Friday, 3 November 2017
Wednesday, 1 November 2017
How Do I Cope With Haters???
When I was going through bullying, I didn't want to tell anyone as I kept it all bottled up. I try not to let haters bother me. But sometimes the pressure can actually get to you. Because of it all, I have been through a lot of phases of low self-esteem, and lack of confidence. I used to struggle to make friends a lot, because I didn't know how. Because it was like people just pushed me away whenever I tried to talk to them. But I just try to ignore haters. Because if you look like the stronger person they will get bored and leave you alone. If it's on social media, and if it is making you feel really upset, it's best to tell someone, report that person and then block them.
Why is it that a lot of people are perfect??
I think as a society today we set our standards high. This is a problem that can be linked to low self-esteem. Society has their ideas oft he perfect person, and they see them in magazines. They want to be like them. Because that person probably has everything, small waist, toned abs, thin legs. I think that is best to be yourself. It doesn't matter if you aren't up to society's standards because you are you, and then person you see in the mirror should be your standard. In reality noone is perfect. Everyone has flaws, you may not see flaws, but theit flaws could be on the inside not on the outside. They might look happy on the outside, but on the inside they might not be happy.
How do I write songs????
I think that there is no real way of writing a song. You need to have inspiration for a start. You can find that inspiration all around you. You could write a song about a door. It sounds stupid, but inspiration can present itself in different ways. You need to listen to music and just feel the music. Think about what it would be like to be in that situation described by the lyrics. Think of other situations that could be linked to that song. Then what you need to do is tell a story, that could have happened before the story in those lyrics. Songwriting can be described as telling a story through the power of music.
When I was going through bullying, I didn't want to tell anyone as I kept it all bottled up. I try not to let haters bother me. But sometimes the pressure can actually get to you. Because of it all, I have been through a lot of phases of low self-esteem, and lack of confidence. I used to struggle to make friends a lot, because I didn't know how. Because it was like people just pushed me away whenever I tried to talk to them. But I just try to ignore haters. Because if you look like the stronger person they will get bored and leave you alone. If it's on social media, and if it is making you feel really upset, it's best to tell someone, report that person and then block them.
Why is it that a lot of people are perfect??
I think as a society today we set our standards high. This is a problem that can be linked to low self-esteem. Society has their ideas oft he perfect person, and they see them in magazines. They want to be like them. Because that person probably has everything, small waist, toned abs, thin legs. I think that is best to be yourself. It doesn't matter if you aren't up to society's standards because you are you, and then person you see in the mirror should be your standard. In reality noone is perfect. Everyone has flaws, you may not see flaws, but theit flaws could be on the inside not on the outside. They might look happy on the outside, but on the inside they might not be happy.
How do I write songs????
I think that there is no real way of writing a song. You need to have inspiration for a start. You can find that inspiration all around you. You could write a song about a door. It sounds stupid, but inspiration can present itself in different ways. You need to listen to music and just feel the music. Think about what it would be like to be in that situation described by the lyrics. Think of other situations that could be linked to that song. Then what you need to do is tell a story, that could have happened before the story in those lyrics. Songwriting can be described as telling a story through the power of music.
So in today's blog post, I decided to talk about bereavement and mental health. So I decided that I would share part of my story, and how I coped with everything. I really enjoyed school when I was younger. I was confident, and would talk to everyone when I was younger. But I spent a lot of time visiting my dad in hospital. When I was in year 5, 6 days before my birthday on the 9th Of April 2011 my dad died. When I was told that he had died. I didn't cry at first, because mainly I was in a state of shock. But I just walked out of the house into the garden, and I knelt on the lawn and just broke down. I didn't talk to many people. I became quiet. Which was when the bullying started to get worse. They knew that I wouldn't say anything about the bullying, as I was 'quiet'. They made a game called 'Emily Germs', I can remember just hearing people laughing and tapping someone, which meant that that person had "Emily Germs". They thought the game was funny, but I didn't. I carried on keeping all of the hurt bottled up inside of me. I would go home every night and cry. One thing that kept me going was singing. It was a big passion, other than sports, like dancing and tai-chi. I was really good at tai-chi and was chosen to go on a trip to a conference where everyone chosen had to showcase the tai-chi they had learned. But moving back on to the topic of this post. I used to be really smiley but over time my smile faded. All that was left was a fake smile. Noone saw through my fake smile. I think is important for people to know when a smile is fake and when a smile is real. If they knew the difference they would be able to spot problems. But there are a few people who saw through my fake smiles. In year 7 I thought I had friends, but part way through they ditched me. I struggled to make friends. Because it was like noone wanted to talk to me. My mum always asked me why I was alone. I would just make something up on the spot to cover it up. In year 9 and 10, I had other problems. But near the start of year 10 they were sorted out. Because I told someone. But it wasn't until December in year 11 that I actually told someone about my life. It felt good to get it all out. Because I had bottled into up for so long. This year it is my aim to try and be a more positive person. Because noone is perfect. Everyone has a story.
My advice on coping with a bereavement is to try and remember the good things, the person achieved in their life.
It is also important to try and live your life as you normally would. It will be difficult at first but it will get better everyday.
The loss will make you feel like you have a lost a part of you especially if they are really close. It's important that when you get that feeling you need to make sure that you don't hold the tears in. It's ok to cry sometimes.
Another thing is that it sometimes good to talk to people who are close around you. Because talking to someone you trust, about it, feels like a weights been lifted.
I think it's also important to try and stay strong because that person probably would have wanted you to try strong.
And remember it's important to just let your emotions out, as the worst thing you can do is bottle them up.
What I decided is that on my new EP that's coming soon I am going to get a song on there that reflects the bereavement and mental health.
My advice on coping with a bereavement is to try and remember the good things, the person achieved in their life.
It is also important to try and live your life as you normally would. It will be difficult at first but it will get better everyday.
The loss will make you feel like you have a lost a part of you especially if they are really close. It's important that when you get that feeling you need to make sure that you don't hold the tears in. It's ok to cry sometimes.
Another thing is that it sometimes good to talk to people who are close around you. Because talking to someone you trust, about it, feels like a weights been lifted.
I think it's also important to try and stay strong because that person probably would have wanted you to try strong.
And remember it's important to just let your emotions out, as the worst thing you can do is bottle them up.
What I decided is that on my new EP that's coming soon I am going to get a song on there that reflects the bereavement and mental health.
Thursday, 12 October 2017
Hey everyone. Sorry for the lack of posts lately. I started Sixth Form in September, and have had to concentrate on my assignments for sport. So recently I released some music on Google Play, Spotify etc. So just search "Emily Severn". Then it will come up.
So I released my first single on 24th July "If You Was To Leave",
Then released some in September. My EP "Chasing My Dreams" 28th September.
I also released my single "Trusting People Too Easily" 21st September.
And I released "I Love Every Moment We Spend Together", on the 14th September.
I have also released some unreleased stuff, on my YouTube channel.
I am also hoping to get more music out next year. However there is another soon, which will be out in the next month. And near Christmas, there might be a Christmas song.
"Chasing My Dream" Track-list
1. Wishing That You'd Come Back
2. You Came Along
3. Wanna Be
4. Sing A Song About My Life
5. I Used To Be Happy
© Chasing My Dream - Emily Severn (2017)
© RainbowStar Records 2017
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