Category: Personal Development
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1970s: Girls Now Get Wet! How Ladybird Books Changed the Way We Saw Children
How did Ladybird books reflect changing attitudes towards gender and childhood? Compare the 1960s and 1970s, from girls sunbathing on the side lines to girls diving into the action — and getting wet!
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Gloria Steinem Dies at 92: Remembering the Feminist Icon Who Changed Women’s Lives
Gloria Steinem has died at 92. The pioneering feminist, journalist and activist spent more than six decades challenging sexism and campaigning for women’s rights. From going undercover as a Playboy Bunny to helping launch Ms. magazine, her influence on feminism remains undeniable. But how much has really changed since the 1960s?
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The Best Things About September: Why This Month Feels So Special
Discover the best things about September and why it’s one of the most underrated months of the year. From slipping back into black boots and black bras to enjoying cosy evenings, seasonal foods, and fresh routines, September feels like a true reset. It’s also a time when social calendars open up, TV series return, and…
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Nicknames: Love Them or Hate Them?
Nicknames are a universal part of growing up—sometimes affectionate, sometimes embarrassing, but always memorable. From playful childhood labels to the more creative (and questionable) names of school and university life, this reflective piece explores how nicknames shape our identities, friendships, and memories. Love them or hate them, they often stay with us far longer than…
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The Meaning of the Rainbow: From Biblical Symbol to Modern Icon of Hope and Diversity
A symbol of hope, diversity, and renewal—the rainbow’s meaning has transformed across cultures and generations.
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Improving Self-Portraits with Digital Sketching: My March Experience
Follow my March digital sketching journey as I explore self-portrait drawing, improve techniques, and overcome challenges. From texture experiments to mastering layers, this month was all about artistic progress.
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Visionary — The Word That Describes Me Best
A personal reflection on what it means to be a visionary—exploring imagination, future-focused thinking, sustainable cities, and a passion for social justice.
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February Digital Sketching Experiments: Process-Led Art, Animation & Creative Growth
February marks a creative shift in Alison’s daily digital sketching practice, moving from finished illustrations to process-led, recorded sketch videos that reveal mark-making, mistakes and creative decision-making through green heart, literary and fruit-based digital artworks.
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The Eternal I
Discover the ultimate running playlist to help you run faster, stay motivated and enjoy every mile. From upbeat warm-up tracks to powerful mid-run anthems and a calming cool-down, this guide shares the best songs and headphone tips to transform your next run. running playlist
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Spinster: Love It or Hate It? Reclaiming a Loaded Word in 2026
Is the word spinster still an insult in 2026—or can it finally be reclaimed? This article explores how the term evolved from a simple job description into a powerful cultural stereotype, and asks whether modern, independent and self-partnered women are redefining what spinsterhood means today. From Jane Austen and Bridget Jones to Sylvia Pankhurst and…