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I should be retesting my 30-day challenge right now. I’ve been telling myself I’ll start “when things settle down” for weeks. I’ve now decided that the perfect time myth really is a myth. So, I’m starting today! But it did get me thinking about time and getting started. I have a lot of things I’m […]

What if I told you that the secret to loving life more isn’t about doing more, achieving more, or cramming more into your diary? What if the answer is actually the complete opposite? I stumbled into slow living quite by accident during the early days of COVID, and it’s become one of the most transformative

When someone mentions mindfulness, do you immediately think “I don’t have time for that”? You’re not alone. Between work deadlines, family responsibilities, and the endless stream of notifications pinging away, finding time for a lengthy meditation practice feels about as realistic as finding a unicorn in your back garden. But here’s what busy people often

Have you ever sat in a mandatory training session, watching colleagues fill in their development plans like they’re completing their tax return? Ticking boxes, choosing courses that look good on paper, focusing solely on what might land them that next promotion? I’ve been there too, and whilst there’s nothing wrong with career advancement. I’ve come

Going for walks with kids can feel like a huge challenge. But getting kids out for walks in nature doesn’t have to feel like pulling teeth – getting them excited can be a bit of a push. Depending on a lot of factors – their ages, the weather, their hunger levels or generally what mood

Updated March 2026 — I first wrote this post in 2025 when I was still finding my feet with all of this. Since then the journey has accelerated considerably. I’m now a certified Reiki Level 1 practitioner, nearly finished with Level 2, and preparing to offer treatments. I’ve left the original post largely intact because

When was the last time you truly felt present in your surroundings? I mean completely absorbed, with all your senses engaged and your mind quiet enough to notice the extraordinary details in ordinary moments? Living mindfully isn’t about grand gestures or complicated meditation practices. It’s about being fully present in the everyday experiences that fill

We’ve all heard about gratitude lists. They’re touted as miracle workers for mental wellbeing, but if I’m being honest, sometimes writing “I’m grateful for my cup of tea” doesn’t feel particularly transformative. Yet despite my initial scepticism, I’ve discovered that a properly crafted gratitude list can genuinely shift your perspective and help you love life

How to be happy is one of life’s most fundamental questions. We all want to be happier, yet it can feel frustratingly elusive in our modern lives. Despite having more conveniences and opportunities than any generation before us, happiness doesn’t seem to have increased alongside these advances. If you’re wondering how to be happier, you’re