One of the most exquisite pleasures is having time at home without a to-do list. To enjoy the sanctuary that comforts me rejuvenates me and allows me to dream so that when I do step outside into the world I can do, seek and produce. 1. Cook at home Find simple, yet delicious recipes and …
With the added pressures of stories in the media, digital advances at the click of a button and social media supplying us with idyllic food photos, it can leave us overwhelmed trying to live up to high expectations, preventing us from making any positive change at all. The most important thing is to get to …
Our lives are full of obligations, and therefore it’s important that we take the time to connect with ourselves. So many of us go through life disconnected from our inner-self, looking for something else (or someone else) to complete us. When we draw our awareness deeper inwards, we begin to feel supported, guided, and at …
If you’ve been following me, you’ll know I’ve been talking a lot about the importance of spending time alone with yourself – without distractions. It’s crucial for all of us because it opens up space for our real thoughts to come through, of being immersed in our own thoughts and inner guidance, being comfortable with …
If you’ve been following me, you’ll probably know, how over the last 18 months, I’ve simplified every area of my life; Home, gadgets and the cloud, businesses and business systems, I’ve simplified my finances by decreasing the monthly outgoings and increasing my monthly savings and so much more. My simplifying game has been strong if …
Can you believe the New Year is about 90 days away?! In just three short months, we’ll be welcoming and ringing in another year. This year was better than last year as we were reunited with our loved ones despite lockdowns and restrictions. It has, however, flown by, Christmas only seems like yesterday, yet here …
As Autumn sets in with its cold, grey mornings and the sun disappears a little bit earlier each day, beat the Autumn blues this season and take out time daily for ‘hygge’. Being a Scandinavian (Norway to be exact), Hygge is something that I am very familiar with and have been practising for years. What …
Summer is coming to an end and my favourite season is on its way… It’s time to slow down. Sometimes, it seems as though we spend much of our time searching for peace and serenity in our lives. So this month, I’ll be focusing on cultivating serenity and calmness as we are transitioning into Autumn …
I’m a natural declutterer. I love order and simplicity and a feeling of lightness or expansiveness in my home, my days and my overall life. But I’m also a deep feeler and while I don’t care about stuff as I used to, I do care deeply about relationships, connections, and Living a Well-Designed Life. I’ve …
Productivity isn’t about doing more; it’s about making more use of your time. And to be productive, you need to have a good system in place. To upgrade your systems, ask: What’s annoying about how I capture my ideas, thoughts, notes and tasks? What’s frustrating about organising my ideas, thoughts, notes and tasks? How …
