The Mental Elf

I’m sorry for being selfish — but right now that’s exactly what I need to be

I’m sorry I come across right now as being very self-focused. The thing is, it’s because I am.

Parents — do you get offended when pet owners call their pets their ‘children’?

Fundamentally though, does it harm you — and is it any of your business?

Freelancing means pushing yourself — and taking some risks

“Not drinking? But what are you going to do for fun?”

Whenever I tell people I don’t drink any more, this is inevitably the question that comes up.

‘Awfulizing’, multitasking, and burning the toast

Allowing yourself to be happy

Giving yourself permission to be happy isn’t about complacency. It’s about not missing out on the good things in life.

Thanks, shitty internet troll, for showing me how far I’ve come

Here’s me, not giving a single solitary fuck about your opinion of my appearance — and why that’s pretty fucking important.

The day I broke up with alcohol

Alcohol and I have had a very long relationship. Possibly one of the longest relationships I’ve had in my life.

This is not a love story

Because no love story ever started with “I’m not looking for a relationship”.