Chapter 32 📖💕

Hi all,

First, I would like to say I celebrated my 32nd birthday at the weekend with my close friends in an amazing bar in Central London. I had been a few times last year and the vibe is very chilled and fun. A local live band plays as you send song requests to anything you want them to play, topping off with a DJ the last hour before closing time. I’ve reached another year older, and so it’s goodbye 31 and starting a brand new chapter with new goals, keep on pursuing dreams and most importantly, living my life.

This year I have learned a few things:

• Don’t see life as a race – everyone is on their journey and their own path. Take your time and go at your own pace.
• Quality. Not quantity – Value the friends who are there for you always. It makes those moments in life feel more special and meaningful when you have friends who bring out the best in you and bring joy to your life.
• Be self compassionate. In times when you’re feeling down or stressed, always go back to the one thing that you like about yourself. We tend to punish and put pressure on ourselves too much. Let’s try and be more kind to ourselves.
• Talk about your feelings openly and honestly – we are very social beings so talk to the people who matter about anything that is on your mind, no matter how silly or worrying it may sound. It feels really good to talk.
• Learn from experiences – we are all growing and developing and making mistakes is all part of learning. The good things in life don’t come easy. Hard work pays off with the little bit of luck that may come your way.
• Don’t expect too much – some people that walk into your life come and go. If they don’t give back in return what you give them, walk away. Sometimes in life, there’s selfish people out there who will take what they want. Don’t let them affect your life and cause negativity. You were fine before them and definitely fine without them!
• Protect your heart and your head – When you go through a difficult time, there’s periods of vulnerability that can result to making poor decisions, saying the wrong thing or overthinking too much that it can be exhausting for you physically and emotionally. It can cause burnout, stress and anxiety. So practice self care, prioritise your emotions and set healthy boundaries for yourself. It will become easier for you to bounce back and be a much stronger person.

I hope this will help you in some way and for those who are currently going through a difficult time, just remember who you are. Be kind to yourself, stay as positive as you can and most importantly, live your life!

Stay tuned 😊