The number of ambassadors various mental health charities have lately is astounding. It's so inspirational to see the likes of The Royal Family, Fearne Cotton and fellow blogger Zoella all supporting different charities. They each have shared their own experiences battling with their mental health, when they realised they needed help, when to talk to someone and how to overcome it.

I have tackled the first two steps but I'm still trying to overcome it all. Y'see some mornings I wake up and feel great, I do my usual routine and sometimes even go on a mad cleaning spree (who am I 😂?) But then some mornings, it's bad. I wake up with evil butterflies in my stomach for no reason, a weight on my chest as if someone is sitting on it and instant thoughts of failure. Those are the days I don't leave the house, sometimes don't eat till my partner is home and although I try my best to distract myself I usually end up just lying on the sofa, binge watching reality TV or the soaps (probably not the best TV to watch to boost your mood ey?). A couple of hours pass and then I end up feeling really guilty for doing nothing. I mean everyone is entitled to 1 or 2 lazy days when they're feeling down in the dumps, but I think if it gets to 3 days that's when you have to give yourself a kick up the arse and shake yourself out of your funk. There are so many things you can do to help yourself, in fact I think I will touch on that in my next post. I'll share the things I do to help myself in order to keep my spirits up!

For now though why don't you watch this video I have shared, it is Prince Harrys' speech on Mental Health from when he visited my hometown Newcastle a few days ago. He touches on how important it is to talk and admitting you may need help, that there is no shame in it. That it doesn't make you weak and to find the courage within yourself to speak up, whether it be you or someone you know who is struggling. To talk, listen and care. It really can help make a difference. I find him so sincere and inspiring, his Mum would be so proud.