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Tag Archives: health
When I’m 90
My dad turned 90 yesterday and he’s a picture of health, has a great sense of humour and is one of the kindest people I know. I’m 53 years old and healthy enough, but how do I ensure that I … Continue reading
Posted in Health and wellness, Inspiration, Life
Tagged family, family time, happiness, health, self-care, writing
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A Reason to Take Regular Breaks Every Day
We have all experienced burnout in our lives at one time or another, but if we knew how to prevent this, surely we would try it wouldn’t we? It’s quite common to say that we’ll rest at the end of … Continue reading
A Little Self-care for Hair
This evening I washed my hair with a new shampoo and conditioner that my daughter has been using. To set the scene, my daughter is in her mid teens and later this week she is going to have the ends … Continue reading
Posted in Health and wellness, Inspiration, Life, working mum
Tagged balayage, haircare, health, menopause, plantur, self-care
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Putting What I’ve Learnt into Practice and Finding Balance
I recently studied for a course called ‘Children and Young People’s Mental Health’, and whilst doing it, I got the chance to put what I’d learnt into practise. Amongst other topics, I had been reading and answering questions on stress, … Continue reading
Posted in Health and wellness, Inspiration, Me time, Parenting, Wellbeing, working mum
Tagged calm, health, Life, mental health, overwhelmed, stress, worklife balance
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My first book launch party!
I’ve just come back from my very first book launch party! I should be thinking about going to sleep as I have work tomorrow, but I had to share this. My friend, yoga instructor and talented author Natasha Harding has … Continue reading
Posted in Parenting
Tagged books, From Bump to Baby, health, massage, Natasha Harding, preganancy, self-help, teaching, yoga
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Clutter castles in the spare room
Why do we need so much stuff? As I look around my semi-tidy study/spare room, I’m now noticing items piled on top of other items. These are things that didn’t quite make it to the garage following my ‘how to deal with … Continue reading
Posted in Toys, mess and clutter
Tagged Cleaning, Feng Shui, health, Karen Kingston, Life, organised
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