We are here, we made it! The midpoint of 2026. It's been...a weird first half. Hard, confusing, sad, very sad. I've cried a lot. But that aside, I wanted to quickly reflect on how I chose to split the year in half right from the get-go and why this has been beneficial. Jan-Jun ELEMENT: Water… Continue reading Halfway Through 2026: First Half Reflection, Second Half Focus
On Remembrance, Grief, & Honouring a Life Well-Lived
A week ago, we laid our grandfather to rest. Finally, he is at peace. One with the earth. Returned to his Master in the Heavens above. Here, today, I wanted to just ruminate on remembering loved ones, the waves of grief, and what it means to honour someone's life. On the day of his funeral,… Continue reading On Remembrance, Grief, & Honouring a Life Well-Lived
Books for Pride Month: Honouring the LGBTQ+ Community
For each heading, I will recommend books I've read, ones I own but haven't read yet, and ones on my radar of interest. These book recommendations either feature main characters who are a part of the LGBTQ+ acronym, or the author is themselves. L - Lesbians Read: Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil Girl,… Continue reading Books for Pride Month: Honouring the LGBTQ+ Community
Things I’ve apologised for when I shouldn’t have
Maybe it's because I'm British or because I'm a woman, or because I have low self-esteem, but I've apologised A LOT. And today, I wanted to reflect on all the times I really shouldn't have. Of course, we must apologise when we have wronged someone, but that's less frequently than we might think. Maybe it’s… Continue reading Things I’ve apologised for when I shouldn’t have
How to Write More Frequently: Warm Up Tips
Before a run or a workout, you need to warm up. You stretch or activate the muscles before you expect your body to perform, right? Well, it's the same for writing! If we want our minds to perform, we need to warm them up. Stretch it, ease it in, get the cogs turning. If you… Continue reading How to Write More Frequently: Warm Up Tips
Reminder to set the bar low: it’s more fun!
One of my new favourite go-to wholesome films is Next Goal Wins. It’s about the international football team of American Samoa, which has never won a game or even scored a goal before. I love it because of its Polynesian wit and huge heart at the centre of the people and narrative. Before I tell… Continue reading Reminder to set the bar low: it’s more fun!
Things that are worth tracking & noticing
Taking note of the things you are doing, feeling, experiencing is great feedback. It's data you can use to make changes. Sometimes we just do things without thought and this is worrying because it might be contributing to (or straight up causing) our biggest problems. I've found that tracking my habits, writing in a journal,… Continue reading Things that are worth tracking & noticing
Make Fitness Fun By Gamifying Workouts: Fitness Bingo
I go through periods of being super into my fitness and workouts, then others when I really can't be bothered. Fitness and physical health should be something natural but in today's world of fitness trends and pricey gym memberships, reformer pilates and celeb routines, we sometimes don't know where to start and quite frankly, can't… Continue reading Make Fitness Fun By Gamifying Workouts: Fitness Bingo
Book Recommendations for the Grieving Process
I lost my grandad last week and I've looked at my bookshelves wondering what would be the most healing for me to read right now. Grief isn't easy, quick or linear. Along the journey, you may need different things. One week, you want to feel the sadness and explore the grief. Another week, you want… Continue reading Book Recommendations for the Grieving Process
Justifying book buying: owning more books than I’ll likely ever read
Fine, I admit it, I have bought a LOT of books in the last month or so since my no-buy at the start of 2026. Since my birthday, I've splurged! Firstly, intentionally, and then, it sort of just happened. Let me explain! I've visited charity shops a lot in April, due to my birthday, my… Continue reading Justifying book buying: owning more books than I’ll likely ever read
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