Lozza's Girly Gabble

As this is the final episode of Series 1, I wanted to talk about the subject that is the most important to me - Mental Health. I've discussed how to care for someone with a mental illness, how to overcome anxiety and support for women.. Now it's time to share my advice for anyone who has a mental illness. In this episode I share my tips on things you can remember and learn from in order to stop your mental illness from taking over your life. And instead of spending your whole life battling, learning how to live with it and understand your symptoms. This is the FINAL episode of Series 1! I will be taking a short break whilst I plan Series 2 to hopefully make it better for you lovely people!

At some point or other, each one of you reading this has been scrolling through your Instagram feed and admired another girls photo thinking 'I wish I looked like her' tell me I'm wrong? In this podcast I remind you that the online world isn't reality. As lovely as the internet can be, unfortunately its hard to tell what's real and what isn't.

Mental health awareness is more important now than ever. With news channels and people sharing their stories about their mental illness and fighting for help, it's important that it gets the attention it deserves. What's equally important is to know how to care for someone that suffers with a mental illness. Especially if you don't suffer with your mental health but are around people that do. It can be easier than you think to help look after someone that has mental health issues and in this podcast I talk about the effortless, simple things that YOU can do to make a difference.

We all know that life never comes with a handbook. (Although it would be great if it did) Things can get on top of us sometimes and we don't always know to manage, especially when stress levels are running high. Hopefully my tips will help you learn a thing or two to manage a little better.

GIRL POWER IS TAKING OVER! And I think it's pretty bloody amazing! The girls who are the kindest and are always lifting others up are the most respected and liked. Be a ray of sunshine in someone elses' day and be kind! Listen to the full episode to hear how Girl Power is taking over and what you can do to join in!

How busy are you really? I feel like we spend a lot of time (MYSELF INCLUDED) complaining how busy we are, but when it comes down to it, nothing has been achieved. Make the best of your time and be less 'busy' by becoming more organised. Listen to find out more.

We spend so much of our lives wasting our days and it's time we put a stop to it. Instead of wishing each week away just to get to the weekend and repeat the cycle again, let's make the most of each day. Listen for more..

In this episode I talk about quotes that really hit home with me and I live by. I am constantly browsing through social media and I am totally addicted to Pinterest. I find myself always looking for new quotes to really inspire me. A lot of them I see, and they really open my eyes so I share them everywhere I can. Read the post here: http://girlygabble.com/quotes-to-live-by/

Following on from my previous podcasts all about how to be a more confident/happier person, in this episode I go further and talk about facing your fears. A lot of us are scared of something, whether it's the fear that you'll fail, scared of disappointing others.. There is something that fears us. It's important to face our fears rather than always taking let's face it.. The easy option and running. It's time we try to confront our fears.

Life is stressful. There's no doubt about it. It's easy to wake up with yesterdays worries and allow your day to be ruined before it's even started. I think we need to change this. Listen to my top tips on how to make each day YOURS without letting anything get in your way!

If YOU find that you're quite a shy person and find it hard to speak in big groups of people, this is the podcast you need to hear. I've always suffered with being shy and these are the tips that I learnt on my journey to overcoming being shy, and I guarantee they can also help you!

I don’t hear people talking about boxing much anymore, which is a shame. Boxing has always been a great hobby of mine. To look at me, people wouldn’t expect it as I have no muscle whatsoever and am ‘too skinny’ as people say.. But from the age of 7 I have been in boxing clubs, competed in tournaments, and I have over 20 medals for boxing. 12 of them being gold. (Corrr brag much?) But I don’t mean to sound like a bighead, I just really got into the sport! Although I only do it for fun now, it is such a good thing to do as it is a major stress relief, and helps with concentration, mental fortitude, anxiety and reflexes. To be in the boxing ring you must have motivation and courage; and the adrenaline rush you get is just what you need.. LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE!

Ways to deal with anxiety, when you have tried every trick in the book. In my opinion it takes true strength and a HUGE amount of courage to cope with anxiety, as it is an ongoing problem that doesn’t just go away overnight. Anxiety can leave you feeling lost and alone; and like no one understands how you feel, which is why so many people suffer with it in silence. Let me tell you first of all, that from my experience isolating yourself is the WORST thing that you could possibly do. Whether you want to cancel plans with friends, call in sick to work, or just avoid going out in public at all because your anxiety has decided to kick in; don’t let it control you! Easier said than done right? Oh trust me. I know.. If you allow your anxiety to take over your life, you will lose your sense of self purpose and forget who you really are. Instead, challenge it! Push yourself to do something that scares you! This could be anything from phoning someone to getting out there and meeting new people. After you have bitten the bullet, see how you feel after.. Surprisingly I’ve found that nine times out of ten I feel 100% better after and have the confidence and motivation to do it again. Weird right? It makes you wonder what you was so bloody worried about in the first place. The main thing to remember is that you are not on your own. You could know so many people with anxiety also, and just never even realised it! There are support groups out there to give advice and show you better ways to deal with your anxiety. All you have to do is reach out and ask for that help. Speak to your GP, and see if they can offer you medication for your anxiety. There is a medication out there that will help everybody, you just have to find the right one for you. Medication can help to relieve some of the symptoms, and if you stick with it and take it regularly, it can make such a dramatic difference! What have you got to lose? Keep in contact with your friends and family, don’t let your anxiety get in the way of that. Create a planner or remind yourself to talk to a loved one at least once a day; even if it’s just a phone call or a text. It stops you from isolating yourself and will help to relieve your worries a little as they should naturally bring you comfort. Don’t suffer alone! If you’re having a particularly bad time, and your anxiety is sky high and really getting you down, then tell someone! Let those close to you know how you are feeling and open up a little, as it can help them to understand what you are going through and offer their patience and support. If you feel you don’t have anyone to talk to, then remember that there are always helplines available out there. I also have my Advice Corner, don’t forget! Listen to the full episode for more!

I find inspiration in something new at least once a day. Whilst my aim is to inspire others and support people, I think it's good to encourage people to do the same. Society doesn't work by everyone being alone their whole lives, but by people standing together and lifting each other up. Inspire others as and when you can to help people form into the best person they can be. Remember: A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle.

Redefining your success. What does success really mean to you? A lot of people assume it means becoming rich, having a family and owning your own home. Is this what it means to you? In this episode I talk about not following what everyone elses opinion of being successful means. But redefining the word so it suits you, and setting your own goals to achieve the best life for YOU.

Men and women have always been led to believe different things. The way they should act, and things they should do. Even how they should feel. For example if a man shows an emotion such as sadness, he may be told to ‘man up’ or to ‘grow a pair.’ That man will be made to feel abnormal for feeling that emotion. Over time this will make him unable to open up and express his feelings in the future, in fear that he will get shot down again. If a woman is emotional or upset people make such a fuss. Where is the gender equality? Why do we act so differently..

How to be happy and a positive girly! A guide you need to hear containing secrets to unlock your happiness – Learn how to be happy! Nobody has the perfect life. It’s common for us to look at others and think that their life is all roses and daisies; but that’s just from our outside point of view. It’s very important we focus on our own lives and not be jealous of others, as we could always be worse off than we are. We can show you how to be happy in a few simple steps that shouldn’t take too much effort.