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10 Tips for Coping with Anxiety

10 Tips for Coping with Anxiety

Imagine all the past versions of yourself standing in-front of you. Remind yourself of all the painful experiences that you didn’t think you would get through, until you did. You are not the anxiety you’re experiencing.
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Positivity Hack: Start This if Nothing Else

Positivity Hack: Start This if Nothing Else

The littlest progress can often go unnoticed when it seems so frustratingly small at the time. We might know deep down that pain doesn’t last and that struggles are only temporary, but having a tangible reminder will ensure you really start to believe it.
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8 Things to Expect After a Cross Facial Nerve Graft

8 Things to Expect After a Cross Facial Nerve Graft

Below are 8 little things to expect after a cross facial nerve graft/facial reanimation surgery. This surgery is super niche, and I believe I was the first in the UK to have...
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Another Tick to the Surgery Bucket List

Another Tick to the Surgery Bucket List

Brain surgery? Tick. Corrective eye surgery? Tick. Facial reanimation surgery? Tick. I realise I shouldn't actually joke about a surgery bucket list because I do sincerely hope these are going to...
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24 Hours Away From Facial Reanimation Surgery

24 Hours Away From Facial Reanimation Surgery

I felt like I should write a post 24 hours before facial reanimation surgery, given that I also wrote one right before brain surgery. Reading that post back, throughout this...
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Positivity Hack: Two Little Words...

Positivity Hack: Two Little Words...

From time to time, I'll be sharing short positivity hacks and something to help get you through the days ahead. This week is about adopting two little words whenever you...
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Mental Health Fix: Blogging for MYNDUP

Mental Health Fix: Blogging for MYNDUP

I've recently started blogging for MYNDUP, which is an amazing 1-2-1 video service offering therapy, counselling, life and career coaching. The platform was founded by Joel, after his own mental health battle, and I felt...
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The Science Behind Positive Statements (and How You Can Still Benefit Without Repeating Them In Front of a Mirror!)

The Science Behind Positive Statements (and How You Can Still Benefit Without Repeating Them In Front of a Mirror!)

We’re led to believe more than ever lately that positive statements and affirmations can really change our realities. Whilst it’s true that positive thinking, and optimism in general, is linked...
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Inspiring You to Dream, Do, Breathe and Trust: The Four Elements Behind BITB

Inspiring You to Dream, Do, Breathe and Trust: The Four Elements Behind BITB

Not that long ago I was thinking about what I really wanted BITB to stand for. The message has always been to encourage a positive mindset through any hardship or...
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The Inspiration Behind the Harriet Unity Range and Feeling Fearless in the Face of Adversity

The Inspiration Behind the Harriet Unity Range and Feeling Fearless in the Face of Adversity

I wanted to write a little post that explains the new 'Harriet Unity' necklace range because the story behind them is so meaningful to me. As most people know, I started BITB as...
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Facial Reanimation Surgery: Take the Risk or Lose the Chance

Facial Reanimation Surgery: Take the Risk or Lose the Chance

Towards the end of September, I’ll be undergoing an 8-12 hour facial reanimation surgery with the hopes of being able to smile fully again. A few weeks ago, I had...
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If You Can [Walk], You Must [Walk]

If You Can [Walk], You Must [Walk]

THIRD TIME LUCKY It’s my second week back in London (for the third time!) and I’m honestly having the best time. I won’t lie, I thought my days of walking,...
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