Last night I went to a Q & A with the political campaign group Led By Donkeys [Twitter link, they don’t have a website]. They are the people responsible for posting tweets by politicians on billboards, projecting messages onto Buckingham Palace and raking huge embarrassing messages in the sand. This event was organised by D&AD,Continue reading “What I learnt from Led By Donkeys”
Category Archives: Coping strategies
What is “Amish Time” and how can you implement it?
Did you know I’m descended from Mennonites? They are a similar community to the Amish, and live in the USA. Both communities are very religious (on paper if not in practice) and shun modern ways and “sinful” practices, like watching telly or being nice to gays. Who are the Amish? The Amish are stricter thanContinue reading “What is “Amish Time” and how can you implement it?”
How to prioritise everything you need to do
You’ve got a lot on, right? And you don’t know where to start. If you’re a regular reader (hi) you might have seen my posts on using a star chart, upping your star chart game and how a schedule helps you get things done. But even if you do all that, you still need toContinue reading “How to prioritise everything you need to do”
Feeling powerless? Here’s what you can do now
Devasted. Depressed. Scared. Angry. These are the words I’ve been hearing from inside my middle-class, liberal bubble. The “depressed” one was actually my own, which is particularly upsetting, given how hard I’ve worked to overcome my mental health problems recently. (To clarify: I feel depressed right now but I’m not actually depressed). It’s awful toContinue reading “Feeling powerless? Here’s what you can do now”
How to actually help your mental friend
Lots of people claim to care about mental illness, but not everyone can or will do something about it. If you really want to help someone with mental health problems, here’s how. Look for the signs If someone is mentally ill, they will probably do their best to hide it. This is particularly true ifContinue reading “How to actually help your mental friend”
How to be autistic 