#authenticolivia

Accidentally coaching my anxiety and stress

Let me introduce myself. My name is Olivia and I am life-long worrier. I have an uncanny ability to make a mountain out of a molehill and...

The night I performed 'Live at the Apollo!'

Last Wednesday evening I went on stage and spoke in front of a sold out audience at the Eventim (formerly Hammersmith) Apollo in London....

A lesson in failure.

On the day that thousands of students across the country receive their A level results I thought I would write about my own poor...

How to start exercising when you haven't done any since skiving PE lessons at school...

I hold my hands up. I have NEVER been a fan of exercise. I got away with it when I was younger as I didn't have a car and walked or...

How a small decision can turn your life around

In January 2017 my friend at work begged me to go to a slimming club with her. I was in complete denial about my weight and health. I had...