When did you stop knowing what you wanted?
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?
Energy in midlife
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.
Rest vs recovery in midlife: they are not the same thing
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
Tired all the time … even when nothing is “wrong”?
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 doesn’t look the same every day
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
Small comforts I didn’t expect to need at this age
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
Surviving December: finding grace in the chaos
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
Midlife mishap: coffee, sand, and a surprise … again
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
The mid-November feeling: that strange energetic shift
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
When noise isn’t just noise
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
Forced to slow down: the nose knows
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
What ever happened to the ‘restful weekend’?
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’?
Life lately: busy weeks, a break and a creative comeback
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
Main character energy in midlife: stop living like an NPC
If your life was a movie, who would you be? The star of the show – fully present, driving the action – or the background… Read More »Main character energy in midlife: stop living like an NPC
Small promises, big impact: the power of showing up for yourself
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
Cold water, big feels: A midlife adventure I didn’t see coming
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
Monday motivation: You don’t have to fix everything this week
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
Decision fatigue in midlife
(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
Why I’m quitting yoga (sort of)
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)
The mental load I didn’t know I was carrying
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
I don’t know what I feel, but it’s fucking loud
Some days, there’s no name for it. But it’s there. Pressing on my chest. Throbbing behind my eyes. Filling my throat. It’s not sadness, exactly.… Read More »I don’t know what I feel, but it’s fucking loud
Wintering on purpose: a confession and a reclamation
I have a confession to make, I haven’t been feeling very productive lately. The to-do list has things on it that have been quietly haunting… Read More »Wintering on purpose: a confession and a reclamation