There are few better ways to escape reality than within the pages of a book.
Words truly can transport us to other worlds, or at least, distract us from our own for a little while.
Whether you’re feeling stressed by the news, wanting to escape online work for a few hours or just looking for some new reads, I’ve compiled a list of YA reads, classics, literary fiction (and more!) to help you escape during lockdown.
It’s certainly true that whilst social media can be extremely positive (it connects us after all!), it can also be inherently negative when overused or abused.
So, today I wanted to talk about some of the strategies I’m putting in place to protect my mental health on social media.
For as long as I can remember, I have used books not only as form of escape, but also as a way to release stress.
Books have always been my passion, but they are an effective form of self-care (one of the best!), whether you are an avid reader or not.
Writing a book is a rewarding experience but creative work takes both time and energy.
It’s important to ensure you have solid self-care practises in place for your mental health. Before you sit down to the page, set some boundaries in place to ensure you finish in one (metaphorical) piece. This means creating practises that will protect your mental health and help you to avoid burnout.
In honour of May- Mental Health Awareness Month, I wanted to write about a topic that is very close to me and that is definitely not talked about enough: Mental Health in YA fiction. Of course, this applies to any…
