How to Bloom in Springtime
Here at GirlDreamer, we love Spring and all that it stands for. A really exciting time for nature, Spring brings freshness, light, new blooms and an end to the icy chill of the cold and draining winter months. One of our favourite things about Spring is that it gives new light and a renewed sense […]
The Weight of the World
by Abimbola Adeagbo Catherine sat on the edge of her bed, her hands nervously tapping on her thighs. The weight of her responsibilities and the pressure of her failing relationship had been eating at her for weeks. She didn’t know how to cope with the stress anymore. “Hey, Catherine, are you okay?” Her roommate, Sarah, […]
How to Start a New Routine While Pursuing Your Dreams
As a new season starts, it’s natural to want more. A part of this is setting new goals, looking for new opportunities, and wanting as a whole to just do more. As we work towards our goals and try to better ourselves and our lives, a natural next step is to determine what we can […]
How South Asian Culture Impacts Confidence in Women
by Priya Mohal Navigating the delicate balance between expressing oneself and maintaining respect can be a challenge for South Asian women. Growing up, I often felt disheartened when urged to be more assertive and confident in myself. Much of this reluctance stemmed from cultural norms ingrained in many South Asian women, encouraging obedience and adherence […]
Me, Myself and My Mind – A Mental Health Recovery Story
by Sandeep Saib Trigger Warning: Suicide, body image, eating disorder I am Sandeep Saib (she/her) and I am a Lived/Living Experience (‘Expert by Experience’) Mental Health Advocate, Philanthropist and Public Speaker. I really emphasise the ‘living’ in that title, because I am still going through my own mental health journey – even whilst you are […]
Creating the Life You Want in 2024
Isn’t there something so magical about a new year? The offering of a fresh start, a blank page. A whole year to seize. To us, it’s the most exciting time of the year. A time when we can sit down and really determine what we want and how to work towards it. Now, we know […]
The Rise of Single South-Asian Women
by Mani Hayre When are you getting married? Who hasn’t been asked this question at some family function by a random, and often not-so-random family member? Particularly if the woman in question is over 35 and perceived to be getting older, less viable and one who is seen to be living her best life and […]
How to Start Your New Right
The time before and immediately after a New Year is always so interesting and complex. It’s a time of joy, excitement and rest but also a time of angst and dread. Dread as we wait for real life to begin again and have to start enduring all that comes with it again. Over this short […]
Finding The Courage to Stand Alone
by Jevi Majid In a world full of couples; whether happily married or not; do you have the courage to stand alone? My name is Jevi. I am a 42-year-old mum to two daughters. I work a full-time job and I also had two part-time roles. Single parenting two teenage daughters whilst trying to remember […]
The Importance of Pursuing Your Dreams
Chasing our dreams is a natural part of life. The thrill of carving out the life we want and then working to create it is magical. There is nothing greater than knowing what it is you want and going for it. Whether you have a general idea of the life you want or your goals […]
