Going back to work after being off for over six months feels much bigger than I expected it to.When I first went off, I think I assumed life would somehow pause for a little while and then I’d just slot neatly back into my old routine as soon as I was feeling better. But life doesn’t really work like that, does it? Things happen while you’re away from your normal life and sometimes those things change you a little bit.The last six months have definitely shifted my priorities and made me realise how important happiness, balance and peace of mind are to me. It's not like … [Read more...]
Small moments of calm lately….
The last six months has been far from ideal but now that I’m feeling so much better, I can appreciate the things that I’ve learned while I’ve not been very well and one thing I’ve really come to understand is that the quiet, calm moments in life are what makes me happiest 😍The run up to moving house was stressful and chaotic and if you add that to the fact I wasn’t well, you can probably imagine what that period of life felt like. And then when we actually moved, with the house being an old Victorian that needs work doing in every room, I had list upon list detailing all of the … [Read more...]
17 ideas for a new habit to start right now…
When the kids were younger, I used to really look forward to September when they would go back to school after the Summer holidays because I loved the fresh start that September gave us all. New school year, back to work after time off over the Summer, the change in weather from Summer to my favourite season and the promise of the last few months of the year which happen to be my favourite few months. I always felt super motivated to make positive changes in my life in September and I still get that feeling today so September is still a time for me to make a few changes (even the end of … [Read more...]
Why Audiobooks are amazing and how to get a free one!
I'm always telling you how much I LOVE my Kindle so it might surprise you that I'm actually a huge audiobook fan too! Today, I want to tell you why audiobooks are amazing and share with you how you can get a free one to try one out for yourself.My Kindle is literally the best thing I've ever bought and my Kindle Unlimited subscription is probably the best money I spend every month as I'm a quick reader and I can go through a couple of books a week easily. I like to read at the end of the day as I find it a great way to switch off from the day and relax if I choose a nice easy to read book … [Read more...]
Five things not to do if you can’t sleep….
What do you do if you wake up in the night and can't get back to sleep? Here's five things you absolutely shouldn't do if you can't sleep!Last night, I woke up about 4 am and couldn't get back to sleep and in the end, I picked up my phone. I checked my email, had a quick look on Facebook and bought a skirt off Vinted before deciding enough was enough and putting it back down on my bedside cabinet. By that point, I was more awake than I was before and I think it was after 5 before I dropped back off to sleep which means I'm super tired right now as I'm writing this. 😴 Do NOT … [Read more...]
Homemade Reed Diffuser….
This homemade reed diffuser is super simple to make, costs next to nothing and can be customised to match your home and your own favourite scents!You know I love a good DIY when I get a chance so today, I wanted to share my homemade reed diffuser with you. I mentioned it a few weeks ago in one of my five frugal things post but I'd only just made my first one and I wanted to make sure it was worth sharing before I blogged about it. I wasn't convinced that it was going to actually last long enough that I could smell it for more than the first hour. 😂 It's really impressed me … [Read more...]
