He just loves to feature on the ‘gram 🐶 Isn’t it so lovely to have some bright and sunny mornings, apposed to those drizzly ones! 
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It’s monday again and boy was my weekend a mixed one. Rhodie had a walk and a groom on Saturday. We also spent a solid 3 hours on sorting out our number plates being stolen! Not what we wanted to be doing. Sunday we managed to get our wardrobes delivered and I am over the moon to finally have hanging space and some organisation going on upstairs. But that didn’t come without its troubles, including ripping two thirds of my nail off whilst trying to lift a heavy box. I’m now unable to finish any of the building and unfortunately that falls down to my husband 🙈
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How was your weekend? As eventful as mine turned out to be? 
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Evening in with my boys 🥰 Takeaway on order, fl Evening in with my boys 🥰 Takeaway on order, fluffy blanket layers and candles on. I do love a Friday night ✨How are you kicking off the weekend?
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We have too many styling pieces for the little sur We have too many styling pieces for the little surfaces we currently have 😂🙈 This is one of the very first purchases we made for the new house - a gorgeous industrial shelving unit. It works soooo well with our already bought living room furniture and will look amazing once we paint 🙌🏻 Do you think that’s my favourite saying, because that’s all I keep saying 😂 Done with these bland white walls! 
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The same but different 🏡 Still trying to find p The same but different 🏡 Still trying to find places for everything. It’s just a heck of a lot of shuffling when moving isn’t it🌿 

Still very much in love with our rustic dining table from next as we were when we bought it a couple of years ago! And thankfully we managed to get 4 more matching chairs 2 years later, since we no longer have our booth! Perfectly compliments our new kitchen diner! I keep saying it, but we just need colour now! 
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No transformation Tuesday here this week, but hope No transformation Tuesday here this week, but hopefully next!🤞 We still have a 5 day wait until our wardrobes are delivered and that’s our biggest set back at the mo. Both bedroom 2 & 3 are full of clothes and unpacked boxes 📦 As daft as it may sound, getting these new wardrobes should be a real relief and the turning point for our upstairs! 
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Aside from that, we still have lots of pieces to shop for our lounge and bedroom! If only that’s what I could do all day rather than work, ay! Where’s your favourite place to shop furniture? I’d love to hear your recommendations 🙌🏻
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It’s a good morning Monday from me 🌊 The beau It’s a good morning Monday from me 🌊 The beautiful Sunday sunshine certainly made up for the drizzle we had on Saturday. We soaked up the sunshine and of course the sea breeze, trying to get out of the house, within reason ofcourse. We strolled up and down the seafront several times yesterday and Rhodie was well and truly knackered after. 
I hope you all had a lovely weekend, and a even better week. I myself am so excited for next weekend as it means we finally get our bedroom furniture, including the hotly anticipated wardrobes 🙌🏻
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Transformation Tuesday #2 in our new home 🌿 The Transformation Tuesday #2 in our new home 🌿 The garden! 
Thankfully we managed to get it done pretty quickly much to our delight. Having a puppy and 20 odd patio slabs for him to do his business on got pretty tedious pretty quickly! 
Now to start the garden planning - I’m actually looking forward to getting green fingered this spring! 👩‍🌾
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How much coffee is too much coffee for a Monday?☕️ Asking for a friend 🙈 Today we get our garden turfed and boy am I excited to see green outside our patio doors and a patio that isn’t littered with dog poo or wee! 
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Frosty walkies ❄️🧣Brrrr it’s bloody cold Frosty walkies ❄️🧣Brrrr it’s bloody cold out there. Minus 1 on our afternoon walk! But Rhodie LOVED it! Met lots of pooches and very much knackered from tumbling in the frost! 
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WFH Lunch breaks consist of carpet reads and coffe WFH Lunch breaks consist of carpet reads and coffee 📚 Determined to smash my 2021 reading target and where better to start than with The Killer Across the Table. What you starting your 2021 reading with? 
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Charlotte – Nichole

08/11/2018 Lifestyle

The Impacts Of Mental Health On Everyday Travel

Travel, no matter how far or for how long, can negatively affect your mental health.

