In this fast-paced world we live in, we sometimes forget that healthy communication is about taking our time with the other person(s) we are conversing with. It's not about the fastest response; most articulate response; who is right; who is smarter; or, worst yet, who shouts the loudest! Instead, healthy communication does a few things,… Continue reading Healthier Relationships: Phrases for better communication
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How to Take Back Control of Your Life
Someone told me that they don't feel in control of their life right now and this hit me. I think we all have times when we don't feel in control or as if everything is decided for us. Since speaking with them, I've been reflecting on our sense of control and I just happened to… Continue reading How to Take Back Control of Your Life
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!
Political Jargon Examples for Confident Political Conversations and Navigating Social Issues
I have learned that a lot of us don’t actually know the meanings of the political language being used around us. Over the last year or so, I have learned some new terms so I wanted to help highlight them for you, so we can better understand what we read and hear in the news… Continue reading Political Jargon Examples for Confident Political Conversations and Navigating Social Issues
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
How to Make Reading Fun Again
I’ve not been enjoying my reading very much so far this year. And that’s sad! Reading is an amazing hobby that is so good for us, but I feel that I, like many others, have taken some of the fun out of it. Here are some ideas I have for how to enjoy reading again… Continue reading How to Make Reading Fun Again
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
My January Intentions ~ 2026
January has come around quickly, and I usually love this time of year for setting new goals, opening a new journal and planner, and visualising what I want to do with this gift of a blank slate. But last year, I did my January a little differently and I loved it. Here are my intentions… Continue reading My January Intentions ~ 2026
