I have notebooks for specific things...a daily journal, a writing notebook (for story ideas, writing tips and advice i've picked up - like a commonplace book)), a fiction writing notebook, a writing diary/journal (where I whinge and moan about my writing projects) and a daily planner. But I also carry a small, rather tatty notebook… Continue reading My “Everyday” Notebook
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Freedom from FaceBook
I think I may have finally kicked my FaceBook addiction! I realised quite recently that I was spending about 2 hours a day on social media, mainly FaceBook...WTF???? Do I want to live my life like that? Do I want FaceBook to be the first thing I do when I wake up and am drinking… Continue reading Freedom from FaceBook
Inspiration
Yesterday I went up to London with a friend to see a talk given by writer Tracy Chevalier, author of Girl With A Pearl Earring (amongst her many other books). It was a lovely day (even with the tube closures!) and Ms Chevalier was both inspiring and interesting. I came away realising that research doesn't… Continue reading Inspiration
DIY Crystal Healing
Last week a lovely friend of mine gave me a little bag of Crystals... Such a wonderful and thoughtful gift (thank you so much honey!)...which reminded me that I have a collection of crystals in storage (I have loads of stuff in storage...long story lol) that I haven't seen for about 5 years! Whilst clearing… Continue reading DIY Crystal Healing
Doing Nothing…
Ok, well, not actually doing nothing...I watched a TED Talk. I used to watch loads until I discovered Podcasts, so it was nice to watch one again...its been a while. Stumbled across this gem by Andy Puddicombe (who I subsequently find out is the co-creator of Headspace - thanks Google) which is well worth the… Continue reading Doing Nothing…
Learn Something New
There are 72,000 man hole covers in New York. I learnt that yesterday from a documentary 😂 I love learning new stuff, always have. I'm curious and inquisitive and always looking for the story behind things. So i'd rather spend all day watching documentaries than films and TV shows. My husband likes to watch fictional… Continue reading Learn Something New
Self Care 365 