What Is Delta-9 THC? Should We Avoid It?

sophiapatel99 What Is Delta-9 THC? CBD and THC are two different things and it is useful to know about them both. You can obtain CBD Öl from Germany, which is considered by many to have medicinal properties as well as relieving stress in recreation. Whereas, THC is something that will affect the brain in adverse […]

6+ Reasons Why Writing Constant Content Kills Your Mental Health

sophiapatel99 Hiya! Right, so I have been blogging for 7 years now and would consider myself to have run the blogging cycle. Through GCSEs, A-Levels, Uni, Full-time work, grief, lockdown – blogging has been there. I can’t even say I remember life without blogging. All I know is that there are many things I wish […]

What is Seasonal Self-care: 5+ ways it Could Impact You

sophiapatel99 Seasonal self-care is something we could easily dismiss. Transitioning between seasons can be difficult, and one that most people don’t take note of. In this post, we will break down what seasonal self-care is, why we need to focus on it, and the issues it could cause if left untreated further down the line. […]

How Mindfulness Can Help Tackle Your New Year’s Resolutions

sophiapatel99 It feels good to set new goals, almost euphoric, as we often forget how hard it is to achieve them. That’s why many resolutions tend to fail because we approach them fiercely and expect quick results.  The simple act of being present with what you are doing can soon become your recipe for success. […]

How To Simplify Your Home & Life In 17 Different Ways

sophiapatel99 It can be so easy to build up everything in your home to the point where it all gets out of hand. Managing your stuff isn’t always easy when everything has sentimental or a practical value. However, sometimes it becomes necessary to take stock of your life and find out what is actually important. […]

Affirmations for self-care: How To Look After Yourself In Summer

sophiapatel99 Hey guys! Happy summer! Alongside some amazingly warm days, sometimes there are occasions where we have to put self-care first. Here are my top affirmations for self-care, and why your health and well-being should come first always. This is a huge collaboration with 20 other bloggers, who are absolutely amazing! Thank you to Caroline […]

How to Stay Positive in 2021 + 30 Positivity Quotes!

sophiapatel99 As we are halfway through the year, many people are wondering how they can stay positive in 2021. The world is becoming more uncertain every day, especially during the pandemic. You may feel like the best days of your life may be behind you. But there are still some things that you can do […]

How To Cope When Struggling To Find A Job After University

sophiapatel99 Finding a job after University can be so difficult. Perks of being recent grads eh? Unless you are working in high demand industry, it can take the best part of a year to find a job that suits your educational achievements. Above all else, don’t become disheartened by the process – because so many […]

Why “Confidence In My Body” Is So Difficult To Attain & How To Fix It

sophiapatel99 Hey guys! In the digital age, it is so difficult to be completely happy in our own body. There will always be someone fitter, better looking, a better lifestyle and more social. We can make huge wishlists of things we don’t like about ourselves but is that actually doing anyone any justice? Here are […]

Self Love Affirmations: Habits To Love Yourself Again

sophiapatel99 Hey guys! No one knows what goes on behind closed doors, and no one knows the struggles of daily life. It can be difficult to take the time out for self-care when so many other things are at the forefront of your mind. Here is the ultimate guide on how to prioritise yourself, and […]

3+ Frugal Habits To Upgrade Your Lifestyle FAST

sophiapatel99 At some point or another, we have always wanted to upgrade our lifestyle right? Everybody feels like they could do with a bit more money. Thing is, making positive changes should always become the priority above money. Changing your habits is not necessarily about getting more money, but about changing your attitude towards life. […]

How To Keep The Travel Bug Alive When You Can’t Travel In Lockdown

sophiapatel99 Hi everyone, it’s Lauren from Wool of the King and I’m so excited to be writing for Sophia’s blog. Lately, I have been thinking so much about travelling even though I’m writing this from the UK in a national lockdown. One of my favourite things to do is to explore new places and to […]

