When our ideas of happiness can only be achieved through overindulgence, we run the risk of prioritising greed above all else. It often feels as though we desire success over happiness because happiness is much more complex to attain, and even then, happiness is fleeting.
Read MoreWith the union increasingly becoming shaky, exacerbated by the pressures of Brexit and COVID-19, parallel to existing divisions in England between regions, the government and others have proposed all sorts of ideas to solve these issues. But they will only paper over cracks and divisions will only become deeper.
Read MoreThe government is blaming the poor educational outcomes of white working class students on the popularisation of “white privilege” - the government is missing the big picture.
Read MoreI didn’t think I was particularly nostalgic - I’m a fan of looking ahead and moving forwards, to see what life hurls at me next. But then I clocked that I’m following a range of 90s/2000s nostalgia accounts on my social media accounts and realised that, yes, of course I’m nostalgic.
Read MoreHere we are again with yet another article covering the disparities in society between disabled and non-disabled people. And this time it’s all about sex. I decided to explore this very real ‘issue’ through the lens of the disabled people who ‘suffer’ every day.
Read MoreI understand none of us want to be reminded of 2020 but with 2022 creeping up on us thick and fast, a light-hearted recap of some of the craziest Covid conspiracies can’t hurt…
Read MoreBut what standouts the most to me is the joy of every family holiday I’ve spent in the UK with my family. I’ve not been abroad in years, and I don’t feel like I’m missing out.
Read MoreMarketing wizards scaled the scope of the popularity of various entertainment mixes and gave life to it as a part of their marketing campaign. More often than not we see catchphrases, quotes and references from viral content assimilated into various campaigns.
Read MoreCancel culture’ is routinely applied to celebrities convicted of sex offences, especially those involving children – like Ian Watkins, Mark Salling (Noah Puckerman in Glee) and Gary Glitter. The same cannot be said for former bank robber Gregory David Roberts (author of Shantaram) and Jordan Belfort, who became a celebrity because of his white-collar crimes, and arguably achieved superstar status after being portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in The Wolf of Wall Street.
Read MoreMaking eye contact in the rear-view mirror, questioning your whereabouts, and displaying physical vulnerability sitting corpse-like in the back of a car are all signs that should trigger alarm bells in a driver’s head.
Read MoreThose first few weeks were strange and eerie but we had the most incredible spring. The air was clear, the birds sounded so loud.
Read MoreAfter a year of facemasks, hand sanitiser and the 2-metre rule, it’s no wonder 41% of women invested in a new sex toy during lockdown. Whether you’re looking for a new buzzy thing, sucky thing or something for you and your partner, there’s a sex toy just for you. And who better to tell you about it than your favourite influencer?
Read MoreAre CAFCASS sufficiently trained, involved in the child’s life long enough, or open to the possibility that the parent may know their child best? Are they there for the child as an individual or following a scripted checklist where parental alienation is the answer to everything?
Read MoreWhenever I think about what I want for my kids, after the obvious things like good health and happiness, it’s that they have a best friend. I mean, a proper best friend.
Read MoreBut how exactly, beyond the frequently discussed exam losses and bubble-induced isolation periods, will Britain’s school kids have been affected by the rona? And why exactly, will this issue have disproportionately affected children from disadvantaged backgrounds?
Read MoreMore balanced accounts, looking at the lives of the victims and the wider impact of these crimes, gives a realistic view of serial killers and is less likely to glorify them.
Read MoreIt’s no big secret that the fashion industry is rife with copycats and stealing ideas. In fact, it actually thrives on it, with mimicry of big label designers and haute couture often being the foundations of success for high street brands.
Read MoreIn short, unparliamentary language is useful for allowing debates to simply not descend into a shit hurling contest, but since the age of spin and the rise of ‘alternative news’ Johnson and his unscrupulous colleagues have been able to lie and cheat with impunity. Butler’s actions do not threaten the nature of parliament, however they do set a worrying precedent. If those in opposition are increasingly unable to correctly hold the government to account, then what good is a chamber of debate.
Read MoreLet’s head back to a week prior. It’s Wednesday, 9 am, and as per usual I’m sat cross-legged in my bed in the virtual waiting room, waiting for my therapist to turn up. 5 minutes pass: hmm, she must be running late. 15 minutes: this is strange. 30 minutes: oh god, what if she’s dead? Do I call the police?
Read More“Is your hair real”? That question could stop me dead in my tracks.
Like people had a right to ask me such a personal question.
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