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.
Tag Archives: Mental health
How to Protect Your Mental Health at Work
In today’s blog we’re going to give you some tips on how to protect your mental health in the workplace. Stress and burnout can sneak up on us, often disguised as ‘just another tough week’, so understanding that you’re not alone can be incredibly empowering.
How to Deal With Compassion Fatigue
In today’s blog we’re going to take a deep dive into compassion fatigue and its causes, and share strategies for prevention and coping. We’ll also discuss how societal expectations of women and the evolution of gender roles play a key part in compassion fatigue. So, let’s start the journey towards a healthier, happier you!
Waiting for My Second Spring: The Perimenopausal Princess Papers (Part 21)
Middle age can be a challenging time for women. It’s a time when many of us feel like we are losing our youth, figure, hair, vitality or even our marbles!
Breaking the Rules
We often think it’s necessary to follow rules and adhere to the status quo. When you look at life generally, we tend to fall in one of two camps: there are those that follow the rules and conform, and there are those that don’t (naughty rebels, you!).
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!”
Have You Had a Blue ’22?
We don’t know about you, but we have not enjoyed much of 2022. It has been a challenge at times to find the positives in a year that has thrown some nasty curved balls in our direction.
Have We Forgotten How to Enjoy the Moment?
We all love a special occasion or an event. Sharing a moment with those around us really is a special feeling. Who hasn’t turned to the person they are with, or even a complete stranger come to that, when we have witnessed something unforgettable? Look around you next time you are somewhere with a crowdContinue reading “Have We Forgotten How to Enjoy the Moment?”
Musings of a Misanthrope: The Perimenopausal Princess Papers (Part 18)
I’m short tempered and have a limited fuck-budget for time wasters, lazy people and drama queens, amongst others. Does that mean I hate everyone?
How to Overcome Future Fatigue and Enjoy the Now
With the news full of doom and gloom, we share our take on ‘future fatigue’ and what you can do about it.
So Just Be 