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Life Lessons

Lessons I Learned in My First Year of Blogging

It’s hard to believe that I have officially been running (is that the right word?) Sassy Cat Lady for a whole year. As some of you may know, this was not my first attempt at blogging. There were several unsuccessful attempts in the past, mainly because I gave up too soon. No one was reading… Continue reading Lessons I Learned in My First Year of Blogging

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The Anxious Person's Guide

The Anxious Person’s Guide to Christmas

It’s been yet another while since I did an anxious guide, and as we come into the festive season I thought now would be a good time to write one on, well, the festive season. I don’t know about you, but for me, anxiety at Christmas is just as certain as the Queen’s speech on… Continue reading The Anxious Person’s Guide to Christmas

Writing
The Anxious Person's Guide

The Anxious Person’s Guide to Starting a New Job

I originally wrote this post in 2019, a year after I started my job in digital marketing. As I review this post in 2021, I've since left that particular job, and have recently started a new one. So, I thought it would be a good time to renew and refresh this post - my anxiety… Continue reading The Anxious Person’s Guide to Starting a New Job

Life Lessons

How to Pass a Driving Test: My Tips for Anxious Learners

In September 2021, it will have been ten years since I passed my driving test. I know, I can't believe it either. I had my first driving lesson in May 2009, but I didn't actually pass my test until September 2011, two weeks before my theory test expired. I remember sitting in a car and… Continue reading How to Pass a Driving Test: My Tips for Anxious Learners

Health & Wellbeing

Why You Should Go Ahead and Book Your Cervical Screening Appointment

Do you attend your cervical screening? Research by Public Health England (PHE) has found that 90% of women would be likely to take a test that prevents cancer, but despite this 1 in 4 women in the UK fail to attend their appointment. The fact that screening is now at its lowest in 20 years… Continue reading Why You Should Go Ahead and Book Your Cervical Screening Appointment