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Power Hour
Back in May I came across a brilliant podcast thanks to my yoga teacher. It's simply called Power Hour and is presented by Adrienne Herbert. It is interesting, motivational, straight talking and a really good listen. The aim of the podcast is "getting to know other...
Make an appointment with yourself.
"I haven't got time" is what I often hear when I talk to people about self-care. Life is busy, and it's the busy-ness of modern day life that I think makes self-care even more essential. Self-care doesn't need to take masses of time but I do think it takes planning....
A repost of A Moment of Realisation
About this time last year I posted the following blog post. I'm reposting A Moment of Realisation for new readers to discover the blog, and because the similarities between now and then are uncanny! I also would still say "no, I don't suffer with anxiety!" I was...
My Anxiety Journey
I'm pretty sure I have posted a version of this sometime before. But this week is Mental Health Awareness Week, and so I thought it was a good time to repost my anxiety journey. I hope it gives other sufferers ideas and hope. My Anxiety Journey The first memory I...
Looking Up!
I was lucky enough to spend last weekend on a yoga retreat in Cornwall, run by my yoga teacher. I knew the yoga was going to be brilliant, because Tina is an awesome teacher and I love the way she teaches. Being able to practice yoga two or three times a day was a...
Caring for yourself and the planet
Today (I'm writing this on 22nd April) is Earth Day, an annual event to help tackle the problems affecting the environment, the planet, Earth. If you have missed the increased media attention on the plastic pollution of the World's seas and the climate change issues,...
7 year old yogi
Spring certainly feels like it has sprung. I'm writing this in the sunshine, albeit with a jumper or two on, but to feel the sun on my face is just lovely. Here's hoping that it lasts a little while longer. Yet again time has run away with me, I've been meaning to...
2019 – The Year for Self-Care
It's not an official thing for this year to be a year for self-care but it is my resolution. To practice self-care and to share and encourage self-care. It fits in with everything that my business offers, and the more I believe in the power and importance of self-care...
10 days of self-care. Day 10
Day 10 - the right ambience Creating a comforting and relaxing environment can be a nice way to promote your self care. For me when the children and the other half are away, when no one needs me, lighting the candles, burning my favourite essential oils, putting on my...