Blog - Polly Jemima

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...

Work hard for your dreams

I came across a quote whilst scrolling IG the other day {but annoyingly didn’t save it, and now can’t find it again}. It was probably from Quote Collectors Club and...

Celebrating Imbolc with kids

Imbolc is a celebration of the natural world reawakening, as well as a time of cleansing. We honor the goddess Brigid at this time of year. On our walks, we’re...

Finding blind faith

As a girl, I knew that anything I did, I’d do well. I’m not trying to boast or blow my own trumpet, but I was always bright, I always got...

Working through anxiety

I’ve spoken lots in the past about my anxiety, how crippling it was and how hard I worked to overcome it. Looking back, it was there for pretty much all...

Welcoming in 2022 and my guiding word

Happy New Year! I’m feeling so grateful to be welcoming in another New Year. Over the chaos of our Yule time celebrations, I managed to carve out a little time...

A Mindful Solstice

If you’re signed up for my newsletter, you’ll have had this months email arrive this morning, with a beautiful Solstice Ritual for you to do today. If you don’t feel called...

Listen to yourself

How often do you ignore what you know deep down? How many times do you quieten your inner voice? Ignore your gut feelings? Go against what feels right? Do what...

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