According to a survey by The Healthy Work Company, 22% of respondents had taken up a new hobby in lockdown, while 35% had rediscovered an old one. There were a few hiccups but it had been a while since I had a hobby that wasn’t for the sake of making money and it felt amazing. Journaling made sure I stayed organised and I was able to live out my best Bake Off fantasy on a daily basis.

Opinion, LifestyleIfe AdedoyinSeptember 6, 2021office, mental health, commissioned, covid 19, interview

Black Wellness Matters

The tragic murder of George Floyd and so many others since has not only demanded change concerning police brutality and systematic racism but it has really opened my eyes to how wide the divide is between black people and the rest of the world. Whether it’s seeing white people gather in central London with the sole mission of ‘protecting’ a statue or realising that people that I regarded as friends either ignore the issues or try to humanise racists, I am mentally exhausted.

OpinionIfe AdedoyinJune 25, 2020BLM, protests, racism, london, burnout, mental healthComment

Imposter Syndrome: How to Stop Feeling like a Fake

It’s a feeling that a lot of people have gotten so used to. Someone will compliment your work or you’ll just be chatting with friends and suddenly you can’t help but think of ways to avoid being caught out. You’re not working undercover or anything like that, but you feel like you’re not being yourself and one day everyone else will realise.