Since discovering minimalism and decluttering my entire life over the last couple of years, I stopped buying a lot of things that previously cost me quite a lot of money. Saving money is a great side effect of minimalism as you simply don’t consume like you used to – I know I don’t. I am …
Rules for de-cluttering Your Life
If you’ve been following me, you know I am passionate about simplifying my overall life and one way I do this, is by de-cluttering. Decluttering is powerful and life-changing, to say the least, and I’ve honestly spent the last couple of years selling, giving away, donating and throwing away over half of my belongings – …
Creating your own Meditation Practice at Home
Meditation changed my life in ways that I can describe in detail and in other ways in which I have no words. But more than something which has allowed me to get or acquire something else, meditation is my constant companion. Every day, I meditate. And every day I feel the peace that comes from …
Ways to Reset Your Life
I remember talking to a good friend of mine a couple of months before we moved to St Leonards-on-Sea last year when I made (what she thought) was a fascinating remark. As I was in the process of downsizing and moving home from the countryside of Hertfordshire to the seafront of Hastings in order to …
Living Life at a Slower Pace
The way I viewed time change in 2008. The year I packed all my belongings and moved 1,000 miles down south to London with Khushi. I arrived in London with only one main intention: to start my life all over again, away from everything and everyone – escaping my old life, my old self. Immersed …
Personal Sabbatical – Taking a ‘PAUSE’ in Life
I’ll be 45 in October next year (2022), and lately, I have been thinking a lot about taking a personal sabbatical – a PAUSE in life so to say. Until this morning – literally – it was just an idea I was playing around with only to put it aside, then Khushi and I were …
The Mindful Kitchen and 7 Ways to Stop Food Waste
Food waste starts in the grocery store. The smarter you are about a few important rules while shopping, the less food you’ll waste. And less wasted food is good for the planet, your wallet, and your peace of mind. Here are some shopping tips to avoid food waste: 1. Opt for vegetables that can be …
How to Plan & Live Your Year Intentionally
Each morning you have been gifted a blank canvas with the opportunity to design your life. Are you designing on purpose? Or are you living in default mode, in reaction to the elements around you? To be intentional you must be fully aware of your thoughts and presence. How do you want to feel today? …
Weekly Love Letter
It’s like having a cup of tea and a chat with me on Sunday mornings – a strong dose of inspiration and encouragement to help you Live a Well-Designed Life; Consciously, Intentionally & Wholeheartedly. I want you to live your life fully – each day, less on autopilot and more on purpose – living a …
Make time and take time for Self-Care
The lives of most modern women tend to revolve around their work and home life. Although this is highly rewarding, it brings with it plenty of sleep deprivation, worry and stress. If you are leading a busy life, your health and well-being will inevitably have an impact on what you are able to do for …