andrea@headbloom

One of the many breakthroughs I made in my journey to better mental health was finally having the ability to recognise the onset of a depressive episode. It was surprisingly simple and staring me in the face all along, but when you don’t know…

I’ve decided to start a monthly series on musings I have on various mental health topics. It could be anything from an issue that I’m struggling with during that week, through to something new that I’m trying out (like a mindfulness app or a…

“If you could travel back in time, what advice would you give your younger self?” might sound like the kind of question we’d ask someone at a dinner party, but it’s something we should perhaps be asking ourselves too. Research suggests doing so can…

“Ma’am, you have discolouration. Would you like to speak to a dermatologist about this?” These were the words of a beauty therapist as I was trying (in vain) to enjoy a facial a few months ago. To this day, I don’t know what discolouration…

Today, I’m sharing a story that’s deeply personal. It’s one that, until now, only a handful of my closest friends and family know. I’m doing this because this story is what led me on a journey of self-discovery and healing that, four years later,…

During my difficult breakup, I started pinning inspirational quotes on Pinterest every morning as part of my ‘self-care rituals.’ Here’s an assortment of the things that I saved at the time: “The comeback is stronger than the setback.” “What if you simply devoted this…

New to yoga and not sure what to expect? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered with some tips on how to prepare for your first yoga class! Trying any new form of exercise is rather daunting, and yoga is no exception. I can understand…

I don’t say this lightly, but yoga has ‘saved’ me many times. I first dabbled in yoga when I was at university. The student gym had a number of classes on offer and yoga was one of them. I remember feeling quite smug as…

I’ve recently come to the realisation that I’ve always put a lot of pressure on my main line of work. That is, I’ve come to expect that my job should fulfill me completely, should be in line with all of my values, and should…

“I feel like I’ve spent my life running and I want to learn how to stand still and be happy where I am…” Chasing happiness  Somehow, somewhere along the way, I learnt that the key to happiness was to keep on moving. Anything that…