I like to think of myself as reasonably neat and tidy. Not what you would describe as a clean-freak, but house-proud enough to keep things in a reasonable order. But I do have a degree of clutter these days. I’m not sure how it has happened, but somehow, there are some things that never seemContinue reading “Drowning in Clutter: Tidy Up, Reclaim your Home and Boost your Mind”
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Brain Fog Alert: The Perimenopausal Princess Papers (Part 7)
I did have one really good tip … but I can’t remember what it was … hang on … it’s on the tip of my tongue. Oh look, there’s a butterfly.
We Won’t Quit: The bad habits we are happy to keep and why
We all have bad habits that we have adopted over the years, but are you aware of the bad habits that might actually be OK to keep?
Feeling your age? 30+ signs that you’re getting older!
Have you noticed that you say ‘ooompf’ when you get up or sit down? And sometimes, no matter how hard you try, are you struggling to stay awake after 9.30pm? We hate to say it, but you might be getting on a bit! Don’t worry – you are in good company! Maybe it’s time toContinue reading “Feeling your age? 30+ signs that you’re getting older!”
The Questions I Wish People Would Ask: The Perimenopausal Princess Papers (Part 6)
Perimenopause is a lonely old place. Younger friends don’t know it exists or live in denial of the day when all this will happen to them. Older friends don’t talk about ‘things downstairs’ or ‘the change’ because it’s not the done thing. So here I am stuck in between a rock and a hot place. Continue reading “The Questions I Wish People Would Ask: The Perimenopausal Princess Papers (Part 6)”
40+ Quotes About Love, Life and More
As we meander through life, we learn many lessons along the way. Sometimes it might feel like it’s not getting any easier, while other days see us fully motivated and in control. Just remember, we are not alone. Everyone has a story to tell, advice to give or optimism to share. If you are lookingContinue reading “40+ Quotes About Love, Life and More”
Trowel and Error: How Coronavirus Changed our Gardens
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, my gardening contribution mainly consisted of planting up a few hanging baskets once a year and drinking wine while I watched the other half take care of everything else. In our little garden we’ve got a patio, a few shrubs here and there and a patch of grass that is reasonablyContinue reading “Trowel and Error: How Coronavirus Changed our Gardens”
Obsessive Stationery Disorder: Are you a secret hoarder?
I often joke that I have an unhealthy relationship with stationery – there are pens, notepads and even post-it notes in my stash that have never been used because I am keeping them for best. Apparently I am not alone! There is even an official name for my condition. Papyrophilia an obsessive love of paper,Continue reading “Obsessive Stationery Disorder: Are you a secret hoarder?”
How to Re-Establish a Work/Life Balance
In the last 12 months, the COVID-19 pandemic has seen the majority of office workers navigating working from home for the very first time. We’ve been camped out in spare rooms, bedrooms and kitchen tables , trying to juggle an endless amount of video calls, emails and projects. During Lockdown when the world seemed toContinue reading “How to Re-Establish a Work/Life Balance”
Top Tips to Make New Habits Stick
Tired of starting a new diet just to fall off it after a couple of weeks? Annoyed with the progress you’re making with your new hobby? Sick of starting to write a story only for it to be left unfinished? Yep. Us too! In today’s blog, we’re going to share some tips and tricks with you for making new habits stick.
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