Stopping breastfeeding – the highs and lows
A few weeks ago I had to stop breastfeeding suddenly. Although I had been gently cutting down for some time, I had wanted to stop and I had fed my […]
Category Archives: Stress
4 simple tips that might help you to get a good night’s sleep
If you’re anything like me you might be struggling to sleep at the moment. Research suggests that I’m not alone and that 63% (Ipsos Mori, 2020) of people have had […]
[Book Review] Real Life Money: An Honest Guide to Taking Control of Your Finances by Clare Seal
When I heard that Clare Seal, the woman behind the anonymous viral Instagram account @myfrugalyear was writing a book I couldn’t wait to read it. I have followed Clare on […]
5 things that bring me comfort during lockdown
1. Indulging in nostalgic TV I have found so much relief in watching some of my favorite shows or films from when I was little. Think lots of the Simpsons, […]
Trying Reiki for the first time
Back in February I made the decision to try reiki for the first time. Before this I had heard reiki spoken about but hadn’t been too sure what was involved […]
Dealing with “Mum Guilt”
Once you’ve had a baby, the phrase “Mum guilt” is everywhere (even though I’m pretty sure dad’s feel guilty too…). But still, the subject of guilt comes up a lot […]
Scared of the tube? 5 tips for travelling on the London Underground
For many years I absolutely hated the idea of traveling on the tube. On the rare occasion that I visited London my fear of the tube normally resulted in taking […]
A Mindful Pregnancy: 5 tips for getting through the first trimester
The 16th of December is a date that I don’t think I’ll ever forget. This was the date that I found out that after ten years together, Ollie and I […]
Guest blog: Executive coach Dr Siân Taylor explores how practicing mindfulness helps her to help others
One of the best “side effects” to becoming more mindful can be the positive influence that it has on our compassion for others and on our level of patience. This […]
4 simple tips for getting back on track
Although blogging is one of my favourite things to do, over the past few months finding the time to write has slipped down my list of priorities for various reasons. […]
Making it Mindful 