#GetTheInsideOut

When the Lloyds Bank campaign for Mental Health was released, I was chuffed to bits. Very rarely do you see Mental Health on our television's, unless it's on a programme in which is a secure unit. It's as if we are labelled to be 'mental' (excuse the pun), and we cannot be seen as normal. As if you only have a mental illness if you are placed in a secure unit.

After suffering with mental health for almost 8 years now, I have decided to use my illness both creatively an postively to impact others. I aim to help other suffering individuals feel as if they are able to reach out for help, and break the stigma. I can't do it alone, but this is just the beginning. I shall be participating in MH projects which shall also help me on the road to recovery, starting off with the #GetTheInsideOut campaign. I am more than my illnesses and I am looking forward to see what the future holds.

I have currently posted this on my personal Facebook and Instagram, and doing so is scaryto say the least. It is hard enough to admit you have a mental illness to yourself, let alone to all of your close friends and family, alongside strangers. But using social media and my voice to influence others in coming forward, allowing them to understand that they are still normal and loved is something I have wished to do for quite a while.

It's time to end the romanticized side of mental health, break the stigma and allow ourselves to feel free when discussing our issues.

50 Things That Make Me Happy | Positivity

Today I came across the '50 things that make me happy tag'. All you have to do is simply list 50 things that make you happy - easy! I love writing a list (or ten), especially when it comes to positivity. It's such an easy way to admire the simple things, and have the opportunity to inspire others with what creates happiness for them.

1. Cups of Tea
2. Writing in my journal
3. Listening to music via a record player
4. Blogging
5. Buying a new book
6. The smell of petrol, coffee and old books
7. Prosecco
8. Sunsets
9. Long walks during the Summer
10. Hot showers
11. Peanut Butter
12. Having a tan
13. Completing a book within a week
14. Composing poetry
15. Watching Hollyoaks
16. High School Musical
17. Having good eyebrows
18. Taking photos on a Polaroid camera
19. Exploring new places
20. Walks in the woods
21. Receiving long texts
22. Late night drives
23. Late night walks
24. Having good skin
25. Receiving good feedback on my blog
26. Travelling
27. Creating memories with friends
28. Driving with loud music
29. Dancing
30. Singing in the car with friends
31. Socialising with my friends
32. Meeting new people
33. Singing in the shower
34. Cats
35. Shopping
36. Buying new make-up
37. Listening to Spanish and Portuguese music
38. Hearing others past stories
39. Learning a new language
40. Making others smile
41. Exploring surrounding areas with Stanley
42. Late night, meaningful conversations
43. Being complimented on my eyebrows (every girls dream, right?)
44. Disney films
45. Being complimented on my creative writing
46. Payday (woohoo!!)
47. Having good make-up and hair days
48. Getting meaningful tattoos
49. Reading
50. Smiling

It was actually quite hard to compose this list, as 50 is a large number and I was trying not to repeat myself, although I could add much more to the list! 

I wish for anyone that would like to do this tag to do so. Make sure to tag me so I can see what makes you happy!

Autumn-Blaze

xxx