I don’t think we should have blinked; we should have made a pact, no blinking. Just like that, we are halfway through 2025. I’m feeling a mix of disbelief and disappointment in myself. I’ve had, like everyone else, six months to achieve so much, and I haven’t. The end of June seems like the perfect time to pause and reflect. Six months have slipped through our fingers, some filled with success, others with challenges. If, like me, you’re feeling like you’ve strayed from the path you envisioned when the year began, take heart—this is your reminder that it’s not too…
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Redefining Solo Living Being single when most of your friends are married can feel isolating, terrifying, and occasionally lonely. Today’s society still exhibits a traditional view on solo living; it is considered lonely and sometimes pitiful. In reality, it’s liberating, rewarding, and fulfilling. The Reality of Solo Living Society tends to view certain experiences—dining out, travelling, and going to the cinema—as best enjoyed with company. But that’s not my reality. My interests extend beyond those of my friends and family. Since most of them are coupled up and in the absence of a boyfriend to drag along. I embrace the…
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To those who need to hear this, It’s okay, if you don’t feel okay. It’s okay, if you are struggling to find happiness in your day, or if you cry through your pain It’s okay, if you feel sad, hurt and right now, a little hopeless Your feelings are valid, and it’s okay to feel them, live them and work through them at your own pace. Never let anyone push you, rush you or invalidate your feelings. The world is hard, growing up is hard, finding yourself is hard, and sometimes the world feels against you. It’s always okay to…
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We all have different jobs, routines, and commitments; staying disciplined and committed to our goals is essential. A well-structured routine helps reduce stress, provides balance and supports more intentional decision-making. Disruptions, whether unexpected interruptions, shifts in priorities or low motivation, can have a negative impact, and take us out of our routine to a point where we struggle to get back into our routines, which I know from experience can have more long-term negative effects. Something as small as missing a workout or a night planned for researching content, I don’t quite feel like it the following night, and a…
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I was once considered one of the most organised people you could ever meet. A Little secret: it lies in the discipline. Being organised is everything to me; it allows me to function at my best, and it is one of my skills that sets me apart. In fact, the busier I am, the happier and more organised I am. So, be organised, be a planner. What is organisation? Organisation is about creating your world. Stay with me, your organisational skills impact more than your daily life, they shape your environment, determine your mindset and creates your day. Why…
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Today marked the end of an era for me. I closed a chapter, thinking I was turning a page. One I wasn’t quite ready to close, though even that feels like an understatement. It wasn’t just closing the door; it was a door I locked on my way out. No going back. The realisation that there is no going back has hit me harder than I expected. I walked away from my home and closed the door on a relationship and a life I once thought I would have. I relived the memories for a moment, trying not to reread…
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Doesn’t it always seem like a good place to start? Rock bottom has historically been a negative thing; your whole life usually falls apart, and everything negative that you can imagine usually happens. I do not think many people realise that hitting rock bottom is the best thing to happen to you. It is the universe, your god, the world’s; it is their way of saying things are not right, and you are not on your path. It is a little like the door you want to open more than anything, and it is welded shut because it is really…
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And just like that, we are a third of the way through another year. 2024 presented a few challenges, to say the least. But here’s the thing—what doesn’t have a place in 2024 is staying with me. 2025 is the year of progression, glow-up, and life-changing transformation. A journey of self-development. How am I changing things in 2025? Other than slowly? Instead of New Year’s resolutions, I have set 2025 Aims and Objectives this year. I am focused on the key life areas I want to change. I’m not going to list my aims, don’t worry. This is all about…
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Hi, I’m Sophy, and I’m so glad you’re here. Welcome to the Better Edit ♡ I created The Better Edit after navigating through one of the toughest chapters of my life, a period of hitting rock bottom and facing my first mental health breakdown. Those challenging years set me on a path of profound self-discovery and transformation. Now, I’m embracing the journey of self-development, improvement, self-care, and creating the life I’ve always dreamed of. Through The Better Edit, I hope to share insights and inspiration to help you refine your own life, whether it’s building habits, finding balance, or pursuing…