I want to like classical music, I really do...but I don't know where to start lol. So i've just treated myself to this... I'd never heard of the "Mozart Effect" until last year, so i've been trying to listen to more classical music to help me focus while studying. Today I listened to Classic FM… Continue reading The Mozart Effect
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Adopting Routines Part 2
Sticking to the "Morning" routine has been quite easy, but developing an evening routine is proving far more difficult. One of the things I wanted to implement was a phone/laptop ban after 8pm. I've seen various articles online saying you should turn your phone off 1 hour before bed (like this one). And I totally… Continue reading Adopting Routines Part 2
Sofa Time
Yesterday my boiler died 😞 So we have no heating...well, thats a bit of a lie, what we do have is two fan heaters and an oil filled plug in radiator (so the bedroom and living room are warm) lol. So self care today was all about keeping warm, snuggling on the sofa with my… Continue reading Sofa Time
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
Magical Magnesium
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
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 😉
Self Care 365 