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Self care is not just for Christmas. This is why I have made the Self Care “Advent” Calendar easily accessible year round to support...

If you’re already feeling uncomfortable with this suggestion, stick with me. Many of us can find celebrating ourselves difficult. Maybe...

Connect? Disconnect? Which one is it? By disconnecting here, I’m talking about taking a break from social media, endlessly scrolling...

I generally meditate daily although my practice hasn’t been as regular over the last couple of months. When I do meditate regularly, I...

Learning new things can help us build our confidence, meet new people and give us a greater sense of wellbeing. I love learning – it...

Connecting with other people can be important for our wellbeing. When we are in contact with other people, we can be reminded of our...

Music can boost our mood and help calm stress. It can bring back memories and remind us of loved ones. Singing, playing, writing or...

Spreading joy can make us and others feel good. And we can do this in small but powerful ways. It might be smiling at people, asking...

Being in the moment can really help us to connect with ourselves and our loved ones. It can also lift our mood. When we’re truly in the...

This photo was taken on a local walk with a friend in early December. We had a lovely, peaceful time watching the herons and the waves....

I had a stressful experience yesterday which made me feel frustrated and a bit fearful. I tried to brush it off. But as the day went on,...

We’re over halfway through our calendar. I don’t know about you, but I’ve had a lot on. I was really looking forward to seeing a friend...

Tis the season for giving which is great as doing things for others can make us feel happier and boost our self esteem. The giving that...

Boundaries are important as they help us stay well. Being clear about our boundaries can also improve our relationships as others know...

Sometimes shifting the way we think can be one of the most effective tools we can use when we’re struggling generally or in a specific...

Being creative can make us feel good, improve our wellbeing and give us a sense of achievement. Some creative activities have even been...

It can sometimes be difficult to make time for ourselves, give ourselves space, spend money on ourselves or engage in self care. This...

Do something silly. Laughter makes us feel good. If you feel silly doing the silly thing? Perfect. Do it again. Share the silliness. If...

This is not about guilting yourself or labelling food or drinks as good or bad. I want you to think about what you have been eating and...

Yes, I’m aware that getting time for yourself with a wee one can be challenging. Or maybe you feel guilty or selfish when you take time...