Portfolio

Here are some of my writing projects! They vary from personal blogs to commissioned articles – and everything in between. If you have any questions or would like to chat about a piece, please feel free to contact me.

Conquering the Art of Procrastination

A commission for Sparta Health.

'It's safe to say we've all mastered the art of procrastination. From doing the washing up to completing - or even starting - a project for work, procrastination has been the answer. Though in the long run, we know it's actually more stressful to do so. So why do we do it?'

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Brain Fog: What It Is and How to Manage It

A commission for Sparta Health.

'Do you feel tired most of the time? Struggle to concentrate? You're probably dealing with brain fog. For many of us, brain fog is part of our daily lives. Usually, you rest up, and it goes away; your thinking returns to normal, you're more sharp and awake. But what happens when it doesn't, and what causes it?'

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Journaling the Worries Away

A commission for Sparta Health.

'When you hear the word journal, you probably think about the diary you had as a teenager. You know, the one you hid under your mattress, confessing all of your angsty thoughts and feelings about school drama.'

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Make the Most out of Your Daily Walk

A commission for Sparta Health.

'Going to the pub or the cinema feels like a distant memory. What was next? The daily walk. You know it well, I'm sure. So well, the novelty has worn off.'

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Period Leave: Snuffing the Stigma or a Regressive Mistake?

A commission for Sparta Health.

'All periods are different, all women are different, and all pain thresholds are different. Whilst some may not suffer at all from their menstruation, others will be in crippling pain.'

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What 2020 Taught Us

A commission for Sparta Health.

'Let's rebrand 2020. It was the year we loved just a little harder, learnt more about who we are, realised what truly matters.'

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Watford businesses again supporting NHS staff during lockdown

Originally published in the Watford Observer.

'Businesses are once again pulling together to support the staff of West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust during the latest national lockdown.'

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The Heart of Salsa in Herts is no Longer Beating

Expressing my anguish for the arts: Spotlight on Salsa Mish

'We are all once again overwhelmed with apprehension, angst and dread. Whilst we have been told it will only be for six weeks, the impact to businesses like Salsa Mish and its founder, Mish Yanni, will last a lifetime.'

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Chris Luff Awarded MBE

A commission for Chris Luff MBE, published in Watford News.

'Chris Luff has an abundance of pride for his local town and community; indeed, a trait which led him to the honourable achievement of an MBE.'

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Societal Pressures Around COVID and How to Focus on Positivity

A commission for Sparta Health.

'We tapped into a more natural way of living, which was rather lovely. Now, though, the societal pressures attached with COVID seem to be far more dangerous. Both to our mental and our physical health.'

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Watford Chamber of Commerce part of Kickstart employment scheme

A commission for the Watford Chamber of Commerce, published in The Watford Observer.

'Young people need a helping hand to kickstart their adult working lives maybe more now than ever. And employers can be hesitant to hire them because they lack expertise.'

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How to Cultivate a Positive Social Media Scroll

A commission for Sparta Health.

'Nobody is expecting you to live off the grid and deactivate all of your social media accounts. But, you should be making social media a more productive, positive place for yourself.'

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Single Review: The Rosadocs - Run Away Instead

A commission for Only a Northern One.

'The build is gradual, yet subtly intoxicating. It hits at just the right moment, emphasising the brilliance of the song, and compelling you to listen to it on repeat. '

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Exercise Because You Love Your Body, Not Because You Hate It

A commission for Sparta Health.

'We aren't born with insecurities about our physique. Self-loathing is taught.'

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Graduating From My Kitchen

A commission for Sparta Health.

'I never knew that my last lecture was my last lecture. I packed up my flat in an afternoon, handed in my keys, and left the city I called home for three wonderful years in the blink of an eye.'

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Single Review: Mali Hayes - Save Ourselves

A commission for Only A Northern One.

'She is undoubtedly the right vehicle to discuss such significant issues; with a song as enchanting as this one, it's hard to ignore the message behind it.'

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The Bare Necessities: Without The Arts, We Won't Survive

A blog expressing my anguish for the arts.

'Recently, the arts have taken a massive hit; not only in terms of revenue and job availability but in terms of respect.'

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Leadership Strategies to Improve Mental Health in the Workplace

A commission for Sparta Health.

'The key is to allow yourself to be vulnerable, communicative, and positive. Like a ripple in the water, your employees will follow your lead.'

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What’s Your Problem, My Womanhood or My Wages?

A lockdown research project.

'You scroll through your go-to free porn site and see your daughter, brother, or best-friend legs akimbo. Don't panic; this is only hypothetical.'

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Why Gossiping in the Workplace Can Impact Your Mental Health, and How to Deal With Negativity

A commission for Sparta Health.

'It's a no-brainer that negativity leads to negativity. But is gossiping at work actually impactful on our mental health, or is it harmless? '

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Dating Sites: The New Norm For Long-Term Love?

A research project inspired by life in lockdown.

'We are currently amidst a global pandemic, and the only place people can go to find love is the internet. Your next swipe could be your soulmate.'

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Album Review: Marsicans - Ursa Major

A commission for Only A Northern One.

'Impeccably cements their sheer talent and individuality - each track unequivocally captures the sound and soul of the band.'

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How Owning a Dog Boosts Our Wellbeing

A sample article.

'Dogs have some sort of magic ability to brighten your day simply by being their magnificent selves.'

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Single Review: Marsicans - Someone Else's Touch

A commission for Only A Northern One.

'Each element blends effortlessly together to create something poignant and elegant.'

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Single Review: The Courteeners and Blossoms - Please Don't (In Isolation)

A commission for Only A Northern One.

'The harmonies between Fray and Tom Ogden add a whole new layer to the track, with the instrumentation blending seamlessly together.'

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Album Review: Nadine Shah - Kitchen Sink

A commission for Only A Northern One.

'Powerfully encompasses the pressures that society places on Women... She exposes everything and the kitchen sink.'

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Do the advancements in cinematography decrease the impact that music should have in a musical film?

A university project.

'In a stage musical, the set and choreography are designed to support the songs, whereas film musicals are created in such a way that could be seen to deem the songs as the support act and the visual spectacle as the front liner.'

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Diving back in: The Bish Bosh Bash

A blog post for the Bristol Improv Theatre

'It's all about not being scared to look like an idiot on stage, because at the end of the day, that's usually the best thing to do'

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Why do Woyzeck and the Young Woman require a murderous vehicle to achieve their own deaths?

A university project.

'In both plays, disempowerment itself leads to one having to go through an extra stage in the process of death by forcing them to tie up any loose ends before they die, which in both cases is their spouse.'

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