Olivia Warbuton
The importance of harm reduction: How to look after yourself and your friends when it comes to drugs
For a lot of people in their twenties, Friday nights will be spent tearing up the dance floor in their dingy local club and summers will be spent in a (muddy) field, overpriced pint in hand, enjoying a festival main stage. But, something else that is synonymous with...
NHS waiting list crisis: How to find support whilst being stuck waiting for a diagnosis
It has been a hot topic in the news over the last few months, possibly even years, that our NHS is at breaking point. Doctor’s are struggling to cope, people are having to wake up at 7:59 am to join a nationwide battle in order to secure an appointment with their GP...
Gen Z are sadder than ever and we need to talk about it
The 2024 World Happiness Report was released back in March and amongst its findings are some pretty shocking statistics that aren’t being spoken about enough. One of these is that Gen Z Brits are sadder than ever reported before. It’s important to acknowledge the...
20 pieces of advice from 20 people in their 20’s
Our twenties are without a doubt a tumultuous age and sometimes, advice from our elders isn't what we need to hear. Talking about our feelings with each other and realising that we are in fact not alone in feeling a little bit lost as we enter adulthood can be...
OPINION: Is having the general election in July disenfranchising younger voters?
It’s official. July 4th is no longer a day just for the Yanks. Mark your calendars folks because it’s finally time to flock to the polls and have our say in the next UK General Election. It’s been a long time coming, waiting for Rishi to announce when the...
Hear it from a life coach: there’s always a way to happiness
In our twenties, there is a presumption that we should know what we’re doing and what we want to achieve in life. But, this isn’t always the case, and certainly wasn’t for Adela Mei. After making a dramatic, life changing decision, Adela now works as a sustainability...
Don’t listen to Dr TikTok: The truth behind the trending prefrontal cortex phenomenon
If your ‘For You Page’ (FYP) looks anything like most of ours, you may be stuck in a loop watching video after video about the development of our brain’s prefrontal cortex. But, is there any truth in this emerging narrative that alleges we should all be reaching peak...
How to overcome eco-anxiety and look after the environment as well as yourself
In today’s world where it can seem like we’re one plastic straw away from disaster, how can we advocate for the environment whilst also protecting our own wellbeing, ensuring we aren’t consumed by a fear of an ill-fated future and succumb to the pressure of...
Ladies and gentlemen and the entire class of 2024: don’t let anyone tell you when your life should ‘truly’ start
It’s safe to assume that those of you with access to the internet will have probably seen *that* speech made by a Kansas City Chiefs kicker, who I do not care to name, at a graduation ceremony at Benedictine College in Atchinson, Kansas. We need to talk about what he...
How to ace your next job interview according to a recruitment specialist
Knowing how to impress an interviewer and land that job you’ve been dreaming of is a vital life skill, but one that we are rarely taught how to master. Our twenties are an age where we will no doubt face countless job interviews, but it shouldn’t have to come down to...
‘You have space to make mistakes and learn from them’ – Realising no decision in your twenties is the be all or end all
It’s okay if ‘Plan A’ doesn’t work out; there’s another 25 letters in the alphabet for a reason! Entering our twenties comes with a new wave of growing pains; having to make decision after decision after decision with potentially life-alerting repercussions. Do I...