I noticed you today, you were the one cleaning the streets in the early morning, you were the parent rushing in after the bell had rung with the forgotten lunchbox, you were the one walking the elderly man around slowly, you were the three teachers with the young children all in high-vis jackets going into […]
Everyone needs a little escapism in their lives; whether it’s perusing Instagram or nestling in for some Netflix, we are all for occasional blobbing out! But if you were to add up all the ‘in between’ moments in your day, you might find that the bulk of this time could be used to incorporate some […]
The colder weather can feel like a drag but it also gives us the perfect excuse to stay inside and pamper ourselves. These chosen spots are either very popular for time by yourself or to share with friends – either way, book one in today for the sake of your mental health. Salt Cave Halotherapy, […]
How do you respond to the colder weather? Do you simply wrap up in more clothing and continue on your escapades or do you tend to hibernate seeking out a bit of Hygge? May with its changeable weather, presented plenty of opportunities for rejuvenation and reflection for me. After quite a full on Autumn, I […]
We all know the saying “practice what you preach” yet many of us struggle to consistently achieve this higher standard of living. I for one have been challenged immensely in April as I looked after my mother undergoing Cancer treatment in addition to being with my 2-year old son full-time. After all my Mental Wellbeing […]
Learning something new Rainy days can frustrate those who like to be out and about or even affect their mood. Occasionally, I can fall into both camps but instead when news broke of torrential rain coming, I got stuck into learning how to make mozzarella cheese from scratch with a couple of local superstars, Ron […]
2017 did not start well for my family. No we weren’t in a car accident or didn’t make a bad financial decision. Instead, we lost a baby to miscarriage. We tried to conceive for the majority of last year and carried the little cherub for 3 months. I’m not telling you this to gain attention […]
Helloooo 2017 – and it’s nearly the end of January already! How are you doing so far? Are you a resolutions kind of person or does change or personal pursuits happen for you sporadically throughout the year? One of my focuses for the year is testing out and experimenting as to whether certain experiences or […]
Awe. Surprise. Joy. These are the emotions that are like oil to our wheels, yet other emotions shouldn’t be avoided or disappoint when they arrive – we simply need to learn how to ride the wave a little better with a considered response and interpretation. Recently, I nailed a quick fix for an occasional emotion […]