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
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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?
Over 6 months working from home – my thoughts
I changed jobs completely and went from working in a fast-paced, busy environment (a mainstream senior school) to working from home 4-5 days a week (in admissions for a university)! The big change was scary, but it was the best decision I could have made for many reasons. Now that it's been almost 8 months,… Continue reading Over 6 months working from home – my thoughts
Saying Goodbye: Mourning the End of a Chapter
That's it, our last day in this house. A house that felt like home since 2022. A place that saved us from our last rented home which didn't turn out too well in the end. Convenient location, perfect size, space to make our own. And while we are moving on to bigger and better (hopefully),… Continue reading Saying Goodbye: Mourning the End of a Chapter
How to Breathe Series & Content Changes on YouTube
Happy February, everyone! How we feeling about the last month of winter? I know I can’t wait for springtime! I wanted to just let you know about my channel changes going forward. I will no longer be called “Yoga for Writers” on YouTube. Instead, introducing the “Pages & Pauses” channel! The reason for the change… Continue reading How to Breathe Series & Content Changes on YouTube
Get to Know Me: My Fumbles and Triumphs
This is another post in the Get to Know Me series of January. Today, I wanted to share open and honestly all the ways I've felt I've failed, fallen, or fumbled in life and the ways I've triumphed. I am calling them "failures" but they aren't. Not really. But they are all things I've felt… Continue reading Get to Know Me: My Fumbles and Triumphs
Why I shaved my head – hair journey
I have a buzzcut now. This is a massive change from the head of curly hair I've had for years. But I've thought about a "big chop" for ages now. Finally, I felt brave enough and took the plunge! I decided not to share a fundraising page before shaving my head because that would give… Continue reading Why I shaved my head – hair journey
Get to Know Me: My Mental Health Journey
It is no secret that I have struggled with my mental health for years. It is my journey to mental wellness (stability, acceptance, neutrality, whatever) that led me to creating this blog in the first place. So in case you're new or wanted an update, here in my mental health journey in a nutshell. Context:… Continue reading Get to Know Me: My Mental Health Journey
Get to Know Me: Confessions
For January, I want to reintroduce myself. I've gained new followers and readers, so it seemed apt in January to reacquaint you with who I am and why I'm here. So, for my first "Get to Know Me" series post, I thought I'd do a playful one: my confessions! *insert dark secret image from Inside… Continue reading Get to Know Me: Confessions
Consider some different goals / resolutions this year
As 2025 comes to a close, everyone is reflecting on their year and thinking up goals and resolutions for 2026. I invite you to ditch the overdone basics and think outside of the box! No more: Run a marathon Lose 5kg Become a vegan (when you’ve never tried it before and expect it to happen… Continue reading Consider some different goals / resolutions this year
S. R. Crawford 