Is it Time to Embrace the Mess?

The trend of obsessively seeking a pristine tidy home may be losing its appeal as more people realise the limitations and drawbacks of endless plumping and chopping our cushions or organising our sock drawer. Embracing the mess offers a new perspective, allowing us to let go of perfectionism and prioritise what truly matters.

How to be More Creative

What pops into your mind when you think of self-care? As much as we’d like it to be, it’s certainly not all Galaxy chocolate, red wine and bubble baths. You’d probably think it’s more along the lines of relaxation techniques, getting enough sleep, and useful tools that help us to reduce the stress in our lives. But what about using creativity as a self-care tool?

The Key to Kindness? Self-compassion!

If you look up the word ‘kindness’ in the dictionary, you will see a photo of my friend – let’s call her ‘Pauline’. You won’t really. You’ll see a definition along the lines of ‘a quality of being friendly, generous and considerate’. But it should be a photo of ‘Pauline’. We all know a ‘Pauline’.Continue reading “The Key to Kindness? Self-compassion!”