The Truth About My Morning of Overwhelm
I’m going to tell you the truth. I had a morning of overwhelm and it really surprised me. I didn’t really know what was happening until I was sobbing on the kitchen counter. I best explain. 4 4Shares
Self-Love vs Self-Care
I’ve mentioned this before, I am passionate about promoting the importance and impact of daily self-care. I talk a lot about it on this blog and I have a Facebook group, Shine in Self-Care, with ideas, support and encouragement. There’s lot of exciting things to come as well by the way. I would like to…
Five Things I Learnt from Suffering with the Flu
Last week the flu virus hit the Russell residence. I don’t get sick very often with coughs and colds. Even less so with the flu. My husband is more susceptible. I blame his aversion to eating fruit and vegetables! Although he is getting better at that to be fair. However last week we were both…
Learn How to Forget Resolutions and Focus on Your Goals
Tomorrow is “Ditch New Year’s Resolutions Day”-the day that most people would have given up on their new year’s resolutions by. The initial buzz and excitement has gone. It’s back to routine and reality and how do you add something else to your already busy life? It is unrealistic to think you can completely change…
How to Start the New Year Afresh
This post isn’t about new year’s resolutions; look out for that later this month! It is about clearing the clutter from last year so you can start the new year afresh. Embrace those new opportunities and make the most of the enthusiasm and motivation a new year brings. 6 6Shares
Self-Care Strategies for Your Healthy Mind
“Mental health” and “mental illness” are terms used interchangeably. However, they are not the same thing. Everyone has mental health, just like everyone has health. In a lifetime, not all people will experience a mental illness, but everyone will struggle or a have a challenge with their mental wellbeing, just like we all have challenges…
Three Ways to Increased Wellbeing by being in Nature
If you’ve read my previous couple of posts in this series, you’ll know that life has been quite crazy for me. I still have a long way to go, to live the simple, un-busy life I crave. Oh but I am A LOT closer than I was! Things have maybe got a little out of…
Bear with Me
Category: Books I LoveJemma has the job of her dreams as curator for the children’s section of a museum in London. She spends each day surrounded by the one thing she’s absolutely passionate about: teddy bears. When boyfriend, Scott, shows a genuine interest in her passion instead of laughing at…