The Life Chronicles of Lauren

I know there are hundreds of posts and articles out there telling you how to love yourself and be confident and “love the skin you’re in” but really do any of those really work? Whilst the media still places all a woman’s worth on their looks and size by pushing the latest fad diet or the newest wonder product to hit Sephora it all seems a bit of an empty sentiment to me.  Now, having said all that let me throw my thoughts into the ring too with yet another blog post on how to learn to love yourself... The biggest thing that has helped me is regular exercise. I”ve always been a fan of the gym and of course pole since I started dancing 4 years ago, but over lockdown I got really into being active. Getting a smart watch with a fitness tracker has really helped motivate me to be active on a daily basis and I started to see a huge difference in the way my body looks but also my appreciation for it. Yes it may be a little heavier than I’d like, and a little squishy in some places but da...

I know I’m super late to the game but I have been getting really into podcasts lately! I find they really help my concentration while I’m working (a must have when I was working from home!) and unlike the radio where I flick through channels to avoid the “talky” bits, I love listening to the conversations being had on my favourite podcasts. There’s hundreds out there to choose from but here are a few of my favourites... 1) Shagged, Married, Annoyed Honestly, this is my absolute fave! Chris and Rosie are utterly hilarious and so down to earth and relatable. Really reminds me of my relationship with my boyfriend and I look forward to listening every week. Though sometimes it does make me cringe and my toes curl! Especially THAT nipple story... 2) Travel Diaries Holly does such a great job with this podcast, even during lockdown when she wasn’t able to interview guests she curated collections of clips from previous episodes and highlights. Since listening to this for the first time late l...