As you would have read, I’ve been taking a break from blogging whilst supporting my husband after the loss of my dear mother-in-law in late October. It has been a difficult time not only for our loss and adjusting to life without this delightful 94 year old, but also I’ve been struggling to regain my place in the world. I’ve been questioning my path; do I continue blogging, podcasting, my Facebook group or not? After a loss it is normal…
Staying connected in life means more than the obvious social connections. Studies have shown that staying connected with Family, Friends and your community brings many health benefits and is an important part of healthy ageing. COVID-19 has certainly taken it’s toll and now as…
During the Pandemic, I’ve seen an increase in emails from sites I have subscribed to offering all manner of ways to get through this period of #ISO. I have to admit that lately I’ve been clicking DELETE rather than reading most of them as…
Mindfulness is the practice of being completely aware of the present moment. It involves getting in touch with your thoughts, emotions, and body without judging or critiquing anything about yourself. For many, taking a few moments to relax and focus on yourself might sound…
From meditation to journaling to exercise, there are a handful of ways to practice mindfulness. It has become a large part of the wellness culture, as mental health and creating an intentional, mindful life are at the forefront of happiness. Mindfulness starts right at…
Over the last few weeks I’ve introduced you to some of my blogging friends and their thoughts on ‘What brings purpose and meaning’ to their lives. This week in the final guest series for #MakingMarchMeaningful is Peta Gillian from Strong Healthy Women. I’ve only…
Feeling Zen or Relaxed, calm, mindful whatever term you like to use, is important for good mental health and well-being. There are a variety of things we can do to find focus and calm from reading to going for a walk. Another way to…
I was thinking about Mindfulness and ways we can be more Mindful in our everyday life. As I was looking in my wardrobe, I wondered if that was actually being a mindful moment? I asked Christine Blundell from My Private Stylist & Sizzling Towards…
Listening to your Inner Voice Take time today to stop, step away from the busyness of life, close your eyes and listen to your surroundings. Then turn inward and listen to your inner voice. Linking up with Natalie & Leslie for Wellness Wednesday.…
It’s #MakingMarchMeaningful on the blog, but as I sat down to write a post my mind would not co-operate. I tried several times, with several ideas but each time I sat at the computer the words just would not flow. My mind would not…