11+ Reasons for Blogger Burnout: And How To Fix It

sophiapatel99 Blogger burnout impacts all of us. Whether you have just started blogging, or it is your full-time job – it will happen at some point. Reading the signs and knowing when to stop will always have you picking back up stronger, instead of causing more harm in the long run. At the end of […]

How To Relax After A Long Day – Rest Your Mind!

sophiapatel99 Today we welcome the lovely Kat on my blog – thank you so much for this wonderful post! Now sit back, relax and have a litt Contents: Introduction Why relaxation is important How to relax after a long day Author bio Introduction We all have one of those stressful days that seem to last […]

Spending Christmas In Bali 2020 & My 4 Favourite Things About The Happy Holiday

sophiapatel99 This is a guest post from the lovely Merry from Monodreme , who shares her experience of Christmas in Bali and her favourite things about Christmas! I’ve always had a sense of excitement and joy over Christmas. I love the lights, the decorations, pretty gift wrapping, and last is the Christmas tree. Those are […]

4 Health Tips To Follow On Your Next Travel Adventure

sophiapatel99 Travel can really take a toll on your body, especially when you are on a long trip. All of your normal healthy habits tend to go out of the window and you end up overindulging in food and drink. That’s why it’s important that you take care of your health when you’re travelling so […]

Lockdown Stories: Stuck in the UAE – What Did I Do?!

sophiapatel99 Time for another one of my Lockdown Stories! In January 2020, being the ever so organised travel junkie that I am, I took advantage of the sales and booked 5 different trips, planning my whole year of travel. I do love to plan!  These trips included Finland in March, Morocco in May, Ireland (which […]

Lockdown in the UAE and what I’m thankful for: Ticking The List :

sophiapatel99 Before Lockdown In January 2020, being the ever so organised travel junkie that I am, I took advantage of the sales and booked 5 different trips, planning my whole year of travel. I do love to plan!  These trips included Finland in March, Morocco in May, Ireland (which is home) in June, climb Kilimanjaro […]

Being A Law Student In Lockdown: Was it Easier?

sophiapatel99 COVID-19 has impacted everyone in some way and as a law student in lockdown. I’ve been no exception and my life has definitely changed. Whilst I found isolation and lockdown changes hard, lockdown did teach me various life lessons, such as slowing down. My experience  Lockdown happened during my first year at university so it was […]

Benefits of Staying At Home: Life In Lockdown

sophiapatel99 We have been dealing with quarantine/lockdown for what feels like an eternity now at this rate. Everyone has their own personal experience with being in lockdown, but overall, we can definitely say this is something new and an experience some of us are still trying to get used too. Although the situation is bad, […]

Covid-19: My Lockdown Experience: The Black Princess Diaries :

sophiapatel99 We have been dealing with quarantine/lockdown for what feels like an eternity now at this rate. Everyone has their own personal experience with being in lockdown, but overall, we can definitely say this is something new and an experience some of us are still trying to get used too. Although the situation is bad, […]

Coronavirus Changed My World… : Desperately Seeking Adventure :

sophiapatel99 No doubt about it, Coronavirus has changed our outlook on everything. Joseph from Desperately Seeking Adventure shares his opinion on lockdown while in China: I started my initial Chinese lockdown in a Beijing hotel room after finishing my previous teaching post. I had also recently moved out of my Beijing apartment of almost 2 […]

New Mom Struggles: Two Teachers, One Toddler, No Childcare

sophiapatel99 Mrs. P&P is a teacher, mama, and content creator at https://problemsandprojects.com, where she shares her experiences, new mom struggles, and helps people conquer challenges in the home and budget: *This post contains sponsored links*. Like many of you, my whole life turned upside down last March when my home state of Texas suddenly shut […]

Surviving Lockdown: Two Teachers, One Toddler, No Childcare: Problems and Projects

sophiapatel99 Mrs. P&P is a teacher, mama, and content creator at https://problemsandprojects.com, where she shares her experiences and helps people conquer challenges in the home and budget: *This post contains sponsored links*. Like many of you, my whole life turned upside down last March when my home state of Texas suddenly shut down. First, I […]