Ask yourself. What are the things you did this week that gave you joy? What are the ones that helped you with your goals? And which ones were a total waste of time?

There is study upon study that attests to the idea that one project, however small it may seem, can be enough to provide the structure that enables life’s extras to fall into place.

Psychiatric reports do however reveal that listing your concerns and estimating the likelihood of them occurring is a useful tool for lowering anxiety levels.

It helps us to kiss goodbye to the inhibiting perfectionist many of us possess - blurting out random thoughts may seem sloppy but it helps with our flow and helps us to develop a stronger sense of voice.

Pick up your phone and record 5 ways you can show love to yourself this week and see which route works for you!

Try to remember that sadness, just like happiness, is completely subjective. There will always be somebody ‘happier’ than you, and always somebody ‘sadder’ than you, and these games of comparison do not invalidate how you feel.

Whilst it may seem that a perfect week is something that occurs organically, through time blocking and goal-setting you can allow yourself to realise which parts of the week require further focus on wellbeing.

There is a great tendency during these testing times to live in the future, planning for a life beyond covid. With end dates uncertain, and anxieties high, it is crucial to embrace the here and now. 🙌

Being humble is great. You won’t offend anyone, and you will coast through life quite comfortably. You know what’s also great? Recognising and owning your strengths.