There has to be a balance though; with my blog now having over half a million readers, I can’t exactly half ass it and stop putting so much dedication and effort into the content. Well, I could; but I’d feel as though I were letting a lot of people – including myself – down by failing to provide the helpful, validating, reassuring, safe space that I feel – and have been told – I’ve created in continuing to dedicate a large part of my time and effort to I’m NOT Disordered. I guess it’s no surprise that from the outside, my blogging and social media posting is often mistakenly labelled work and I’m frequently being advised to take time ‘off.’ I just don’t think I could justify calling this work when I enjoy it as much as I do!
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STATIONERY
A Fancy Pen: Gold Twist Pen – Dangling ‘A’ : £8.00
Pretty Highlighters: Stabilo
Pastel & Neon Highlighters : £8.00
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The Traditional Pens: Blue Gel Pens – Pack of Five : £4.00
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For when you have a small handbag: Tranquil Slim Pencil Case : £2.00
For your bigger handbags: Discovery
Pencil Pouch : £2.50
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For bored doodles in meetings: Tranquil Pencil Set : £1.00
To look official: Hypernatural Flip Reporters Notebook A5 : £0.40
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Something cheap & simple: Discovery A6 Exercise Book – 3 Pack : £1.50
A pretty Notebook small enough for your handbag: Agenzio Soft Blush Grid Small Notebook : £9.00
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For the multiple collaborations & partnerships: Discovery A4 Project Book : £4.00
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To reflect on your busy days: Tranquil Reflection Journal : £2.50
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A trendy Diary: Newstalgia Week to View Diary : £2.00
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For making simple notes from phone calls: Sentiments Memo Block : £1.25
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To make your notebook pretty & readable: Sentiments Organizer Essentials : £1.00
To make things a little more straightforward: Discovery
Post-It Note Set : £2.00
TECHNOLOGY
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For basically a more portable Laptop(!): Apple iPad 2019 : £332.61 or available on contract from £20.69 per month
For the important conference calls: Apple iPhone 7 : £379.00 or available on contract from £32.92 per month
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To do the blogging(!): HP Stream 11.6” Laptop : £179.00
In case you fancy taking up a bit of vlogging or photographing gifted
products: Sony Cybershot Compact
Digital Camera : £79.99
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To make event photos a bit more special: Instax Mini 9 Instant Camera – in Purple : £74.99
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A necessity for the below item with most Apple devices: Apple USB-C to 3.5mm Heaphone Jack Adapter : £6.99
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To listen to your music on the train to events: Apple Earpods with 3.5mm Headphone Plug : £29.00
To get the right angle on your pics: SYOSIN Selfie Stick : £8.99
To make charging your multiple devices
that bit easier: Kikkerland
Handy USB Hub : £6.00
For the perfect light in your blog & social media photos: KobraTech Selfie Ring Light : £14.99
For when you can’t take your laptop to the meetings and events: Upworld
iPad 7th Generation Case : £25.99