Journal prompts – self awareness
After feeling so lost lately, and really feeling the overwhelm of life, I decided what I needed to do was start journaling again. Even on a busy day, I can...
Category: * Self care and Growth *
The fourth trimester
Just like that, we’re out of the fourth trimester. These three months have flown by, yet at the same time some days have felt like twenty, and there have been...
Changing our inner narrative
I’ve got nothing done today. This is what I say to myself pretty much every single day. When I’ve spent the whole day rushing around, juggling a million balls, not...
Inspiration books for young women
Young women often look for inspirational books to help them through hard times or to be better versions of themselves. In addition, books help empower young women and give them...
Learning How to Become a Healthier and Happier You
If life seems to be getting you down lately, don’t worry, it happens to everyone at some point, and you’re not alone in your struggles. Thankfully there are plenty of...
Slowing Down
I’ve been fighting a battle with myself the last couple of weeks, getting annoyed that I can’t physically keep up the pace, and also that mentally I just haven’t got...
Some thoughts on divorce
Two and a half years after my marriage broke down, my Decree Nisi has been granted. While not a fun experience, here is what I've learned and gained from my...
5 ways to get yourself out of a rut
Lately, I’ve felt like I’m stuck in a rut. When life starts to take on that ‘Groundhog Day’ feeling, I know that I need to do something. Life at the...
Creating an intention for the year
This moment is my best resource This is around the ninth year in a row that I’ve chosen a guiding word. It’s a ritual that I love every...
Essential Oils to Diffuse for the Winter Months
We can all start to feel a little down when we’re stuck inside during the winter months and aren’t getting the vitamin D we need from the sun. This is made...
Giving thanks for the lessons of 2018
This time last year, I was in a very different place. I was still fighting depression and anxiety on a daily basis, while I kept a smile on to the...
Finding my voice
It’s early morning, and my house is asleep. I’m sat on the sofa in my living room, a cup of steaming Earl Grey in my hand, some tunes playing softly...
Five ways to sneak in some ‘Me Time’
For many parents, half term can be a stressful time, trying to find fun {and inexpensive} ways to keep the kiddos entertained. While three of my kiddos are home 24/7,...
Five tips for emotional support when you’re feeling a little fragile
It’s safe to say I’ve been all over the place, emotionally, this week. I’m laughing, then I’m crying, I’m on top of the world, then it all feels like too...