Lis Ferla / April 28, 2017

the silver linings pixlet: in defence of bubble baths;

While it’s fair to be suspicious of the commodification of self-care, I can’t deny the role that regular bubble baths play in helping me to manage my anxiety. No, you can no more drown your…

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Lis Ferla / January 27, 2017

the silver linings pixlet: productivity hacks for the perpetually anxious;

Just after Christmas, I got an email from a friend. “Can we talk?” she said. “You know how you’re always open about your mental health experiences? Well, I was wondering if you had any tips…

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Lis Ferla / June 15, 2016

the thirty-plus birthday as an act of self-love;

There is a school of thought that once you reach a certain age, birthdays aren’t really something you should celebrate anymore. Sure: go out for dinner with some friends, have a couple of glasses of…

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Lis Ferla / May 2, 2016

the silver linings pixlet: self care sundays;

Despite everything I told myself about making more time for me this year, I haven’t been feeling so great over the past few weeks. I let my work, blogging and other deadlines build up again,…

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