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From Self-Destruct to Self-Love: My Weight Gain and Mental Health Journey - Pockets of Bliss
From Self-Destruct to Self-Love: My Weight Gain and Mental Health Journey
Because mental health matters more than my dress size, but my knees still want a word. "I’ve Gained 1 Stone 8... or 3 Stone, Depending How You Look at It"... Read more...
Tapering off Antidepressants - Pockets of Bliss
Tapering off Antidepressants
Before we dive in, I want to make it clear that this blog is my personal story. I am not a medical professional, and nothing here should be taken as... Read more...
The Hidden Struggles of ADHD - Pockets of Bliss
The Hidden Struggles of ADHD
... A Mother’s Perspective! I definitely get most frustrated about society’s inability to understand neurodiverse people. As a mum of an adult who was diagnosed with ADHD, I feel like... Read more...
I Wrote a Book! (Yes, Really!) - Pockets of Bliss
I Wrote a Book! (Yes, Really!)
And what an experience is was. I put in a forum in facebook about 2 weeks ago, that I had wrote a book about my own mental health struggles, and... Read more...
A Little Reflection on Time and Business - Pockets of Bliss
A Little Reflection on Time and Business
Yesterday, I went to Waterstones, and the first book that caught my eye was one already on my reading list. I felt compelled to buy it, Four Thousand Weeks by... Read more...
New Year, New Updates for Pockets of Bliss: Embracing Change and New Focus - Pockets of Bliss
New Year, New Updates for Pockets of Bliss: Embracing Change and New Focus
January often feels like the longest month of the year. The festive cheer fades, resolutions begin to test our willpower, and small businesses like Pockets of Bliss (POB) face unique... Read more...
Overcoming Christmas Burnout and Hitting the Ground Running for 2025 - Pockets of Bliss
Overcoming Christmas Burnout and Hitting the Ground Running for 2025
Here we are, New Year’s Eve 2024! Am I the only one who feels like the festive season just flew by? The build-up is huge, both personally and for Pockets... Read more...
The Joy of Giving Back and Supporting Small Businesses This Christmas🎄 - Pockets of Bliss
The Joy of Giving Back and Supporting Small Businesses This Christmas🎄
The holiday season is a time for reflection, gratitude, and generosity. It's a season where we can celebrate love and make a positive impact on others. What better way to... Read more...
Making the Most of Black Friday Without Losing Your Small Business Soul - Pockets of Bliss
Making the Most of Black Friday Without Losing Your Small Business Soul
  Picture this: it's late November and the air is crisp. The holiday season is fast approaching, and the excitement of Black Friday is palpable. Once viewed as a day... Read more...
Anxiety-Busting Hacks I Need in My Life - Pockets of Bliss
Anxiety-Busting Hacks I Need in My Life
Anxiety is a common and natural emotion that we all experience, it plays an important role in keeping us alert to potential dangers. Healthy levels of anxiety help us stay... Read more...
Its OK to not be OK! - Pockets of Bliss
Its OK to not be OK!
This morning, I cried. Cried so much my eyes sting, my head hurts, and we're a little lighter on toilet roll. I've been pretty good lately, actually, quite "normal," but... Read more...
Prioritising Wellbeing How to Support Yourself and Others on World Mental Health Day - Pockets of Bliss
Prioritising Wellbeing How to Support Yourself and Others on World Mental Health Day
In May 2023, I hit a self-destruct button, plunging into months of deep depression, anxiety, and panic attacks. I genuinely believed I was doomed to feel that way forever. It’s... Read more...