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Charity of the Month – RNIB

March 15, 2022 By in Lifestyle Tags: , , , , , , , , Leave a comment

The charity of the month is RNIB. The full name of this charity is Royal National Institute of Blind People. It is one of the UK’s leading sight loss charities and the largest community of blind and partially sighted people. RNIB does an amazing job providing help and support to those who are experiencing sight loss. Some of the ways the charity provides assistance is through practical and emotional support, campaigning for change, reading services and products in their online shop.

An average of 250 people begin to lose their sight everyday. This is why RNIB has such an important role to play in creating a society where sight loss does not become a hindrance in leaving a best life.

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You can support RNIB in a variety of ways;

Donate and fundraise

Giving to amazing charities like RNIB is kind of my thing. I like to support them in anyway I can in their great work. Every little helps. Find out more about giving and fundraising.

Volunteering

Supporting the charity by being a volunteer is always a great gift. The details on how to volunteer with RNIB can be found here. You can also apply for the internship programme if you are after more hands on experience.

Shop the online store

The RNIB online store has loads of products for people who are blind or partially sighted to help them enjoy everyday activities and leave an independent life. There are many products available from lightning products to electronic magnifiers. Have a look on here.

Sharing this post

A simple way to support this charity is by sharing this post on your social media platforms so more people read it and spread the word.

You can also find out more about other charities on here.

Thanks for reading. Have a great day.

3 Tips for Self Employment

February 25, 2022 By in Freelancing/Self-employed Tags: , , , , 1 Comment

With the changes happening all over the world, more and more people are going into self-employment or thinking of going into it. I have been self-employed for many years now, and although it has been a bumpy rollercoaster, I would get on the ride again if I had to start all over again. Being self-employed has given me so many opportunities regular employment would not have given me and for that, I am forever grateful.

If you are thinking of going self-employed, here are 3 tips that would help you start in the right way.

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3 Tips for Self Employment
  • Pretend you are in an office

Working from home can be fun but it can also be very distracting. The best way to get around it while working from home is to act like you are in an actual office. That means getting out of bed and your PJs and starting the day all dressed up. That puts you in the right state of mind and allows you to stay productive.

  • Treat yourself well

This is another great tip for those who are new to self-employment because it is so easy to let yourself go and put your all into your job because you need it to bring in the money. I did this for many years and I had to learn the hard way. Nowadays, I am so gentle with myself. I work hard but I care for myself even harder, and this allows me to work successfully as a self-employed. I take days off work now; something I did in the early days. It is important to treat yourself as you would like a nice boss to treat you.

  • Say No to what does not serve you

This is one area I never really struggled in. I have and always will say NO to offers that don’t serve me. It is important to ensure you only take on the kind of work you want and remain selective. Depending on the sort of business you run, it is likely you get all sorts of offers. Being able to say NO as often as you need is crucial. You don’t want certain folks to run you out of business.

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Being a self-employed mother is a blessing. I won’t change any part of my journey and I am looking forward to the many years of self-employment ahead of me. Even if I go back to traditional work, I will still retain my self-employment as it serves as a creative outlet for me.

Are you self-employed? How are you finding the experience?

 

 

Charity of the Month – Battle Scars

January 4, 2022 By in Lifestyle Tags: , , , , , , , 1 Comment

Hello everyone! I hope you are all doing well. The Charity of the Month blog series is all about supporting charities that are close to my heart, and Battle Scars is one of them.

I recently came across this amazing charity on LinkedIn and I have been following their work ever since. Battle Scars is a charity set up to provide local, regional, national as well as international support around self-harm. The aim of the charity is to break down the stigma surrounding self-harm, raise awareness, dispel myths and provide support to those who need it. Many people battle with all sorts of scars privately for various reasons and sometimes they may feel like there is no help available to get them out of their predicament. This is why charities like Battle Scars are really important. They do an amazing job and provide a great service to those who are at a vulnerable season in their lives.

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Charity of the Month – Battle Scars

Battle Scars is a small dedicated 100% survivor-led charity. The team runs a Facebook group providing peer support all around the clock. They also offer training for professionals on self-harm and eating disorders on set dates.

How to Support Battle Scars

You can support this charity by donating here or by purchasing the Battle Scars Bracelets for £1 each to help raise awareness and encourage those who may be privately battling with self-harm. All profits go back into the services offered by the charity.

It is also possible for you to become a Battle Scars member to help in the running of the charity. You can find out how to get involved here.

Which charities are close to your heart? Please share your names in the comments section and do share this post on your social media platforms to help raise more awareness for Battle Scars.

Thanks for stopping by. Have a lovely day, and check out other charities I support.

 

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