Self-talk: make friends with the mean girl in your head Self-talk is literally how we talk to ourselves. And more often than not the voice is a critical one, its comments harsh and derogatory. Even though we’re talking to ourselves in our heads – no-one can hear, no-one knows what we’re saying – we can still… Read more about Self-talk: make friends with the mean girl in your head
Running on empty
Running on empty If I had an energy gauge the needle would be pointing to E and the warning light would be on. In the last few days an exhausted feeling has crept up on me with everything becoming an effort to do. The hubbie pointed out that we haven’t had a break longer… Read more about Running on empty
A Mini Guide to Mindfulness ebook for you
A Mini Guide to Mindfulness ebook for you Today begins what I call my Week of Celebration! Because this week sees my little family celebrating the first anniversary of moving from Surrey to the Brecon Beacons, my birthday and our wedding anniversary. This is a good week and I want to share my joy… Read more about A Mini Guide to Mindfulness ebook for you
A Month of Self-Care project update
A Month of Self-Care project update So my self-care project for the month of June is over. (You can catch up with why I started the project here and how I felt after the first week here.) During the month my project evolved and developed. Ticking the list Having the tick list to fill… Read more about A Month of Self-Care project update
What to do when fear and anxiety feel overwhelming
What to do when fear and anxiety feel overwhelming Right now in Britain feelings are running high. People are scared, shocked, angry, frustrated, upset, and confused. Following the vote to leave the European Union many people feel uneasy with the reaction and unsettled by how little is known of the country’s future. I’m not… Read more about What to do when fear and anxiety feel overwhelming
Stopping to smell the flowers, literally
Stopping to smell the flowers, literally You know those days when everything’s just a bit meh? Today was one of those days for me. There was nothing in particular that was bothering me, I just felt out of sorts. I was plodding through my work half-heartedly which never feels great. So, rather than plough on in the hope my… Read more about Stopping to smell the flowers, literally
The difference three minutes can make
The difference three minutes can make It’s Monday, the week is in full flow and you’re already playing catch-up. I hear you. At the end of this week is Father’s Day and as I also run a stationery and gift business I’m busy packaging up Father’s Day gifts and posting them out as quickly… Read more about The difference three minutes can make
A Month of Self-Care: Week 1
A Month of Self-Care: Week 1 One week ago I declared I was challenging myself to a new project – a month of taking better care of myself you can read all about it here. Seven days in and I can report that I’m making progress! I’ve not stuck perfectly to my tick list but that’s… Read more about A Month of Self-Care: Week 1
New project: a Month of Self-Care
New project: a Month of Self-Care Today marks the start of a new project, as well as a new month, for me. I’ve been reading so much about the importance of self-care and how it benefits so many more people than just yourself, that I’ve decided to tackle the topic head-on. While some may… Read more about New project: a Month of Self-Care
