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A cup of calm – what happened when I reduced my caffeine intake

November 10, 2019November 8, 20191 Comment

*This post contains gifted products* For the longest time I’ve been telling myself and others around me that one day, I’m going to cut back on caffeine. Just when I thought that day was never actually going to come, Adagio teas got in touch asking if I would like to try some of their teas … Continue reading A cup of calm – what happened when I reduced my caffeine intake

Monthly mindscape – Silent

August 25, 2019August 2, 2019Leave a comment

How on earth are we coming to the end of summer? Time moves in incredible ways, doesn’t it. I hope you’ve all had a wonderful August, I’m really looking forward to writing this month’s short story. I’m listening to Trills, a band that I think is the *perfect* soundtrack for writing.  The image I’ve chosen … Continue reading Monthly mindscape – Silent

Night-time anxiety: tools to quieten your mind

August 18, 2019August 16, 20193 Comments

When I’m feeling anxious, one of the first things to be affected is my sleep. My body will be tired, but my mind stays wide awake, turning over worries about the future and ruminations of the past. Conversations from the day will play on repeat as I question what I should have said instead.  I’ll … Continue reading Night-time anxiety: tools to quieten your mind

Looking up – a shortcut to calm

July 21, 2019July 19, 20192 Comments

A couple of months ago I went with Dan on the train somewhere (London, possibly). At the station we were both a little tense after some words of frustration were shared (about what, I can’t recall). As I sat, waiting for our train, I looked up. The sky was bright blue and the clouds were … Continue reading Looking up – a shortcut to calm

How to stop and smell the roses

June 16, 2019June 14, 20192 Comments

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

Monthly mindscape – dizzy

December 23, 2018December 20, 2018Leave a comment

OK, hands up who else is officially ready for a festive break? *puts up own hand* This year has been pretty great, but I am so ready to slow down. And with this in mind, I’ve decided to slow things down here on the blog too. When I thought about the things I have planned … Continue reading Monthly mindscape – dizzy

Questions to ask yourself when you’re overwhelmed

October 28, 2018October 26, 20185 Comments

Recently on Instagram I posted about being overwhelmed and it was one of my most liked posts… ever. It could have been down to the pretty picture of my hands holding a coffee cup, but I think it was the caption’s topic that got people’s attention. Overwhelm is a topic I talk about because it’s … Continue reading Questions to ask yourself when you’re overwhelmed

Building a meditation practice

October 10, 2018October 9, 20182 Comments

I’ve mentioned meditation from time to time here, but I realised recently that I haven’t actually dedicated a whole post to it yet - which is pretty surprising, because it's a practice I love. I thought I’d share with you what I get out of it and offer some advice on how to build your … Continue reading Building a meditation practice

How to calm a busy mind

September 9, 2018September 8, 20187 Comments

On a lunch break this week I was juggling a tuna melt panini in one hand and my book in the other. Crumbs were falling all over the place and I was dangerously close to dropping melted cheese down myself. I took a breath, put my book down and told myself to just eat the … Continue reading How to calm a busy mind

An anxious gal’s guide to networking

July 25, 2018July 25, 20185 Comments

I’ll be honest, I kind of hate the word networking - what I really mean here is attending events and meeting strangers. But ‘An anxious gal's guide to attending events and meeting strangers’ didn’t work so well as a title. You all know the events I mean though. Perhaps they are work events, maybe you’re … Continue reading An anxious gal’s guide to networking

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This is your annual reminder to take a breath 🙏 stop looking at what everyone else is doing, stop worrying about not having enough ‘exciting things’ to shout about as 2019 draws to a close and just breathe. It’s so easy to get caught up in everyone else’s announcements and launches it can be hard not to compare but try to remember we’re all growing at different rates and that’s OK 🌱
Instagram is somewhere I like to express myself creatively, somewhere I can play with visuals and come up with just the right words to go with them. This week on Seedling I'm talking about creativity, how it reduces stress and why it can be an important part of our self-care routine 💕 Search for 'Seedling' wherever you get your podcasts and you'll find the link for the show-notes in my bio. What's your favourite way to express yourself creatively? 🌱 #SeedlingPodcast
At the start of this year I challenged myself to read 10 books by the end of the year (not a lofty goal, but quite a stretch for me) and I’ve now read 12 (and another one nearly finished) 🎉 over the last month or so though, my reading has slowed and I’m looking forward for more time over the coming weeks to get reading again because I find it offers so much, including... . 📚 a calming dose of escapism 📚 a burst of creative inspiration 📚 a big old dollop of comfort . As a writer it’s particularly important for me to read so I think it’s time I prioritised it again 💪 do you know how many books you’ve read this year?
This week on the blog I'm sharing 5 simple things I do each week that make life run just that little bit easier. Spoiler - they involve planning and routines, so if that's not your jam, you might want to give this one a miss 😅 Do you have any systems/routines in place that make your life easier? Link to blog in bio ❤️
I think the reason I was so drawn to this print by @rosieoneilluk was because it sounds so similar to ‘keep going’ and now, every time I need to give myself a lil’ pep talk, I tell myself to ‘keep growing’ 💪 🌱 because that’s how we learn, how we develop and how we take steps forward. When we ‘keep growing’ we collect evidence that we can do this and we start to believe in ourselves and that’s the energy I want more of us to bring to 2020 💫 if that’s something you’re looking for support with next year, I’m taking on coaching clients to start in January so pop me a DM if you think I could be the right person to help ❤️ do you have a mantra or phrase you use when you need a pep talk?
For many of us, liking and accepting who we are is difficult. I've certainly been on one hell of a journey with it all. This week on the podcast I'm talking about the radical act of liking ourselves and how we can develop self-acceptance 💕 I share some of my journey and some tips that may help you learn to like yourself a little more ✨ I'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode, is self-acceptance something you struggle with? #seedlingpodcast 🌱

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