Imposter syndrome 101 for the awkward and apologetic. A blog series from Lucy Nichol
A letter to my 16 year old self…
I recently read a piece in Happiful magazine where Denise Welch wrote a letter to her 16 year old self. That had to be an interesting exercise, Denise certainly thought so. So, here's my letter to me, aged 16, from me, aged 40. Dear Lucy, You probably won't believe this right now, as you sit … Continue reading A letter to my 16 year old self…
A step by step guide to the beer fear
(in a nostalgic setting...because...why not) It's 2001. You're off on a night out. You've slipped your cheap heels on, the fake tan is positively glowing and your handbag's packed with Marlboro menthols (cos you want to smoke the night away but you're hoping for a cheeky snog). You're all set - and so is your … Continue reading A step by step guide to the beer fear
Anxiety – it aint what you think it’s the way that you think it
You rock up to your new therapist's office, settle into your new regular perch for weekly outpourings of angst and believe that this time, THIS TIME, you'll kick anxiety's butt once and for all... Then your therapist says... "We're not going to try to get rid of your anxiety completely...that's a tall order" What!? "You'll … Continue reading Anxiety – it aint what you think it’s the way that you think it
Feeling tense? Flock to the birds for mindful moments.
Birdwatching. I often joke that hubby and I are like the modern day equivalents of Malcolm and Brenda. If you're lucky enough to be younger than me you might not remember them, but I loved watching a bit of Watching on ITV in the 80s. True, my other half, Chris, and I don't have the … Continue reading Feeling tense? Flock to the birds for mindful moments.
Social scaredy-cat
It's like I've gone full circle. As a child, I was the little girl that said nothing in class. As a teen, I said nothing in the pub. Until I found Diamond White and Lambrini that is, but I wouldn't recommend those as social aids. In my early 20s I wouldn't miss the chance to … Continue reading Social scaredy-cat
Publication week, anxiety and media love
It's been a strange few weeks. I've been off with the worst bout of anxiety that has afflicted my tired brain in almost two decades. I've probably been far more sociable in a virtual sense - but given I've been off work, missed the pub quiz (again), missed my other half performing in Sunday for … Continue reading Publication week, anxiety and media love
5 ways I’m going to use mindfulness to improve my Christmas
This is my latest Metro UK piece - and very apt given how absolutely worn out I am right now after a challenging week! So I was pleasantly reminded of this advice that I wrote a few weeks back for Metro's Christmas lifestyle blogs. It involves wintry walks, mindful eating and the obligatory scented candle. … Continue reading 5 ways I’m going to use mindfulness to improve my Christmas
A series of unfortunate stereotypes – the book!
Hello lovely people! So I'm massively excited today to share my new book cover and links to pre order A series of unfortunate stereotypes - Naming and Shaming Mental Health Stigmas. Of course I don't name and shame people (just Piers Morgan and Katie Hopkins - but they don't count) but I do discuss the … Continue reading A series of unfortunate stereotypes – the book!
Review: How to be a Woman, by Caitlin Moran
Eeeehh I'm late to this one! As per. Caitlin Moran, blowing the power of the princess out of the water and leaving it firmly agitating the heads of those who would rather 'be' than 'do'. What a book. Although, I still stand by one princess. She-ra. She had it going on. As someone who grew … Continue reading Review: How to be a Woman, by Caitlin Moran
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