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…

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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…

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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…

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