Hello, you lovely thing. It’s been a minute since I sent my last post into the big wide internet world. Six months to be exact. I signed off in January this year, a bit of a snap decision to take a sabbatical from writing for awhile. It’s time to hesitantly dip my toe back in the water and see how it feels to be ‘here’…
Want a Simpler, Calmer Christmas This Year? Here Are 5 Things You Can Do
Love it or hate it, the festive season is almost upon us – again. I know for many of us it feels like just yesterday, but nope, it’s nearly been 12 months 🤪 And I think we can collectively agree on one wish this year. A simpler, calmer Christmas. A few years ago I did a major reassessment of how I approached Christmas. No more…
On being ‘wobbly’, mentally unwell or stressed (and a unqualified guide to survival)
I’ve been wobbly lately. That’s what my best friend calls it. It’s a catch-all phrase for when things are a bit shit and I’m stressed, anxious, depressed or otherwise don’t have great mental health. And I like this term best. I don’t always want to put how I feel in a descriptive box that doesn’t explain all the nuances. So – wobbly it is. Apparently…
On a journey towards minimalist living? Don’t forget these 3 essentials
When I first starting reading about minimalism I’ll admit to being overwhelmed. Photos of people living this minimalist lifestyle were trendy. White walls, scandi furniture and not a scatter cushion in sight. As someone who has preferred to buck trends and fads and do my own thing, I struggled to figure out how this lifestyle would benefit me and what I really needed to do in order…
How I find joy despite NOT achieving my dreams
Dreams and a vision for our future are wonderful things to have. They can inspire us, keep us motivated and help us to do scary things. But what happens when we don’t achieve our dreams? What happens when you wake up in the middle of your life and realize you haven’t done the things you thought or hoped you would? If you had shown me…