If you’re a mental health sufferer, you’ll more than understand that uncomfortable feeling. It could be that feeling of uneasiness in large crowds, panic when you’re alone, or, quite simply, the act of travelling from one place to another. Anything can trigger a range of thoughts and feelings and their effects can vary from person to person.

Travelling is something we all do. We travel to work, go shopping, visit family members; we wouldn’t be able to live a fulfilled life if we didn’t. However, for some, this daily task can be one of the most stressful. With so much to consider, it makes sense to feel a little overwhelmed. I’ve teamed up with SLV Global, providers of student work experience placements abroad in psychology and mental health. Together, we’ll open your eyes to the impacts of mental health on travel and how you can overcome it.

For some people, and perhaps you’re one of them, waking up in the morning is a challenge. It might not be because you hate those cold dark mornings or that you’re just not looking forward to the day ahead. It could simply be your commute. Making sure you’re catching the right train, or that you’ll get to your destination on time are just some of the worries you could face. Couple that with the fact that you hate crowded places, and you’re faced with the perfect recipe for disaster.

Understanding people’s needs.

Everyone’s needs differ and it’s important to realise how people are affected. What are some of the difficulties people face each day?

Separation anxiety.

Being away from people you normally spend a lot of time with can be tough. Even though some of us may not travel very far each day, it can be difficult travelling alone. The thought of becoming further and further away from family or friends removes that safety net, making a person feel vulnerable and alone.

Surrounded by strangers.

Some of us can feel overly uncomfortable around strangers, making travelling incredibly difficult. You may not feel safe and secure in public, or there may be a constant fear of someone speaking to you, perhaps talking about a topic you know nothing about.

Delays to your journey.

If there’s a delay, or you miss your transport window, then this can set off that worry and panic even further. A person’s mind can go into overdrive, automatically thinking about the consequences. Your boss might penalise you, you could miss an appointment, or you might not be able to arrive at your destination at all.

Unfamiliar surroundings.

For anyone, being in an unfamiliar place can set us on edge. You don’t know how to get help if something goes wrong, where to go or who to speak to if you have an urgent question. For someone with mental health problems, this particular issue is magnified significantly.

Ill health during travel.

Becoming ill on your daily commute is not only an embarrassing occurrence, especially when you’re alone, but being far away from a comfortable space can be the worst feeling. The worry about becoming ill may even trigger an illness for some sufferers.

Type of travel.

Walking from place to place may be a trigger free zone but replace that with a need to get somewhere quicker using a bus or train, and there can be a higher chance of a negative mental episode. Being forced to travel in a way you’re not used to can be extremely uncomfortable when you don’t know the ropes.

How to cope.

Despite the endless list of impacts, there are also many ways to cope, thankfully! Here are the best steps to take to cope with your mental health on those stressful days.

Plan your journey…then a plan B!

Ensure your journeys are always planned out perfectly. Plan the times you can get a train or bus, or even when you plan to set off from your house every day. If a train is delayed, have a backup plan, or another train you can get on to get you to your destination within plenty of time. It’s important to remember that these things happen every day.

Travel with a friend until you feel comfortable.

Being alone is daunting enough as it is. Wherever you can, plan for a friend or family member to travel with you to ease some of the stress you might face. You’ll be surprised at the calming benefits it has. Failing that, there are a lot of people around to help you, should you begin to feel a little uncomfortable. People can be much more understanding than you think!

Keep yourself busy.

If you know you find journeys stressful, take something with you to divert your attention away from what is happening around you. Keep yourself busy with a good book or download some interesting podcasts to get into until you arrive at your destination.

Want to learn more about mental health?

This post was in collaboration with SLV Global, who organise work placements for students in the mental health and psychology sectors. For more information about what they offer and to get involved, visit their website: www.slv.global.

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