Anyone else finding life in lockdown getting harder the further it goes on? A few of the things I found that helped me stay positive in the beginning of lockdown were having a routine/structure to my day. Thing like getting up and doing a workout first thing made a big impact to my positive attitude, however the past 2 weeks I’ve barely done anything active besides going on a walk and I’ve seen the impact it’s had on my attitude, and so have my family! Baking has been an activity in my household too keep ourselves busy, sometimes a success, other times not! A bad habit of mine has made a way into my day to day life, online shopping… my postman is probably sick of us because I can guarantee you, I have a new parcel every week probably even two to be honest with you! I know it’s bad but ordering new clothes, shoes, accessories, anything it makes me feel better, you may think it’s an excuse but I say it’s the truth lol.

So, what a better week to talk about life in lockdown other than mental health awareness week? I think before lockdown in the UK was announced everyone was aware of the consequences it would have on everybody’s mental health and possible physical. Whether you suffer from a mental illness or not, everyone has their demons, I’ve suffered myself from mental health issues and I know many others too! It shouldn’t be frowned upon to talk about because talking can make you feel 100 times better.

In the beginning of lockdown I was very positive, purely because I knew the situation couldn’t be changed and took it as a way to take a break for myself from everyday life. However, going to the shops made my anxiety flare up like crazy, I hated it and was conscious of everyone around me. Funnily enough, I went back after a couple of weeks and realised it had gotten better and people were taking social distancing a lot more seriously which made me feel way more at ease. Unlike this situation becoming easier to deal with my attitude and motivation has done the opposite, I have very little motivation to do anything, the majority of the week I’d rather sleep and eat than workout and be productive. This is just my reality at the moment and I really hope it reassures those who cannot go back to work or do anything else but stay at home, hopefully, there’s people other than myself who are feeling like this too! On a positive note, yesterday and today have been productive and proactive, I am in a much better mood it’s just getting that motivation to get out of bed. Also, has anyone else’s sleeping patterns really fucked up??? Although I look forward to returning to work, I also am dreading my alarms going off at 6am! Something I find useful for a productive, positive day is to make a list the night before of what you would like to complete the next day. Then set an alarm so you are ready to get up and on with your day, proof, I was up at 7:30 today and never felt better! What do you recommend to help keep positive whilst living in lockdown??

Let’s give you the low-down; I’m 19, living in a small town but waiting for an opportunity to be let loose in the bustling city lifestyle. I have an awesome group of friends, who luckily love to boogie as much as myself, whether that be a club, festival or a quiet bar, we will find a way! I’m 5ft 10inches so I’m the known as the “lanky” one in the girl gang. However, I’ve learnt to love my long limbs and still rock wearing heels even if It makes me a couple of feet taller than everyone else. I live at home with my mum, dad, older sister and my beloved dog Toby; if you follow my Instagram you’ll see I like to fill your feed with his handsome charm and good looks.

This blog has been a long time coming for me but, I finally plucked up the courage and stopped giving a damn about what everyone else has to say. As those who are close to me will know, I could talk for Britain. I originally made this blog with intentions of posts on fashion, whether that’s new trends and my opinions on them or the brands I am loving and possibly some outfit inspiration here and there. I fully intend on making these kind of blog posts as fashion has always had a place in my heart, there’s nothing more I’d want, than to share my love for it with everyone else. Although, creating blogs to give you an insight on my life and day to day obsessions is most definitely an idea I have in mind!

I find blogs therapeutic to read and gives me time to chill out from all the pressure of daily life for just a moment, and I inspire for my blog to do just that. I hope I haven’t bored you to sleep just yet and you’re still intrigued as what I have instore to come but, I tend to blabber on when I’m nervous and creating the first post for my blog does just that! So this post may be quite rough round the edges although, I can gurantee it gets better.