Tag Archive: Stress
February 22, 2016 - Written by: Yazmin Joy
I know you’ve been there. Someone rubbed you up the wrong way. Grated on you. Metaphorically, kicked you in the nuts. Said something hurtful. Crushed your foot with their elephant feet on the Tube. You went to the fridge and you were out of humous. It was the only thing you were looking forward to, dammit! You’re mad. Outraged. Tears are welling.... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement Yazmin Joy
November 4, 2015 - Written by: Poppy Gillian
Being a Scorpio I can hold a grudge for a long time and it can be incredibly draining. I could quite easily not talk to someone for the rest of my life if they really upset me. Unfortunately grudge-bearing is not compatible with working with teenagers. Teenagers can be frustrating, exasperating and extremely rude for no apparent reason. As much... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement Poppy Gillian
October 23, 2015 - Written by: Shiraz Engineer
I had a shit day this week. One of those days where everything piles on top of you. First, my mother called me at 7am from Karachi. She had to go last-minute because my sweet, mischievous, intelligent and beautiful granny passed away a few days ago, something I am still dealing with. Although it was lovely hearing my mum’s voice,... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: From the Heart Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement
October 6, 2015 - Written by: Katie Fanthorpe
When I think of my personal journey with anxiety, I like to think of a sealed jar with a few holes in the lid. As I have gotten older, and more aware of the dangers of life, more holes have appeared. As long as I have kept the majority of my anxiety within this jar, tightly controlled, it has felt... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Katie Fanthorpe Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement Wise up!
July 15, 2015 - Written by: Patricia Obaro Odje
This year I have seen A LOT of changes to the people in my life, my career and my home. Although the idea of new beginnings can be an exciting thing, I have often felt a little bit scared too. I got used to putting on an enthusiastic facial expression to almost blank out something that was getting me down (because let’s... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: From the Heart
May 13, 2015 - Written by: Patricia Obaro Odje
So we are heading right to the middle of Spring and the exam/deadline season is about to start (if some have not started already!) So you have got your notes ready… and your summer bucket list of things to do… but have you prepared your MIND? Yes your mind. For a lot of you these exams/deadlines are a final hurdle,... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Careers Patricia Obaro Odje Wise up!
April 15, 2015 - Written by: Shiraz Engineer
Sitting in a pretty teashop in Camden on a rainy Sunday morning sounds like a lot of people’s idea of a cosy way to spend part of your weekend. And on this particular occasion, it was made even more delightful with the company of Pavan Amara (or Pav for short), founder of the My Body Back Project. My Body Back... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: EXCLUSIVE: Interview From the Heart Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement
January 19, 2015 - Written by: Yazmin Joy
Last week I made a series of cock ups I’d like to get off my chest. Monday: Cock up 1 Some of you may have already noticed this total tits-arse-wanker balls up on my Twitter feed or Facebook page, and if you did, thank you for not pointing it out to me. I really appreciate it. I kicked off 2015 by... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement Wise up! Yazmin Joy
March 24, 2014 - Written by: Yazmin Joy
Someone told me the other day that there was a shortage of red paint in hardware stores in the city because girls were painting the soles of their heels red to make them look like Christian Louboutins. People can fake a lot of things in life. Orgasims, a tan, designer clothes…
Categories: From the Heart Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement Yazmin Joy
January 27, 2014 - Written by: Yazmin Joy
The other day I was annoyed. Really fucking annoyed! 6pm on a Tuesday night waiting for the tube on the crowded platform. Sweaty, dirty, fed-up, frustrated, stressed, cramped in a confined space… I couldn’t even read properly coz someone’s armpit was in my face! There are times when I must ask myself: WHAT IS MY LIFE?!?! This was one of... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: a little piece of joy Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement Yazmin Joy