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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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There Will Always Be a Problem

There Will Always Be a Problem

Note to self: There will always be a problem. It’s crazy to think my brain surgery was a whole year ago (and everything is weirdly the same!) The recovery process...
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Brain Tumour Awareness: One Year On

Brain Tumour Awareness: One Year On

One Year On: One year yesterday and I can safely say that most things do improve with time except for a growing brain tumour. I thought I was a hypochondriac...
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So You Made a Bad Decision… Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Regret It

So You Made a Bad Decision… Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Regret It

No matter what I do at the moment, I always seem to be faced with an internal disagreement or regret about a decision I made. A simple walk to the...
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