This year is drawing to a close and so now is the perfect time to reflect, review, celebrate and get clear on what you want to make happen in the coming year! Get your planner/notebook out, pour yourself a drink and take yourself off somewhere quiet and peaceful. Light a candle, put some relaxing music on …
Our home is our sanctuary, a place of safety and security. It’s where we retreat for rest and relaxation, and this is all the more important than during the long, dark days of winter. The need to hunker down as the days get darker and temperatures drop is inevitable. Humans have long associated feelings of …
Create a Personal Mission Statement If done well, a personal mission statement will provide you with clear boundaries for all of your goals, plans and priorities. Every goal you develop should support your mission statement. Create a ‘Must Do in Life’ List Create a list of all the things you want to do, be, and experience before …
With the festive party season in full swing, investing in me-time is more important than ever to protect mental health and overall well-being. The weeks leading up to Christmas and New Year can become a whirlwind of planning, preparation and partying, however, slowing down and reconnecting is vital for both mental and physical well-being during …
December is finally here, so let’s talk about cosy Nordic Christmas traditions. Having been living in the UK for 14 years, it has always been important to hold onto some traditions from back home and find joy in the little moments. I guess I miss my home especially now this period – it is when …
It’s all too easy to let Christmas pass you by without truly enjoying and appreciating its magic. Everything leads up to that one special day, and then, within the blink of an eye, it’s gone, vanishing until the next year. All the stressing over shopping, card sending, cooking and what to wear for the Christmas …
How’s your Christmas prep going? So far, I’ve had those difficult chats with family where I reiterate that I’m keeping things simple and my budget low. They’re pretty used to how I do things now but I still like to set expectations. It’s taken me years to find my version of Christmas – It’s inspired …
If there’s one thing the last couple of years has taught me is to differentiate between want and need. I’ve got more than I need and I honestly don’t want or need anything – believe me when I say this; I never thought I’d say these words. I’ve spent the last couple of years de-cluttering …
Winter is for resting, nourishing, and introspection. It’s short, dark days spent cosying up, focused inwards on home. A time for nesting, resting, nourishing, restoring, gathering with friends around the fire, and preparing yourself for the new year ahead. Winter Journaling Prompts: Next, you are now about to create a vision for your life for …
Do a Life Assessment Look at your daily decisions and habits. Automate or eliminate where you can. Break things down into the following categories that apply and see where you need to put in some work to be more efficient, productive, fulfilled, and happier. Also, acknowledge where you are doing well and give yourself credit …
