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Apps for Self Care

When I got my new phone I got to take some time to go through the apps I’d previously downloaded, and pick which ones I use most and should get on my new phone. One of the main things I focused on was which apps helped me to lead a better life, and to look…
Tea Time

You always seem to see ‘have some tea’ on those lists for self care, but do you actually know which tea you should be having? There’s so many different types of tea and they all have different benefits for you. If you’re feeling tired then black tea can perk you up, if you’re feeling anxious lemon…
So Little Time

src=”https://www.uptownoracle.com/755/2018/04/So-Little-Time.jpg” alt=”” We’ve all thought it I’m sure. ‘I don’t have time’ is such a common thought and phrase but is it because we truly don’t have time? Or is it because we don’t optimise for the time we do have? Log your time If you want to see how much ‘free time’…
Why is a Placement Year Important?

If you’re not sure what a placement year is, it is where you take out a year between your 2nd year and final year to work. Many different universities now offer 4 year undergraduate degrees including a placement year across a number of courses. At Newcastle University (which is where I go) most of the…
Sorry, Not Sorry

Apologising too much is often ingrained into our personalities, as much as any other common phrase is. Saying sorry is like a bad habit that you can’t quite seem to shake. I am guilty of this as I apologise a lot… but I’m not actually sorry about it. So why am I saying it? Most…
Change Your Money Mindset

For some reason, my social accounts are always pushing me articles all about money. Whether it’s the next big app that’s going to help me save X amount in 6 months, or the classic ‘Millennial buy too many avocado’s to buy housing’ article I’ve probably seen it while on my daily scroll. There’s always those…
Tips to De-Clutter

It’s the most cleanliness time of year. Spring cleaning is upon us and therefore it’s time to de-clutter your home and also de-clutter your mind. Imperfection is your friend Perfectionism can make us feel like we need to declutter the entire house in an afternoon and have it look like a magazine spread at the…
Bitch

This year I have decided that I’m not going to hear the word Bitch in a negative way. There’s always been the problem that if a woman isn’t being agreeable, sensitive and quiet that they’re a bitch. We’re shown this in TV, film, books and all over the media. As soon as celebrities speak out about…
Making your House a Home

Feeling comfortable and at ease in your house is something that comes easily to some. For other’s it often takes a bit more time and also a bit more energy and decoration of the interior. Here’s some basic pointers to create a homely feel for a healthier, happier space and life. Look through a new…