Blog - Polly Jemima

How to simplify and slow down

Last week’s ‘Do Nothing Day‘ showed me that I’ve been taking on too much, expecting too much of myself, forgetting what is really important and been neglecting self care. Having...

A ‘Do Nothing Day’

How often do you allow yourself to do nothing? When you’re ill? Or just worn out? Or do you push yourself to keep going? I’ve always been terrible at doing...

Keeping food costs down – 6 tips to help

Every time that I go to the supermarket, it seems like the prices have risen again. Everything seems to be getting more and more expensive every single week. I know...

Another year of home ed plans

I’ve had a few messages recently asking about what home ed looks like for us, what ‘lessons’ we do etc, so I thought I’d do a little update on where...

The Best Ways To Relax And De-stress In A Busy World

Stress and anxiety are something we all experience from time to time. It’s how we deal with stressors that make the difference. Constant stress is unhealthy and can make you...

Embracing who I am

6 years ago my world imploded. I woke up in the middle of the night, and everything fell apart. The heartbreak was like nothing I had ever experienced. Never had...

Mindful Monday

I’m sat writing this in the early hours of Tuesday morning, as yesterday ended up so busy and I felt a little frazzled by the end of the day. Learning...

Creating a cosy bedroom space for Autumn

We may be in the midst of summer, but already I can see signs of Autumn creeping in. The leaves are beginning to change, the nights drawing in slightly already,...

Wrapping up another home ed year….

When I decided to home educate back in 2007, I didn’t think about how long we’d be doing it for, or how many children! Back then we had two, Lola...

Opening up

Sitting curled up on my sofa, a beautiful playlist singing in the background, working on some new opportunities, I’m feeling so very thankful for this life. The first half of...

Self-care; 4 tips for helping you rejuvenate

It is important to take out time for yourself. We often forget to tend to our own mental health while looking after the people that we love. You should know...

5 Wellness Tips for a Happy and Healthy Living

In a world filled with ups and downs, heartbreaks and disappointments, work-related stress and anxiety, you’ll be doing yourself a huge favor by prioritizing your wellness. Taking your wellness seriously...

Taking care of yourself

Most people will be able to appreciate the fact that life is not always easy. Life is full of ups and downs and it is your job to navigate your...

Quit being so hard on yourself

I found myself the other day being annoyed at myself. For being ‘behind’. For comfort eating. For lacking mojo. For feeling a little low. For a long list of other...

Nurturing Yourself Through Self-care

There is a multitude of stress-relieving activities our hands could lay on. You got gym, meditation, yoga, and even shopping. However, if you think about it, these activities are merely...

Mindfulness for Mama: Finding Peace in the Pause

Simple Daily Rhythms That Reduce Overwhelm as a Gentle Parent

30 little goals To make you healthier and happier this year

A lesson in letting go

How to simplify and slow down

A ‘Do Nothing Day’

Unconditional Self-Worth

5 things to do when you are in darkness

Mind the little moments

A ritual for letting go

How to simplify and slow down

A ‘Do Nothing Day’

Keeping food costs down – 6 tips to help

Another year of home ed plans

The Best Ways To Relax And De-stress In A Busy World

Embracing who I am

Mindful Monday

Creating a cosy bedroom space for Autumn

Wrapping up another home ed year….

Opening up

Self-care; 4 tips for helping you rejuvenate

5 Wellness Tips for a Happy and Healthy Living

Taking care of yourself

Quit being so hard on yourself

Nurturing Yourself Through Self-care