Finding Quiet in a Noisy Life The noisier my life gets with all the boys, Barry the dog, and me shouting at them all from time to time… the more I crave silence. And finding quiet isn’t easy unless you think outside the box. I remember the first time I properly noticed it. About 14 […]
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Why everything you consume matters – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday. Four nights a week, without fail, I’d sit in front of the television absorbing half an hour of misery. EastEnders, for a total of 2 hours a week. If you’ve never seen it, imagine every possible thing that could go wrong in life – then
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Back in the summer, I wrote about all the things I was going to do in September when my youngest started school. The list was… ambitious. Hence this unrealistic expectations vs reality blog! I wouldn’t be writing it at all if the reality and the expectations were the same. So as a recap…Walking the puppy
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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