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  When you discover an amazing blog that you find yourself returning to regularly, do you ever wonder what it is about it that is making you so hungry for more? I work in blogger outreach for a media intelligence company and read THOUSANDS of blogs throughout the year. I attend blog awards too, where I get to meet the winners and have a chat with them about what they think makes them so successful. Through this line of work I have acquired a knack for spotting what makes a good blog, so I have decided to share them on Journograds - go over to read more

With #WorldMentalHealthDay trending as the number one topic on Twitter today I for one am grateful that people feel less embarrassed to talk about their state of mind. I hope in our lifetimes we will get to a place where we can talk about being mentally ill like we can about having a cold, the flu or a broken arm or leg. There are a myriad of ways in which mental illness can manifest itself - from suicidal thoughts and depression to dangerous or self-sabotaging thoughts and behaviours. I just want to offer some words in the mere hope it may help someone if you're feeling a sense of despair or hopelessness: Write about how you feel It may help to have a pen and paper, tablet, dictaphone etc handy to put into words how you're feeling right now. Sometimes just the act of doing that brings a sense of release. Be as long as short as you want and if you wish return to the words in a few days. Do you still feel that way? If yes, you have the problem written down and li...

Source I can understand why a lot of people love Autumn (Fall). Colours of the leaves are glorious, the weather is neither deliriously hot nor painfully cold. Me, I've kind of been indifferent to the season (apart from the fashion, which is always amazing, I mean, the coats and dresses are just gorgeous) because the temperature drops, the nights come sooner *boo* and the outdoor activities reduce, but this time I'm determined to embrace this transitional time. I'll embrace: The delightful colours nature brings in the trees Source The opportunities to perhaps start a new course The season's wardrobe! It's all about warm jumpers, scarves, coats, boots, rich-tone make-up and jewellery. Source  Autumn's events such as Fireworks (well glaze over it's about Guy) Autumn has a lot to offer and I intend to relish it! Happy Autumn! (My intention is to highlight images that have inspired me, if you would prefer me to not use you...