Our Story
Built for real life, especially the hard days! The Self Care Journey is a gentle, practical place to start again. If you’re tired, overwhelmed, or stuck, you’re welcome here.
We’re here to help you build a better quality of life through small, consistent self-care, without pressure, guilt, or perfection.
Hi, I’m Dan
I created The Self Care Journey because I know what it’s like to reach a point where you don’t know how to keep going and to slowly find your way back.
A short timeline (where I was → where I am)
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As a teenager, I caught glandular fever which developed into chronic fatigue syndrome. Life got smaller, and I felt increasingly isolated.
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Over time, I became depressed and I attempted suicide. For years afterwards, I kept that part of my story hidden.
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I began learning what actually helped: small routines, gentle structure, and support that fits real life, not perfection!
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I went on to graduate from University, even after everything I’d been through.
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This is the space I wish I’d had back then: a calm place to start again, with practical tools across mind, body, soul, food, and the everyday essentials.
If you’re in a low place right now, I won’t pretend there’s a quick fix. But I can promise this: you don’t have to do it alone, and you don’t have to do it perfectly.
Why The Self Care Journey exists
Self-care shouldn’t feel like another thing you’re failing at. It should feel like support.
Support — gentle guidance that meets you where you are
Structure — simple routines and challenges
Small wins — progress you can feel, without needing to be perfect
How I Used the Five Pillars in My Own Recovery
My healing didn't happen overnight, it was built through small, consistent actions across these five areas that eventually transformed my life. These aren't perfect solutions, they're real, practical approaches that worked for me. I still do most of these things today because they continue to support my well-being.
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Therapy was a game-changer for me, though I wish I'd started years earlier. Recently opening up and speaking to someone professional helped me process everything I'd been carrying alone. I also found peace through regular walks in some incredible places around the UK, using that time to clear my head and just breathe.
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The gym became my sanctuary and still is today. Regular workouts gave me structure, strength, and a sense of achievement when everything else felt overwhelming. But it wasn't just intense exercise; those long walks exploring beautiful UK locations became just as important for my physical and mental wellbeing.
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During my walks, I started taking photos of the incredible places I discovered. Photography became a way to see beauty again, even in dark times. Music was my constant companion, both happy songs that lifted me up and sad ones that let me feel what I needed to feel.
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The kitchen became my creative outlet and escape. Cooking nourishing meals wasn't just about nutrition, it was meditation, creativity, and self-care all rolled into one. There's something healing about creating something good with your own hands when everything else feels chaotic.
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I learned that my environment deeply affects my mental state. Keeping my house minimalist and clutter-free creates the calm, clear space my mind needs to heal. Simple routines and an organised space became the foundation that supported everything else.
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