Books, stationery, and wellbeing
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
This post features some affiliate links Wow, how is this only the first of these updates this year? Where have the last two months gone?! Apparently they've sped by in a blur of books, stationery, nature walks, and film watching. Who'd have thunk it? Fancy a closer look? New books Actual new books! I bought… Continue reading A few of my favourite things #111
I didn't publish one of these posts last week so prepare yourself for a fortnight's worth of papery goodies, as well as a bit of a life update. Books That Matter My dad let me have my birthday present early - the November Books That Matter box. It's the 'write yourself feminist' box and includes… Continue reading A few of my favourite things #107
[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
[Ad – sponsored. This post is part of my sponsored campaign for National Stationery Week 2019. Find out more here] Today's theme for National Stationery Week is Feel Good Friday and you don't get much more feel good than a box of stationery. Today's sponsor, Got2Jot, recently launched a flippin' incredible range of gift boxes,… Continue reading NSW19: Positivity & mindfulness stationery box from Got2Jot [sponsored]
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
My 12 Days of Christmas giveaways continue with the ultimate gift for people looking to slow down over the festive period. Slow Box, formerly Hygge Box, is a fab subscription service, offering recipients the chance to take a moment to slow down and savour the moment. Products featured are ethical and showcase the work of… Continue reading 12 Days of Christmas #10: Slow Box
I've blogged about Breathe magazine many a time before (see here, here, here, here, here and here!) and with just cause. It's a beautifully designed, informative and relaxing read, encouraging mindfulness, creativity and looking after your own mental and physical wellbeing. When I heard that a teen issue* had been published I had to check… Continue reading Take some time to Breathe
Wow, it's been a busy week. I've done the equivalent of an extra working day from home this week, taken Jenson to his swimming lesson, gymnastics and the park, plus lunch with the family and general mum/housework duties, so there's not been a helluva lot of time for me/self-care. Fortunately, I started a gratitude journal… Continue reading Self-Care Sunday #13
I hope that this week's National Stationery Week posts introduce you to at least one new brand and that you discover plenty of gorgeous goodies to adorn your office with. And perhaps some will help you with more than providing a nice new pen or notebook. I first heard about Department Store for the Mind… Continue reading National Stationery Week 2017: Thank You Thursday [Department Store for the Mind review and giveaway]