I’m back…

No excuses I started a new career last September and life has been manic, and for whatever reason I haven't blogged, and the new me won't apologise for that! However, I do want to say that it is a valuable tool for me, and I value those people who read this especially if you take …

Enjoying the outdoors

I've never been a naturally outdoorsy type. I like the comfort of inside. I'm not sporty so I've never chosen to do exercise outside. However, as I have grown older I'm seeing the benefit of being outside and getting the vitamin D that I need. One way I do this is walking. I recently got …

My favourite hobbies

My hobbies are varied and depends on how I feel at the time as to how I enjoy it. Sometimes I won't touch a hobby for months. I would say these are my top 3: 1. Improvising on my violin. When I am improvising I go into a place where I can express myself fully. …

Creative time

I have quite a creative side, but it is only recently that I realised that I HAVE to let myself play in this way for the best for me. My main creative hobby is crochet, I'm slow but I am very proud of what I have created. These are two examples: A cushion to match …

My morning routine

I struggle with mornings, I'm not afraid to admit it. I also struggle with routines, although I do have them (I am currently exploring if I have ADD). I often think I need to speed up my morning routine but then I get so much out of it. Once I have made my coffee I …

Saying “No”

Saying no can be such a difficult thing, it is a really powerful word which sets our boundaries. Why is it so difficult? I believe it is because none of us like disappointing others, we fear rejection ourselves and therefore don't want to do that to others. Learning to say no effectively can have a …

Favourite self care quote

Sitting in silence

I have spent some time enjoying silence over the last year and gained appreciation of what it can give me. It doesn't come naturally to me as I grew up in a noisy family who always had the tv or radio on. Last year I started attending some Quaker meetings where they sit in silence …

10 minute self care breaks

Sometimes we don't have time for long self care, and we should be looking out for ourselves throughout the day. My favourite 10 minute breaks are: A sit down with a cup of tea and a cuddle with the cats Doing a row of crochet (or more depending on what I am making) Filing my …

I am the best version of myself when

It has been a few days since I managed to publish a blog post, so I'm behind on the self care challenge (ironic that the last one was things that get in the way. I have been helping family and time has been short!). I could just jump back in to today, but actually I …