I've suffered with insomnia all my life and was prescribed my first lot of sleeping tablets at the age of 14. I've just learnt to live with my sleep problems over the years, the constant exhaustion and waking up feeling like I have a hangover (without the fun of the alcohol the night before lol).… Continue reading Magical Magnesium
Month: January 2020
Adopting Routines Part 1
I've never really been big on routines, apart from those dictated to me by kids and a job. But...just recently, having had to give up "work" (due to the Arthritis) and being at home all day, i've longed for structure, something other than feeding the Pugs and taking them for walks/garden tiddle breaks. So I… Continue reading Adopting Routines Part 1
The Power of Podcasts
A year ago i'd never listened to a podcast. No, thats a lie...I think I listened to a writing one about 3 or 4 years ago lol...just the one mind. Then last year, something clicked. I don't know what it was (or who it was) but I found myself on iTunes, subscribing to podcasts. Since… Continue reading The Power of Podcasts
No News Is Good News
Today I have been fasting...from the news. It's been 24 hours so I don't have a clue whats going on in the world. I'm not a big news watcher, if i'm honest, but i've never actively avoided it...until today. It's been quite hard, especially with FB, but it's also been quite liberating. The BBC did… Continue reading No News Is Good News
Friends
Once a week I meet up with a group of friends for general chit chat plus discussions on books, writing, films and TV. We met through Nanowrimo and are a very diverse group...and thats what i love about it. No matter what mood i'm in when I arrive, even if i've had the shitiest of… Continue reading Friends
Sweet Almond & Macaroon
I love scented candles...actually, all candles lol. So today I treated myself to a new one when I was shopping in Aldi. And then spent most of the evening reading, whilst being engulfed in the heady scent of almonds. Now if that isn't self care I don't know what is 😉
Adding Two Years To My Life
Prima Magazine published an article back in 2017 entitled "Just 2 Hours Of Walking Each Week Could Help You Live Longer". We all know that exercise is good for us, and that walking is not only good for our bodies, but our minds too. But do we really need to do 10,000 steps a day?… Continue reading Adding Two Years To My Life
The Prince and I
I've been toying with meditation for years. I've even taken part in some guided sessions with Katherine Bolton, which were thoroughly enjoyable, but by the time i'd got home and back to real life, everything I learned went out the window! It just wasn't sticking. I have no ability whatsoever to quieten my mind lol.… Continue reading The Prince and I
Goal Setting
Every year I do a list of New Years Resolutions, and every year, come March I cant even remember what they were. So this year, i'm being sneaky...this year i'm attempting to trick my brain and calling it...a goal. I was interested to know what the difference really is and after some research I found… Continue reading Goal Setting
Late To The Keto Party
I've seen the word "Keto" banded around on FaceBook for quite a while, but never really knew what it was. I presumed it was just another fad diet. But then, a few weeks ago my friend Peter Jones asked me to have a look at a book he'd just finished writing. How To Eat Loads… Continue reading Late To The Keto Party
Self Care 365 