by trowerhayley | Mar 28, 2025 | Self-care
Letting go? Easier said than done. We hear the phrase all the time. Just let it go. Let go of resentment. Let go of self-doubt. Let go of the past. Let go of your pain. But if you’re highly sensitive, you probably know that letting go isn’t as simple as deciding to...
by trowerhayley | Jan 24, 2025 | Confidence, Mental health, Music
Music has this magical way of reaching into places words can’t touch. You know, like when you hear a song and suddenly feel seen? For me, that moment came when I was 13 years old, sitting on my bedroom floor, and Portishead’s “Sour Times” came on. That...
by trowerhayley | Jan 21, 2022 | Confidence, How to quit, Life, Mental health, Self-care
The first few months of sobriety can be daunting because you’ll be experiencing lots of firsts. Some firsts will be joyful, and others will be difficult. Managing uncomfortable emotions isn’t easy and that’s why many people reach for alcohol, because it’s an...
by trowerhayley | Oct 28, 2021 | Life, Self-care
Reflections. The entire Covid journey was far from dull. For most of it I was in the depths of a magical, savage, heart-wrenching journey. My psychotherapist was guiding me through deep water, rocky trails, flowing rivers, pink skies, and forbidding mountains. The...
by trowerhayley | Sep 3, 2021 | How to quit, Life, Mindful Drinking, Socialising
I recently caught up with Daniel Hinde, founder of the alcohol-free drinks brand, Reformed Characters. We talked about mindful drinking, binge drinking culture in the UK, the future of alcohol-free drinks, and some of the life-changing benefits of being sober. How has...
