I've been doing a lot of mindful doodling lately - it's been bringing me peace and calm during stressful times. There's something very soothing about making repetitive movements with your hand, and it gives your brain a focus without having to really think about what...
Activity time: 10 - 20 minutesColours have an emotional connection for many of us, and we can use them to express ourselves where we maybe don't have the words. Colouring emotions is a very simple activity I created for myself to help identify emotions, and explore...
Last tended: 8 November 2023For original homeware, stationery and gifts, buying from independent makers is absolutely the way to go. There's something just so satisfying about knowing you've helped another creative keep their business running, and you can't beat the...
As the daffodils start to appear and blossom tentatively creeps onto the trees here in my corner of the UK, I thought it was the perfect time for a soundtrack to welcome in the spring. I love reflecting the mood of nature with the music I listen to, and spring is no...
This winter has been especially difficult for almost everyone I know, and if you've felt the tug of universal overwhelm that has been hanging around like a fog, you're not alone. It definitely feels like a time to encourage rest, relaxation and re-inspiration, and so...
I'm really excited to be announcing this at last - a project I've been working on with Bath Mind over the past few months went live today, for Mental Health Awareness week! Room 627 is an online space offering mental health and wellbeing support to young people moving...
Recently I was introduced to the concept of Stoicism, and I'm finding it fascinating. I've never given it much though before, dismissing it as something cold and emotionless, but I'm beginning to realise this is a complete misunderstanding, and I've actually been...
Recently I've come across several different notions of how we can live and work in harmony with our 'seasons', and I find the concept fascinating. When I worked as an employee we used to set yearly, quarterly and monthly goals, and through my journey setting up as a...