It was absolutely freezing today, but, at lunch time the sun came out and I found myself actually enjoying the cold fresh air and the stillness of the River Medway. Sometimes, just taking a moment to stop, look around and be present is just all you need (until the seagulls start sqwarking! lol)
Category: moments
What Children Teach Us
Really hectic day today...a new carpet being fitted in my bedroom meant that the whole room needed to be cleared by lunchtime...then throw a 2.5 year old into the mix (our grandson) and you have a recipe for disaster...or so I thought. But...he thoroughly enjoyed helping Grand-Dad dismantle the bed, had no problem being shut… Continue reading What Children Teach Us
Lushness
Luxuriated in french kisses and plum rain this morning and I smell wonderful! I'm also feeling pretty bloody relaxed. Sometimes, all it takes is a bath full of bubbles 😉
Being Creative
I was a chess widow today, and although I should be working on an assignment, I decided that I wanted to do something creative...something arty as todays self care. So I stuck on a Podcast and decorated, sorry, Decopatched my jar. I'll do another layer tomorrow, when this one is dry, but so far so… Continue reading Being Creative
Make ‘Em Laugh
"Don't you know ev'ry one wants to laugh" Gotta love Singin' in the Rain. I've spent some time this morning scouring YouTube for things to make me laugh. I love laughing...I don't do it often enough. Today, I really need it, as I have two poorly Puggies (throwing up), and trust me, there is nothing… Continue reading Make ‘Em Laugh
Time Out
I've got a busy day today, playing catch up after two days of workmen (and providing them with beverages). But even with a to do list that looks like a receipt for a monthly supermarket shop, i've made my self a cup of tea, have a small bowl of nuts (my preferred snack nowadays) and… Continue reading Time Out
Love Lists
I do love a list...especially a love list lol. Ok, let me explain... I think I first encountered making a list of "things you love" from The Artists Way, but I cant be 100% sure. But what I am 100% sure of is how good it makes you feel, writing down all those things that… Continue reading Love Lists
Journal Therapy
I am a journal junkie... I've been writing in a notebook almost daily since 2005 when I discovered The Artists Way by Julia Cameron (which I can highly recommend btw, along with all of Ms Cameron's books). One of the main tools from the Artists way is a concept known as "Morning Pages". Three pages… Continue reading Journal Therapy
The 20 Second Rule
Today was a grand-parenting day and hugs from small children are just the best. Do a Google search on hugging and it pulls up loads of articles that list the benefit of a hug....but, you have to do it for 20 seconds! I don't know about you, but that seems an uncomfortable amount of time.… Continue reading The 20 Second Rule
A Proper Sit Down
I've had a really busy day today...and although it was lovely, it was so nice to just take my shoes off, sit down (with The Puggies), have a Latte...and just breath... Bliss 😊
Self Care 365 