My Goals for 2017

Hey kiddiwinks...

Yes I know that January had long gone but I want to share my 2017 goals for some accountability!...

1. Blog. I have wanted to blog properly for years but my perfectionist streak really put me off. I am now realising that being able to interest one other person to read my posts is good enough for me. I used to have Tumblr before starting university and documenting my life is some thing I genuinely enjoy.

1. Sleep earlier! Zzzz... I kick my not so great habit of going to sleep after 12pm! It is down to thinking that I am still productive when I stay up, eating dinner late, feeling anxious and too much Instgram/Youtube/TV catchup.

2. Read more. Younger Manv always had her head in a book, but I have recently been neglecting my inner Book-worm. I desperately love getting lost in the different worlds that books take us to.

3. Embrace a plant based/vegan diet. I am secretly obsessed interested in healthy eating. Don't get me wrong I love chocolatey desserts but learning more about the benefits of plant-based veganism is on my agenda this year. I want to be less embarrassed about this too as my main obstacle is what others will think of me. I plan to keep you updated with my thoughts, food favourites, product reviews, restaurant recommendations and festivals that I encounter.

4. Make Friends. I have been distancing myself from people since going through some personal life challenges, It would be lovely to make some decent friends and have genuine relationships again.

5. Fitness Fun. I am one of those weirdos who enjoys de-stressing by going to gym classes, Again this hobby of mine took a backseat due to depression and anxiety. However as it is important for us to engage in self-care, fun exercise is one of my favourites that I want to get back into.

Thankful Thursday

Despite this week's difficult challenges, the following have helped me appreciate what I have around me.

1- Sunshiiiiine . Awww the brighter mornings and evenings are so energizing. I love how the sunshine has encouraged the UK to venture outside, be more active and spend time with each other.

2- My workplace's 1 year anniversary. I work for Beacon and the team had a little office party this Wednesday to celebrate. My seniors bought me a little bar of Coco Libre vegan chocolate to enjoy while the others had cake:) a thoughtful gesture!

3- Reading again. As a kid I LOVED reading. If you have any book recommendations then do share them with me below. At the moment I'm reading Looking for Alaska by John Green.

4- Pretty Flowers- Although I live in the city I have been appreciating the different plants that catch my eye when walking to or from the station or work. I have been showcasing my favourites on my Instagram stories if you fancy a peek.

5- TEA!- A decent cuppa makes everything better. Tulsi organic green tea has been filling my favourite mug this week.

HI, Welcome my little stars!

I’m 24, a feminist, foodie, aspiring psychologist, nurturer and (most importantly) an embracer of all things SPARKLEY.

I grew up in Birmingham, UK and then lived away in Brighton to study Psychology at university. Since completing my studies and returning back home, I have landed myself an Assistant Psychologist job. I absolutely love working within the mental health sector. I am a triage clinician that spends all day behind a desk working through often distressing, complex cases. 

OK SO TELL US ABOUT THIS BLOG OF YOURS…

Kisses From England is a place for me to document and share my love of food, travel and life. I like to be transparent and honest about the challenges and uncertainties in life as this can help others going through similar experiences.

My signature posts are my Gratelis, where I share ten Good Things that happened to me this week. This helps me (and my readers) that no matter how utterly awful everything might seem, there are ALWAYS some good, if we just pay attention. They might be things as tiny as a really great peanut butter sandwich or a calming cup of tea, but they’re there.

You’ll also find a strong selection of Mental Health and Well being suggestions, some posts about travel, food reviews, and even a snippets on my personal style.

Most of all, it’s about having fun, enjoying life, and making the absolute best of what we have!

ANYTHING ELSE YOU’D LIKE TO SHARE WITH THE CLASS?

I enjoy photography, sparkles, nature, cake, stationary, tea, peanut butter, the seaside, fairy lights, and spending time with loved ones. Shopping is my favourite past time.

I am allergic to and petrified of onions- yes you read correctly. I also often still panic when I lose people in the supermarket!

I get told that I am shy at first but then eventually become very chatty and comfortable.

I’D LIKE TO I GET IN TOUCH?

OK well if you’re looking to get in touch to work with me, or just fancy a chat over a (virtual)(or not) cup of coffee my email address is manv.kaur@gmail.com and my Instagram is @kissesfromengland.

PS. I’m ALWAYS on Instagram, so that’s probably the best way to contact me for a quick reply!