I had a conversation with a friend over coffee recently and they were telling me how happy they were. They said things were going well in work and life and that things were just... falling into place. They also said that this makes them uneasy. They’re worried about what’s around the corner. They think this … Continue reading How to stop and smell the roses
If you asked me six months ago what my career plan was, the answer would have been different to what it is today. My answer today is, honestly - I’m not sure. The careful plan I made back then was, it turns out, too rigid and not realistic. And that’s OK. In fact, since letting … Continue reading It’s OK to change your mind
“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail” ooooft, that’s a strong quote to start with, isn’t it? In all seriousness though, I want to talk about how self-care can be a preventative measure when it comes to our mental health and how we can get the most from it with a little preparation. … Continue reading How to make a self-care first-aid kit
I hope I’m not alone when I say - where is this year going? Things seem to be moving very quickly, but I’m not actually mad about it. Things feel quite in flow for me at the moment. I feel energised, excited and free. I guess when there’s less resistance in the form of stress … Continue reading Monthly mindscape – open
Sustainability is a topic I think we’re all seeing come up more and more and, for good reason. More of us are waking up to the fact that our planet isn’t going to be around forever, especially if we keep treating it the way we are. When it comes to making changes though... it can … Continue reading Small steps towards sustainability
I’ve been writing some quite in-depth/heavy posts lately and felt a real urge to inject a little lightness. Recently when my colleagues at work were talking about content that inspires them, an article about food came up that was literally just about that - food. It wasn’t shrouded in health statistics or offered as a … Continue reading Dishes that bring me joy
I took a break from work recently; 5 days away from social media and 12 days altogether with zero thoughts about work and... honestly? It’s been one of the best things I could have done, both personally and professionally. As you’ll know if you follow me online, I was beginning to feel exhausted by work, … Continue reading The importance of not working to refuel creativity
So there’s a little pre-scheduling magic taking place today as I’m writing this before my week off *everything*, and in fact when you’re reading this, I should be on my way home from Bristol after a lovely weekend with Dan (Aw, I hope future me enjoyed it). I’m sure I’ll write a post delving … Continue reading Monthly mindscape – spark
A comment I sometimes get from those who follow me online is how consistent I am with my content. It’s worth saying here that creating content, whether it’s a blog post, a newsletter or even an instagram story, can be.... a lot. Individually it may not seem like much, but pull all of the different … Continue reading How to stay consistent with your content
I can’t remember exactly when I started tracking my mood, but at a guess I would say about 3-4 years ago. It would have been when I first bought myself a Happiness Planner. This planner prompts you to track your mood and since then, regardless of what planner/journal I’m using (I’m currently using the Positive … Continue reading The benefits of mood tracking
