study + focus tips this post was inspired by a blog post I wrote for my uni - I will be happy to share the link at a later date! The global pandemic has seen as all change our ways of working and studying as we spend more time at home. I was on placement [...]
Tag: mentalhealth
A CHANGE OF BLOG
you may have noticed a few more #LizzieReads posts have been published recently. and I will admit there are even MORE coming your way! the fact is that I ADORE reading. And, I can't believe I hadn't made use of goodreads, a platform for rating, reviewing and keeping track of books you have read. I [...]
LIZZIE READS…CONVERSATIONS WITH FRIENDS
Conversations with Friends - Sally Rooney #LizzieReads Sally Rooney’s debut novel. I consumed this book in a matter of days, as I did Normal People, immersed by her writing style which I know can irritate some readers due to its lack of punctuation on speech. The idea is that the reader interprets what is being said [...]
LIZZIE READS…ELEANOR OLIPHANT IS COMPLETELY FINE
i managed to read 'Elinor Oliphant is completely fine' in summer 2020 as part of wanting to read as much as i could cram in before starting my final year of uni. i started reading this based on the recommendation of various youtubers i watch and very seeing it on various instagram posts - including [...]
PODCASTS YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO
podcasts have become increasingly popular over the past few years, particularly over the course of the pandemic as we have a little bit more time for ourselves. i have become an avid fan of listening to them, whether that be whilst i'm getting ready, doing housework, light uni study or even when on a run. [...]
MY ‘YEAR OF YES’
A VISIT TO…VIRGINIA WATER
2020 – MID-YEAR REFLECTION
a plump faced me from the archives (: Today is the 1st of July, which means we have passed the half way point of 2020. What?! I think we can all agree 1. where has the time gone - again?! 2. it's been a very weird one so far. Many of us probably had plans [...]
REVIEW – FEATHER AND DOWN LOTION + SPRAY
I've tried to find various reviews on the Feather&Down Sweet Dreams pillow spray and body lotion, but haven't been successful, so I thought I would create my own. I managed to get these both in a duo pack after Christmas for about £4. I don't believe they sell the body lotion on its own, however [...]
THINGS TO DO WHEN QUARANTINED!
My original post for this week was meant to cover my Travel Bucketlist and places I've been to - however, due to recent events, I didn't think it would be appropriate! My holiday to Gran Canaria has been cancelled as a result so I'm feeling a little down and am sure others are due to [...]