Ellie Parky

20 Self-Care Tips for 2020 The term "self-care" has been thrown around a lot in the last year or so and I, for one, am HERE for it. However, it can be a little confusing as to what it actually means as it can so easily be confused with just being 'selfish' - which it really is not. The google definition claims it to be:  "the practice of taking an active role in protecting one's own well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress" Which sums up the most important factor being looking after ones own health, emotional and physical well-being and just overall general happiness. It is looking after yourself in any ways that suit you - regardless of how this may look to others - and I think this is where the lines become blurred and people can confuse it for selfishness.  Self-Care is whatever you want it to be! It is different for everyone, and therefore looks different to everyone. Which is the magic of it, r...

♡ "You are so sensitive" ♡ Do you find the word "sensitive" is thrown around alot, and mostly holding a negative meaning?  The Oxford Dictionary definition is: "having or displaying a quick and delicate appreciation of others' feelings" Meaning that somebody who is sensitive is thoughtful towards others and their feelings.  Which, I don't feel is a particularly negative trait to have. So how has it come to be used in a negative way to describe a person? 'Oh you're just being sensitive' 'It's a joke... don't be so sensitive' We have come to be so conditioned to be super tough, super hard and to have no emotions in particular situations. This then means that some of us are made to feel silly when we do take slight offence or are sensitive to comments or react differently to how other's believe we should. I have ALWAYS been SUPER sensitive. I can't help it. I like to think I am a kind and car...

Hey there 2020 Friends... It has been a while! And by a while.... I realise it has been a LONG time. Life got hectic, crazy and slightly rude at times but I want to channel some energy back into this as I really miss writing & I feel like I have a lot to say right now. I am going to put a new spin on this blog and talk about topics that I feel are of importance and hopefully touch on some topics that will help some people, too. If there is anything you would like to see from my blog - please let me know Love always, EP xo