A Wonderful World

                                Mental Health is just as important as physical health. The state of our mind plays a vital role in how we function.  As a human race, our minds are incredibly important. Although their capabilities, structure, and responsibilities are intricate, it's evident through research and understanding that the brain plays a huge role in how we operate. But despite this, caring for our minds through the malfunctions or challenges it may face, still seems to have elements of stigma attached. Although mental health awareness is increasing and improving as the conversation evolves, within our society, it still seems to be the case that caring for our physical health trumps the mental. But with the mind playing such a vital role in determining how we live, it's clear caring for it should require crucial consideration. It's a priority. What are the facts? Around 15% of the world's disea...

                                               'Dealing with Coronavirus Anxiety'   Managing and caring for ones health during a pandemic.  For many, uncertainty and change are huge instigators for an increase in anxiety, so when Coronavirus made its first appearance and immediate change began to occur, many of us started to experience those uncomfortable feelings. Of course, uncertainty and change are going to be present throughout our lives and often they're what makes life so exciting. As difficult as change can be, life would be boring if it wasn't full of peaks and troughs, spontaneity and freedom. Sometimes change is unavoidable, we cannot plan for everything when we cannot see into the future, but some changes can be more daunting than others. The growth and spread of COVID-19 sparked huge changes very suddenly across the globe. A pandemic that's targe...

     'A Wonderful World'. Living happily in a world of chaos.               Hello!  My name is Danielle Saunders. I'm twenty two years old and currently living in Kent. I've started this blog to help others like me. With my fair share of mental battles and mountains to climb, I hope to help remove the unnecessary stigma that still seems to surround mental health. As human beings, just as our bodies are constantly  tested, so are our minds. Particularly during the current pandemic, nothing is for certain. We can only focus on what's now and here in the present, moving forwards through recognising what we can do to prioritise our own and others safety and well-being. It's reassuring to remember we all facing this together.  I will be sharing advice on living freely in a world of chaos. We cannot control everything, in this crazy world we live in we're often faced with change and unknown.  I hope to use this bl...