What can you do that serves you well, body and mind, in just ten minutes? Take a moment to think about the kind of things you could do in ten minutes, and then you’ll be starting to work on your own 10 minute challenge. We know we need to move and relax to best look …
Welcome to this month’s book readalong. As you know, I absolutely love the book readalong, it’s always one of my favourite #BringBackPaper activities. If you’ve yet to join in with one of these readalongs, let me tell you a little more about it and tempt you to join us. The book readalong is an easy …
I wrote last week about my cancer diagnosis two years ago. A diagnosis like that is life altering and it shifts your focus. Priorities have changed, the small things have become the big things, and many things simply don’t matter at all. Living well and protecting my peace are vital. They are central to my …
The move from primary school to secondary school comes with lots of changes and different priorities. One of the things that can easily slide as our kids grow older is their reading time. If your house is anything like ours, the kids seem to stay up with us later and later, or they’re out playing …
Two years ago this week I was in the Breast Clinic for the first time, thanks to a referral for a lump I’d found. The clinic involved a medical and lifestyle questionnaire, an examination, a mammogram, an ultrasound, and then I also needed a biopsy. It was a full on morning, and I found the …
Having a pen pal is great, we know this. Making friends all over the world and settling down to read their latest letter with a cuppa is a lovely feeling. As is penning our own letter and then getting a little creative with it. Sometimes, it can be fun to send little extra goodies to …
Do you need to go to the gym to get fit? You already know the answer to this one, don’t you? Of course not! Gyms can be daunting, expensive, time consuming and they can also lure us into a false sense of security. Before I go on, I will say that I am not anti-gym. I’m …
Welcome to this month’s #bringbackpaper activity, a postcard mailing. The postcard mailing is always a popular one, as it’s so simple to do. Sending out one postcard is easy to do, and I think that’s its appeal with so many of you. Even if you’re having a busy month, popping a postcard out is simple …
You’ll have noticed I am talking more and more about wellness here. It’s central to my life, and has been since my breast cancer diagnosis. I am living mindfully and wellness encompasses so much. Wellness can be taking a walk, catching up with a friend, a hot tea and a book, speaking positively to yourself, …
Reading has always been one of my favourite things to do in the world. Don’t get me wrong, there are plenty of other things I love to do, too, but I guess if someone asked me to name one thing I love, it’d be reading that I’d mention first. It’s the constant. I read when …
Energy slumps can be so frustrating. They drain our motivation, they lower our mood and they can end up stopping us from doing those things that we do want to do. The problem is, a lack of energy can often put us in a never-ending circle of struggling to do anything, so I want to …
This is a collaborative post Supporting a loved one with chronic health challenges can feel overwhelming. It’s hard to know where to start when the daily struggles seem endless. Whether they’re managing chronic pain or adjusting to a long-term illness, your support can make a real difference. You might wonder how to create a safe, …
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This is a collaborative post Selling a home is a complex process. There are a whole range of things you’ll need to keep in mind, and it can be a notoriously time-consuming issue to navigate, taking months and months if you pursue a traditional sale. For those looking to sell their home as quickly as …
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This is a collaborative post Most of us have heard stories about how pro footballers got into the game. These stories more often than not involve gruelling training schedules and, importantly, starting to play at a high level from the time they could first run. While inspirational, these kinds of stories can make us hesitate …
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This is a collaborative post An accident in the workplace can be an extremely difficult thing to endure. Suffer one, and you may experience significant pain and discomfort, as well as having your income disrupted. Getting the best from the situation, and optimising your recovery, often means taking a few essential steps. Let’s run through …
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This is a collaborative post A retail store has to market to its local audience. This involves studying the market, utilizing effective retail marketing strategies, and examining in-store analytics to see what’s working. There are dozens of ways to reach an audience as a brick-and-mortar. Especially if you have a niche, a retailer that puts …
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