The Lovely Being

Category: Lifestyle

5 Ways to be More Productive.

Here are 5 ways to be more productive. (Coming from someone who struggles with productivity). Being productive is not something that comes naturally to me. Sure I have days where I get a ton of stuff done but it's never planned and it's always me putting off a more important task(s). So I've compiled my 5 favourite tips that help me be more productive and hopefully, they help you too. 1. Write your list and stick to it! I am a classic example...

Why you shouldn’t have a New Year’s resolution in 2024.

Why you shouldn't have a New Year's resolution in 2024. New year new beginnings. That's what we all think right? This year I'll be a new person. I'm going to change my life and this time I'm going to stick to it. Sometimes it works... Most of the time it doesn't. That's my experience anyway. However for the last few years instead of setting a New Year's resolution I set four goals for the new year. Achievable goals that I can accomplish. For...

I have Vaginismus and Vulvodynia.

Disclaimer: I am not a doctor and this post is purely educational. If you’re experiencing some of these symptoms please reach out to a doctor for help. I was 19 when I was diagnosed with Vaginismus and a few months later I was told I also have Vulvodynia. It was so confusing and I couldn’t help but wonder why I had this and what had caused it. I kept thinking I’m healthy and young why did my body do this to me?  What makes those...

Why I See A Psychologist.

I first saw a psychologist when I was 15. My anxiety was the worst it had ever been. I was having anxiety attacks very few days and sometimes multiple times a day. I never really left the house. When I did thoughts about other people thinking or laughing at me consumed my mind. My psychologist gave me really helpful tools to manage my anxiety. Like how to be more mindful and aware of my emotions and what causes them. I thought I was doing okay....

I’m A Sensitive Being, And That’s Okay!

I’ve always been sensitive. Ever since I was little small things would upset me. But growing up I was shamed for being sensitive. In Primary school, while caving on a camp I fell and get upset. Afterwards, my teacher said I cried too much and shouldn't cry in front of my parents. I was shocked. I’m still shocked. At only 8 years old and already being taught that crying wasn't okay. From a young age, I was taught it wasn’t good to be...