Books, stationery, and wellbeing
The theme for this year's Mental Health Awareness Week is kindness, which is perfect for these 'unprecedented times'. The campaign plans to encourage you to be kind to yourself and take time out for yourself each day - something I've struggled with since I became a parent, although, surprisingly, I've gotten a lot better at… Continue reading Mental Health Awareness Week 2020: Kindness Matters
I was sent a copy of this book for review purposes and all thoughts are my own. I managed to squeeze in time to read this book when I was on leave last week. You might think that a book about boundaries and making space isn't that relevant during a global pandemic (don't we already… Continue reading Book review: Making Space by Jayne Hardy
I was sent a copy of this book for review purposes and all thoughts are my own. This post features affiliate links It started the day I spoke to my GP about my mental health struggles. I couldn't get an appointment at my nearest surgery, so walked along the seafront to its sister practice. I… Continue reading Finding Mindfulness in Nature
I was sent these books for review purposes and all thoughts are my own. This post features affiliate links Every day is Book Day in my house but I'm a sucker for a campaign. As today is World Book Day, and the release date of Trigger's Pocket Books, what better time to introduce you to… Continue reading World Book Day 2020: Pocket Books from Trigger
Disclosure: I bought these boxes myself but if you use my referral link, I get a free box for every two people who sign up - stationery for everyone! It's happened: I've fallen back in love with Papergang. I've bought the odd box in the past (Gemma Correll has always tempted me to subscribe), but… Continue reading Papergang review: October and November 2019 boxes
This post features some affiliate links Today is World Mental Health Day. I'm a big believer in talking about mental health every day of the year, but I appreciate that these awareness days draw attention to causes that may otherwise pass people by, particularly when it comes to recognising symptoms they may not have realised… Continue reading World Mental Health Day 2019
[I was sent this product for review purposes and all thoughts are my own. This post also features an affiliate link] I've been trying a few different tips and tricks this year to bring a bit more mindfulness into my everyday life. I've been journaling, keeping a gratitude log, regularly setting and reflecting on goals,… Continue reading Simple mindfulness practices for everyday life
Way back when I was using my first couple of bullet journals, I liked to set up my spreads in advance. This year I've learned that it's so much more beneficial to set them up as you go. The idea of winging it may sound terrifying to some but I've really liked having something so… Continue reading Six months of daily journaling
Earlier this week I headed back to The Green Room for a creative journaling and mindfulness workshop with Lexi from Love Light Lexi. I started bullet journaling three years ago (check out my first post here) and dipped in and out of various notebooks, struggling to meet the ridiculous expectations I set myself. Towards the… Continue reading Creative journaling and mindfulness workshop
This post contains affiliate links This year's Reading Challenge is going well - I'm already five books in. I've previously reviewed Ryder Carroll's The Bullet Journal Method and I'll be sharing my thoughts on Jane Harper's The Lost Man in a few weeks on the blog tour (spoiler alert: it's awesome!). Today I'm sharing some… Continue reading What I’ve been reading lately #13