I don’t do New Years’ Resolutions. Never have, probably never will. They’re almost doomed to fail; their die-hard nature, the miserable time of year, the fact that they often involve a period of restraint and not-very-fun following a period of parties and overeating and what is for many people the biggest night out of the…
Category: Lifestyle
Tips for a Traditional Christmas
I hate tacky, over-the-top Christmas decorations as much as the next person. I hate them with a passion. They seem to be everywhere, with many places adopting the “more is more” attitude. So I’ve made a list of everything I can think of that might help you avoid accidentally turning your home into this horror,…
How To Become A Morning Person When You Are In Fact Not A Morning Person
One day I’ll write a proper rant about how the morning is the best time of day and how I’m always so happy when I get up early – but for now let’s assume that’s a given, and that you’re a night owl (like myself) who wants to start getting up early. Where to start?…
My Diet Tips
Hello friends! I thought I’d touch on diet today. And I mean the “change of diet” type diet, rather than the “going on a diet” type diet. I also want to emphasise that I this is completely based on personal experience and is therefore fully anecdotal. However, it may still be helpful to some, so…
How to Combat Decision Fatigue
We make hundreds of decisions every day, some easy, some less so. What time do you want to wake up? What will you have for breakfast? What will you wear? Will you have coffee at home or on the way to work? There are also some things you don’t think about every day. Do I…
Top Tips for Students // Things I wish I’d Known as an Undergrad
I have been a student for the past eight years, and I’d like to think I’ve learnt a thing or two! This is particularly aimed at undergraduates, although I’m sure it can be applied to many scenarios. Have a read and let me know what you think – whether you agree, or whether there are…
Tips for getting over a hangover
I used to want greasy food when I was hungover. I used to want greasy takeaway food and a day in bed watching trash tv. But I’ve recently found myself responding to hangovers very differently. Some of you might have seen that in my September Resolutions post I said going to more parties was one…
