Traditional Bathroom Makeover
We’ve been living in our current home for over six years but haven’t had the time or money to do as much to it as we’d like. Your home should be your sanctuary – especially…
Tag: self-care
Ten Affirmations For Anxiety Sufferers
When I was first suffering from Postnatal Depression and Anxiety following Caterpillar’s birth in 2013 the most terrifying, paralyzing thought was that I would never get better and I would never find my way back…
Five TV Shows I’ll Be Watching In 2018
A few weeks ago I tried to explain to my four year old that when I was young there were only four TV channels, nothing “on demand” and he’d only be able to watch kids…
Five Reasons Why Routine Can Improve Your Mental Health
We’re now a full week into 2018 and I couldn’t be happier about that. I mentioned last week about the struggles I experience during the “crimbo limbo” and how by the time New Year’s Eve…
2017 Highlights
Similar to last year, 2017 has been another mixed bag year for me. It seems they all are these days to be honest and that’s okay; life is full of ups and downs and if…
Five Ideas For Practicing Mindfulness Outside This Christmas
It’s tempting during Winter to want to stay warm and cozy indoors but getting out into the fresh air and being around nature is a great way to relieve holiday stress and practice mindfulness, something which…
The Perfect Self-Care Night In With One4All Gift Cards
Pre-Christmas family mania is in full swing this week as we take a sleigh ride towards the big day but I’ve happily put some plans in place to indulge in some self-care during what I call…
Three Christmas Card-Making Ideas
My arty side has always been restricted to writing, not art or crafting. I’m messy and can’t draw or paint for toffee however during my feverish exploration of self-care ideas during the last five years…
Five Ways To Treat Yourself With One4All Gift Cards
Regular readers know I’m a big advocate of self-care, especially for parents and especially during the stressful, festive season. You can’t pour from an empty cup, as they say, so it’s really important we take…
The Mixed-up Identity Of Modern Mums
I wrote this post back in 2015 about how our identities change when we become parents and how this can been an unsettling and sometimes shocking experience. I’ll never know how much of the emotional difficulty…