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With Blue Monday just two days ago, here are some self-care tips to help your mental health as 2026 gets underway. January is often classed as a depressing month. It's cold, dark, and it's the time when everyone returns to work or school after having time off over Christmas. For a lot of people, the first month of a new year can be a struggle. There are lots of things to think about ahead of returning to work, and also lots of things to sort out from Christmas and for the new

2026 is here and I'm sharing some tips on how to kickstart the new year, making the most of what's to come. Last year felt like it whizzed by, and now we're back in January of 2026. Christmas has been and gone, schools have returned for the spring term, and most people have gone back to work. January isn't a popular month for many people. It brings January blues, and can cause a lack of motivation, particularly when it's cold and rainy and dark. However, January is also a tim

Christmas is only a week away, so here are some tips on how to switch off for the holidays and enjoy the festive period. December is probably the most stressful month of the year, leading up to Christmas. There are presents to buy and wrap, food to order, decorations to put up, and on top of that, your normal routines of work and family. It can sometimes get to be too much for some people. And whilst you may think you've got lots of time to sort everything out, Christmas usua

November 17th to 21st is Work in Publishing week, and here are some resources for publishing hopefuls. Work in Publishing week is here, and the national campaign, organised by The Publishers' Association, aims to inform all about the publishing industry. Tips are shared, pathways into publishing are discussed, and information is learnt. As a publishing hopeful, I have developed my knowledge of the publishing industry in the past year. I've attended lots of events, both in per

Following the announcement that Nottingham University is suspending Modern Languages courses, here are several reasons why it's beneficial to learn a new language. I first started learning French when I was four years old. I then started learning Spanish at 11 in high school. I studied both French and Spanish at GCSE level, and wanted to continue both at A-Level. Unfortunately, I was only allowed to study one language in sixth form, which I chose to be Spanish. My sister has

Wednesday, November 5th, is Stress Awareness Day, so here are some tips on how to overcome stress creatively. In our everyday lives, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and stressed. With the world advancing in some respects faster than we once believed, and the threat of international problems rising, it is more common to feel stressed than not to be. That's why I wanted to raise awareness of Stress Awareness Day. On the first Wednesday of November, the International Stress Manage

October is Lupus Awareness Month, and as someone who sees and understands the impact of Lupus, I wanted to raise awareness of the...

Autumn has officially started, and as we near the end of the year, here are some tips on how to be productive in the colder months. We're...

If you're going on holiday during school time, here are some tips to help you prepare for a stress-free holiday. September marks the...

The summer holidays are ending, and the new academic year is upon us, so here are all the ways you can prepare for it to ensure success....

I recently did two weeks' work experience at Penguin Random House, and here are some tips for publishing hopefuls that I learnt whilst at...

The summer heat is here, and we're already halfway through June . Here are some tips on how to have a balanced day, combining work with...

Working in the summer can be a challenge when you're stuck in your office, while the sun is shining and the weather is warm. So, here are...

May 10th is World Lupus Day, and here are some tips on how to navigate working with an autoimmune disease to ensure smarter working and...

Have you ever had to deal with unexpected obstacles, either in your professional or personal life? If so, here are some ways to overcome...

Writing is a personal activity, and sharing your work can be daunting, but there are several benefits to it. As a Creative Writing...

Monday 7th April is World Health Day, so here are some different ways you can ensure you're looking after your mental and physical...

Have you ever suffered from burnout? Has your body told you to rest? Here are some tips on how to overcome burnout. This month has been...

The London Book Fair was last week and whilst it focused on publishing professionals, there was much to learn as a publishing hopeful. I...

The London Book Fair is next week, and it's one of the biggest publishing events in the book trade calendar, so here are some tips on how...