‘So, what do you do for fun?’ asked the Occupational Therapist who is helping me recover from Long Covid. ‘Ummm…’ was the best answer I could find. It struck me at that moment – I don’t do things for fun. How awful is that? Don’t get me wrong; I’m not a killjoy or anything; it’s just […]
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Mindfulness meditation is widely recognised as an effective tool to help boost your well-being. Sitting comfortably and quietly, focusing on your breathing for mere minutes daily can reduce blood pressure, stress, and heart rate, relax the nervous system, improve your sleep and enhance your cognitive abilities. But it isn’t always easy. Many find focus challenging. […]
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There are times when we all need an injection of strength and a good dose of encouragement. Life does like to challenge us, doesn’t it! My health struggles with Long Covid over the last six months have required me to dig deep into my inner strength well. It’s easy to get lost in a feeling […]
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I love having conversations with people, but sometimes I walk away feeling depleted. Emotionally drained, if you will. Then at other times, I leave conversations feeling uplifted, empowered, and re-energised. Why? It’s all down to an exchange of energy. What is emotional energy? Everything on earth has an energetic frequency, even humans. Whenever we make contact with […]
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I’ve never been Instagram’s biggest fan. There you go, I’ve said it. To be honest, I haven’t been a fan of social media full stop; it can often feel a bit forced and, well, false. How many of us would actually take a picture of our mid-morning latte if Instagram didn’t exist? Over the years, […]
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Helpful, supportive, attentive – all noble qualities to have as a human being. It’s a great feeling knowing you’re there for others; it can make you feel more connected, give you purpose, and increase your sense of achievement. Helping others is undoubtedly good for your well-being. However, doing too much of any of those things […]
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As someone prone to anxiety, I understand what it’s like to feel overwhelmed. It’s not only a mental state (which is more than enough in itself), you can feel it physically too: tightness in your chest, fatigue, your breath quickening, panic attacks. Feeling overwhelmed is horrible, but you can overcome it. When overwhelm sets in, […]
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We all have times when we’re down on ourselves. There was a time not so long ago when I genuinely couldn’t say one nice thing about myself, which is crazy because we all have something good in us. Society doesn’t advocate the loud blowing of our own trumpets. It’s less comfortable to say why we […]
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At the start of each new year, I update my vision board. I’m pretty proud of my board; it’s evolved & improved over the years. I find it provides focus, motivation and, to be honest, looking at it makes me feel happy. A well-created vision board is something I recommend to everyone with dreams and […]
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There’s nothing more powerful than practising gratitude to help you feel happier. Cultivating an attitude of gratitude is a sure way to live a life of greater abundance. How so? Research has shown practising gratitude positively impacts us both emotionally and socially. It can help boost our careers, our health and even our relationships. Focusing […]
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If you’ve read my mental health story previously, you’ll understand how serious things got for me and why I would never willingly return to that mental space. It’s why protecting my mental health is a non-negotiable priority for me. Over the years, as I’ve understood and accepted myself more, I’ve identified and employed effective coping […]
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AD | Sponsored post. Please be assured all words & opinions are 100% my own. Read my disclaimer for further details. After lockdown and once the schools re-opened, bedtime in our household became a bit challenging (read: driven to drink nightmare). My daughter, in particular, like many, was struggling to make the transition from ‘mum school’ to […]
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Before I share my story, I want to say that there was light at the end of the tunnel despite the darkness of it. Please do keep with me all the way, as that’s where brighter times lie… [Please note this post deals with thoughts of self-harm] “Young girls should learn to determine between depression […]
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Ronan Keating wasn’t lying when he sang that ‘Life is a Rollercoaster’ song, now was he? We all experience ups and downs, and not forgetting, the in-betweens. I guess the key is increasing the frequency of up-times and contented times whilst also learning ways to minimise the impact of the ‘down’ times too. As amazing […]
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Running is my exercise of choice. More than anything, I find it great for my mental health, so I’m always determined to keep up the habit whatever the time of year. In the winter months, this throws up some safety concerns for me. With it getting darker earlier, I feel more nervous to head out […]
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My friend Lauren is a wonderfully inspiring person. She looks at life from a ‘what could go right’ perspective. She has this brilliant ability to tune in to her encouraging thoughts & feelings and allow them to spur her on. Inevitably, things do seem to work out well for her, most of the time. Lauren […]
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Today marks my son’s return to school after nine and a half weeks at home with me. I’ve been waiting for this day. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve quite enjoyed having him at home – having both my kids at home, for that matter – but with his return, I kind of feel like I’m […]
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Aww, sleep, the chance to rest and recharge, to switch off and to dream. No wonder it’s one of my favourite activities, even if it is mandatory! Unfortunately, sometimes sleep can elude us, especially if we’re carrying the weight of the day to bed with us. When sleep escapes us or our minds are too […]
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This post contains affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase based on my recommendation, I may make a small commission. This is at no extra cost to you. Find out more here. We all – I believe – have an idea of what our ‘best life’ resembles. Up until a […]
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AD | Sponsored Post. All words & opinions contained within are my own. For further details please read my disclaimer. Fatigue has been an unwelcome companion of mine this past year. It shows up at the most inconvenient of times and makes even the smallest of tasks feel like the biggest of asks! When fatigue […]
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