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
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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
A Bit of a Lie Down
Didn't get to bed until late last night (the husband had a chess match) so this morning I really didn't want to get up...I was knackered lol I'm sleeping an average of 7 hours a night now (thanks to the Magnesium!) but I feel like I could sleep for 8 or 9, if the Puggies… Continue reading A Bit of a Lie Down
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
Aromas
Today has been all about smells lol. I've always had an interest in Aromatherapy. At one stage, a few years ago, I even considered training as an Aromatherapist and working from home (the house we lived in at the time had a detached garage which would have been easy to convert into a therapy room).… Continue reading Aromas
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 😊
My Feathered Friends
I've always fed the birds (and the foxes) no matter where we've lived. But it used to be Starlings, Sparrows and the odd Collared Dove. But since we've lived here our regular garden visitors are (on top of the ones above) Robins, various Tits, Jays, Woodpeckers, a whole family of Magpies, Ravens (I'm sure they're… Continue reading My Feathered Friends
Self Care 365 