What an introvert is (and what an introvert isn’t)
When I was younger, I was one of those kids who was scared of everything, but especially people I didn’t know (and don’t even get me started on people dressed in Disney costumes - terrifying). Now I’m all grown up (apparently) I’m pleased to say I’m over this fear and enjoy meeting new people and generally being social. Not going to lie, people dressed up in costumes still aren’t my…
My eating disorder story
An extra Blue Jay post this week because it’s Eating Disorders Awareness Week - something I feel passionately about. The eating disorder charity Beat are focusing on early intervention this year and to support this, the website I work for (Counselling Directory) are running a campaign, Fight the Fear. We chose this name because that’s what you have to do to seek help - fight your own fears. Fight your fear…
Staying motivated with sports and business manager Emily Allen
For the ‘hope‘ section of Blue Jay, I was really keen to interview some inspiring people - after all, hearing other people’s stories gives us all a little hope. I thought about who I could interview, and realised (very quickly) that the people who inspire me the most are my friends. I am lucky enough to be surrounded by friends who are not only hugely inspiring but also real, beautiful,…
Following your own path
It’s my birthday today! I’m 31. t-h-i-r-t-y-o-n-e. I am well and truly ‘in’ my thirties. And you know what? I don’t think I’ve ever been happier. Over the last year, and the last few months in particular, I have felt incredibly calm, content and, well, happy. And I’m pretty sure I know why. I’ve stopped rushing to get ‘where I should be’. I am exactly where I need to be.…
How to eat well (most of the time)
Did you notice that I didn’t call this post ‘how to eat healthy’? There’s a reason for that. No, I don’t have anything against the word healthy, but when it comes to food, I think “eating healthy” can be a surprisingly loaded term. What does it mean? Plant-based? Vegan? Clean? No carbs? All the carbs….? What one person considers ‘healthy’, another might consider lunacy. I propose instead that when it comes…
How self-love transforms relationships
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! Whether you love it or hate it, today brings love into focus, and for today’s blog I want to talk a little about self-love and how it affects relationships. We’ve all heard the saying ‘you have to love yourself before anyone else can love you’, and you know what? It’s true. Before I met my current partner Dan, I had been single for a year. My…
A Sunday night routine for a productive week
Since Christmas I’ve developed a Sunday night routine, without even really consciously thinking about it. What I mean by that is I didn’t sit down and say to myself “Come on Kat, sort your Sunday night routine out”, because - well it’s Sunday. Day of rest and all that. I’d never really given it much thought. And yet, somehow, I’ve found myself making some pretty good habits that help me feel calm and…
Creating a balanced exercise routine
There is a lot of information out there about exercise - a little too much in my opinion. I don’t know about you, but I find it pretty hard sifting through the masses of articles online talking about what the ‘right’ exercise routine is. So I stick to the three S’s. Sweat. Strengthen. Stretch. Like most things, when it comes to fitness, I think it should be all about balance.…
Finding your ‘why’
When it comes to our careers I think one of the most important things we have to ask ourselves is ‘why?’. Why have you chosen this path? What’s the purpose behind it? What drives you? After studying media writing at uni I wanted to be a music journalist. I reviewed gigs and interviewed bands, but after a while, I decided it was just too competitive a market and not for me.…
The joy of food
I love food. Going out for meals is one of my favourite things to do and I’m pretty sure chocolate literally soothes my soul. But do you know what I love more than food? I love loving food. I love that I can go to Byron, eat a burger and shake and not feel a shred of guilt. It wasn’t always that way. I’ve already mentioned this (and I promise…