Happy new year to you! I wish this year to be full of inspiration and growth, and for you to achieve as many of your goals! Struggling to stick to your new year resolutions? Fear not! Here's what you need to do. Pick out between 2-4 goals that you really want to achieve. Over the last couple of years, I would always make several goals that were very broad and I never really managed to stick to them. By having a smaller, more specific set of goals, I found that it was easier

What Mental health do you struggle with? Anxiety. And how long have you had it? Well it first started second year of GCSEs, so year 11. How old would I be then? I think it was 16 because it started after my birthday, I remember that. This is so funny now when I think back at it but, um, well basically it was the World Book Day thing so we got to dress up, like I was so excited, I got my Harry Potter gear ready for that day. I woke up that day and I was already feeling quite i

Broken lovers III My love for him Left even the sun jealous. For how could someone Be full of so much love? An emotion so pure Fulfilling. He was a storm My body desired. He left bruises Where no one could see. And I craved it even more. He was the shadows That danced with the fears That left us awake at night Terrified. He was one of the many devils That whispered things That your insecurities already screamed at you. Yet I yearned for more. What did the Gods have in mind Wh

Fave colour: Blue (more like cobalt blue) Fave fruit: Melon Fave author: Patrick Ness What mental health do you suffer from? I haven't been tested yet, which I need to go to the GP first and do that but I believe I have anxiety. It's getting worse and worse and worse since the beginning of the university so I've started to think about it and note that I should go out and get tested or checked out because sometimes its meh and it needs help. I don't think I have a big case but

The #MeToo movement became a viral hashtag in October 2017 on social media in hopes of demonstrating the pervasiveness of sexual harassment and assault in modern society. It was originally stated by Tarana Burke in 2007 and aims to provide support to sexual violence survivors who are, “marginalised, poor, underrepresented and without a network or community to protect them” (Guardian, 2017). This movement has empowered women to show victims they are not alone and have no reaso

Things Falling Apart When there’s no where to turn And no one can hear you. When your heart bleeds And there’s no way to heal the wound. When everything around you crumbles And falls Do you stay and collapse under everything, Or do you run and never come back? - Adeela Ejaz #poem #poetry #poet #thingsfallingapart #lonely #writing #creativewriting #dailywithdils #adeelaejaz

Breathe. That’s literally all you gotta do. Just breathe. A lot of us suffer from stress on a daily basis and we fail to do anything about it. It honestly requires the simplest things like taking 5 minutes out of your day and grounding yourself and finding your zen. Only very recently have I realised that I get stressed very easily but what am I doing to stop this? Not much. However, I found something that helps me find peace and my mind from racing. And that is meditating. N

What is the particular mental health that you have/struggle with? I have had very obsessive thoughts on a certain topic which has come into play in the fact that I’m autistic and those obsessions were so much so that they really disrupted my life in that my qualifications were going downhill and I was more afraid of hurting other people than myself. I was prepared, that if counselling failed, to make the ultimate sacrifice and I would have taken my own life because I don’t wa

I have suffered from mental health for almost a decade now. I began self harming back in October 2009, I was like 11, turning 12. I later developed anxiety which started off slow but became worse over the years. I think my first depressive episode began at the end of year 9? I must have been 13 or something, or 14 I can't really remember. I began feeling suicidal in April 2014 and then attempted suicide in October/November 2014. Things were just so weird after that. My time a

Are you a journal lover or someone who loves to buy new journals and you don't know how to fill them up? Here are 8 ideas that will knock your creative socks off! Mood and Dream board You feeling a lil creative? Well that's great! Get yourself a whole bunch of magazine or newspaper clippings or print some stuff from the internet, whether that is pictures of things you want, inspire you or mean something or quotes. You can use any materials you want to create this. Add some

As a young kid, I loved reading. It is a great way to escape from reality and live in another world for a while, to learn the lives of different characters. Over the past few years, I've taken part in the Goodreads reading challenge. This year, along with my new year resolution, I have pledged to read 20 books (hopefully, I manage to surpass this number). Here are the books I want to read this year: Reasons to Stay Alive - Matt Haig The Sun and Her Flowers - Rupi Kaur The Fev

Happy new year everyone! It's a brand new year, full of new opportunities, memories, and so much more! It's another chance to set some new goals and resolutions and smash them. I've gathered somewhat 50 things that you could include in your own lists. Start budgeting Get more organised Declutter everything Prioritise your health - mental and physical Cope with stress Prioritise things that actually matter - family, friends Read more Start a new hobby Practice gratitude Get fi

In My Dream He makes me feel good But I still feel guilty. He loves me But I'm scared to give him my heart. In my dream He makes me feel beautiful Wild Free But I’m scared to let myself go. In my dream He makes me happy Smile Laugh But I’m scared he will leave. -Adeela Ejaz #poem #poet #poetry #inmydreams #love #overthinking #adeelaejaz #dailywithdils

Dear reader, I mention self harm and other sensitive topics. If you feel overwhelmed, please don't force yourself to continue reading this blog and only revisit it when you feel okay to do so. If you are affected by any of the issues mentioned below, speak to someone you trust or go to a GP, councillor, friend etc. You can also email me directly at dailywithdils@gmail.com or contact me on any of my social media handles. Please take care of yourself and know that you are not a

If only you knew If only you knew How much she loves you Other men don’t mean anything When her eyes have only been for you - Adeela Ejaz #ifonlyyouknew #poem #poet #poetry #love #adeelaejaz #dailywithdils

Anxiety. The word alone enough to put me on edge. Anxiety. What does it really mean? Anxiety is a general term for several disorders that cause nervousness, fear, apprehension, and worrying. (Source: MedicalNewsToday.com). It's like it has a mind of its own. Kicking into full drive when it wants and ready to leave me shaking, or even worse, ready for a panic attack. How often do I get anxious? I don't really know. For me, anything can trigger it, even an environment I'm so us

*This is for the blogging workshop for the DPIR in action. These tips are for people who want to do blogging short or long term, though some of these, short termers can ignore. These are not in any specific order nor are they tailored specifically for the course; anyone can use them! It is an informal conversation You do not need to use any fancy language when writing your blog. Keeping your language simple will mean that people can easily understand what you're talking abo

Dear God Dear God, Please save my soul From its own destruction. Bring me peace During these stormy nights. -Adeela Ejaz #deargod #faith #depression #poetry #poet #poem #adeelaejaz #dailywithdils

What Makes me Angry? What makes me angry? You ask me What makes me angry Do you really want an answer to this? A lot makes me angry, leaving goosebumps on my skin, Raising the hairs on the back of my neck. So what makes me angry? As a woman, I’m looked down upon, As an immigrant, I am hated. As a muslim, I am labelled a terrorist. So what makes me angry? My mental health labels me as crazy. My gender makes me less than men My voice is silenced Because I am a young woman And m

Run Away I want to run away Into the dark Where my soul can get lost. A place where everything seems to make sense. Swallowed by the darkness. Followed by loneliness. Scars to leave me wondering for days. If it will ever be worth it Or if things will ever change. -Adeela Ejaz #poem #poet #poetry #beginnerpoet #adeelaejaz #runaway #lonely #writer #creativewriting #dailywithdils