Honest, practical pieces about midlife tiredness, burnout, sensory overload and the small things that actually help. What to do when you’re feeling wrung out, how to learn your limits and build gentler rhythms so life feels more sustainable.
I realised something recently. My blog was completely ruining my Sundays. And, sometimes, my Saturdays. Sounds a bit dramatic. Especially considering how much I love… Read More »When helpful habits become heavy rules
Half an hour ago (as I write this) my phone rang. It was my big brother. “Just doing the post-holiday welfare checks,” he said, laughing.… Read More »The woman I keep meeting on holiday
You sit down. Finally. And almost immediately, something in your brain objects. A low hum of unease. A mental inventory of everything still undone. The… Read More »Why do I feel guilty for resting? (It’s not what you think)
There’s a question that gets pulled out at dinner parties, workshops, and well-meaning conversations. You know the one. If money were no object, if you… Read More »When did you stop knowing what you wanted?
You did everything right. You stayed home, you slept in, you did approximately nothing. And on Monday you were still completely wrecked. If you’ve ever… Read More »Rest vs recovery in midlife: they are not the same thing
I can’t be the only one feeling completely knackered lately. Please tell me I’m not alone. Why are we so tired all the time? What… Read More »Tired all the time … even when nothing is “wrong”?
Consistency gets talked about like it’s a personality trait you either have or you don’t. Like if you were just more disciplined, more organised, more… Read More »Consistency doesn’t look the same every day
I used to think comfort was something you reached for when things were really wrong. Big emotions. Big life events. Crisis-level situations. Turns out, I… Read More »Small comforts I didn’t expect to need at this age
December has apparently arrived. I didn’t even hear the door open and suddenly she’s just here, barging in with tinsel in her hair and a… Read More »Surviving December: finding grace in the chaos
Some midlife mishap stories involve paperwork or missed appointments. “And I ran for the train, but gosh-darn-it, I missed it!” This one involves the beach,… Read More »Midlife mishap: coffee, sand, and a surprise … again
Hey You, (Yes, You … the one squinting at the calendar wondering why you feel like you’re losing a race you never even entered …)… Read More »The mid-November feeling: that strange energetic shift
Some noise feels like it’s personally out to get you. For example: the screaming child in the supermarket issuing shrieks that ricochet off the tinned… Read More »When noise isn’t just noise
You know how “they” (who even are they?) say “your body keeps the score”? Well, I think it’s true. And my body doesn’t muck around.… Read More »Forced to slow down: the nose knows
Is it just me or are weekends just unpaid overtime with laundry? I don’t know exactly when it happened, but at some point the weekend… Read More »What ever happened to the ‘restful weekend’?
Well hey there, remember me? I’ve been a little quiet around here lately. I took a break. Nothing dramatic — just life doing its thing.… Read More »Life lately: busy weeks, a break and a creative comeback
I’ll be honest … I nearly skipped writing this post. I’ve been sick. I’ve been travelling for work. And now that I’m finally home, I’m… Read More »Small promises, big impact: the power of showing up for yourself
What started as a dog walk turned into a completely unplanned midlife adventure involving freezing water, spontaneous stripping, and zero regrets. The other day, I… Read More »Cold water, big feels: A midlife adventure I didn’t see coming
Somewhere along the way, Mondays turned into a weird pressure cooker of expectations. The Instagram-worthy Monday motivation trope means we’re all supposed to wake up,… Read More »Monday motivation: You don’t have to fix everything this week
(Don’t you dare ask me what’s for dinner) I’ve made 37 decisions today and it’s not even lunchtime. The next person who asks me a… Read More »Decision fatigue in midlife
I didn’t think I’d be writing a post with “quitting yoga” in the title quite so soon … but here we are. I’m not quitting… Read More »Why I’m quitting yoga (sort of)
Lately I’ve been feeling sub-optimal. I’ve not been sleeping well, so I’ve been tired. I’ve been tired, so I’ve been picky and grumpy. I’ve been… Read More »The mental load I didn’t know I was carrying