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
Tag: Mental Health
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
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
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
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
Let me tell you about my grandad
I always leave the 13th May free even if I’ve been blogging a lot in case I want to write about my dad. He passed away 24 years ago. 24 years of writing or thinking about him every 13th May. A date seared into my brain. Never did I think I’d be writing about my… Continue reading Let me tell you about my grandad
Capitalism Breeds Heartlessness: Workplaces Don’t Support Our Lows
A number of my friends and family have shared difficulties they have had with their workplace now that they are facing illness (physical or mental) and it's shining a light on the ugly core of capitalism. Why are the low points of your employees' lives such an inconvenience? Why is supporting your employees through struggle… Continue reading Capitalism Breeds Heartlessness: Workplaces Don’t Support Our Lows
People Who Have Stayed With Me: Take Time to Care A Little More
I was speaking to my bestie about a recent heartbreak and she said something so beautiful that it inspired this blog post. She said, Those kids will remember the love you gave forever. I still remember the teachers who cared about me and saw me for who I was, not just a problem. You may… Continue reading People Who Have Stayed With Me: Take Time to Care A Little More
Jealous of this weekend’s runners: destined to be a spectator and never a participant?
It felt euphoric this weekend and last to stand and support the runners of the Manchester Marathon and the Stratford-Upon-Avon Half and Full Marathon. I was there to support my husband and sister respectively. I made signs. I ran around to ensure I saw them at different spots. The spectators are important because they inspire… Continue reading Jealous of this weekend’s runners: destined to be a spectator and never a participant?
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