Books, stationery, and wellbeing
We all know studies have shown that creativity can relieve both stress and anxiety. But once you reach a certain age, unless you're working specifically in the creative arts, chances are you think you're not creative. Or that you're not allowed to be. But guess what? We're all creative and we deserve to be able… Continue reading Creative wellbeing workshops at Morrab Library
I won a set of Positive Planners in a giveaway earlier this year and was interested to find out how they could help support my mental wellbeing. I've decided to review each one in turn so you can see which one would best suit your needs. Up today: The Positive Bullet Diary. This is a… Continue reading Review: The Positive Bullet Diary
I won a set of Positive Planners in a giveaway earlier this year and was interested to find out how they could help support my mental wellbeing. I've decided to review each one in turn so you can see which one would best suit your needs. Up today: The Positive Wellness Journal. The Positive Wellness… Continue reading Review: The Positive Wellness Journal
I won a set of Positive Planners in a giveaway earlier this year and was interested to find out how they could help support my mental wellbeing. I've decided to review each one in turn so you can see which one would best suit your needs. Up first: The Positive Planner. The original Positive Planner… Continue reading Review: The Positive Planner
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
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]
The different themes for National Stationery Week are so much fun, especially today's: Get Crafty. What stationery addict doesn't love a roll of washi tape or inspirational postcard? I've approached a different brand to work with for each themed today and chose The Green Gables for my crafty post. Gabrielle's Live Happy range is ideal… Continue reading National Stationery Week 2017: Get Crafty [The Green Gables review and giveaway]
I'm just coming off 11 days off work in a row and some of the simplest pleasures and relaxing moments have been just getting out in the sun with the boys. Whether playing in the park, grabbing an ice cream or going for a walk and collecting leaves, it's been great to just be outside.… Continue reading Self-Care Sunday #11
As a first-time mum I can vouch for the fact nothing can prepare you for how hard motherhood is. That's not to say that I regret it for a single second but it's easy to lose touch with who you were pre-baby. When my maternity leave ended I went back to work part-time. On top… Continue reading Simple daily self-care tips for new mums