Thoughts and ideas about making space for yourself, finding calm and caring for your wellbeing in real, busy life.
There are moments in life that change us in an instant. And then there are the quieter ones. The decisions that seem perfectly sensible at the time, yet echo through the years in ways we don’t recognise until much later. I’ve been thinking about one of those moments recently. I was about twelve or thirteen … Read more
Life can feel busy, noisy and overwhelming at times. When that happens, it’s easy to focus on what’s missing, what’s difficult, or the endless list of things still waiting to be done. I’ve always been drawn to the beauty of everyday moments and the small things that quietly bring comfort, calm and joy. A flower … Read more
April has seen the UK burst fully into Spring. I was fortunate to spend a lovely weekend away with two amazing friends I’ve known for nearly thirty years. Those few days, just the three of us, reminded me of a version of myself that existed outside of labels — a time when it felt enough … Read more
Self-care can sometimes feel like just another thing to add to an already full day. But what if it didn’t have to be that way? It’s not all spa days, massages or escaping from everyday life (although that can be lovely). What if self-care could be found in small, quiet moments you’re already living — … Read more
But What If You Don’t Need to Do More… What If We’re Not Missing Anything? Is it just me or do you ever wonder what’s the point? Not in a dramatic or desperate way, just a niggling thought in the back of my mind… is this it, or am I missing something? I am truly … Read more
Emotional overwhelm doesn’t always look dramatic. Often it looks like coping well on the outside — while quietly feeling stretched and emotionally drained on the inside. Why do we feel emotionally overwhelmed when nothing is actually wrong? Because coping uses energy. Holding ourselves together, staying steady for others and managing our reactions takes emotional effort. … Read more