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)
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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
The stories I need to stop telling myself
(Because I’m tired of my own inner BS) I suspect I’m not alone here, but there’s a tiny, persistent narrator in my head. She’s quite… Read More »The stories I need to stop telling myself
This is the only draft you get
Living life in rough draft, unapologetically unfinished You don’t get a second run at this. There’s no second draft. No clean edit coming later. There’s… Read More »This is the only draft you get
6 beliefs to unlearn right now
(Because not every belief deserves a long-term lease) Somewhere between learning to love kale and Googling “Is it perimenopause or am I just done?” –… Read More »6 beliefs to unlearn right now
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
How to do a digital detox (without deleting your entire personality)
You ever catch yourself doomscrolling so hard your thumb cramps and your soul detaches a little? Same. Look, I’m not here to make you feel… Read More »How to do a digital detox (without deleting your entire personality)
Space and mental health: how to feel more like ‘you’ at home
There’s a particular kind of tension that builds – not all at once, but in slow, creeping increments – when your physical space stops feeling… Read More »Space and mental health: how to feel more like ‘you’ at home
How to spot the quiet growth that’s healing you
Some days don’t feel like personal growth days. They feel like survival days.Like “just get through this meeting without crying” days.Like “I can’t deal with… Read More »How to spot the quiet growth that’s healing you
It’ll be great: what I’d tell my younger self about ageing
Twenty-something me thought 40 was ancient. Ageing? A crisis. Wrinkles and grey hair? A tragedy. Menopause? A horror movie. But somewhere between then and now,… Read More »It’ll be great: what I’d tell my younger self about ageing
You’re too old for this sh*t (and other midlife myths)
They said midlife was the beginning of the end. They said it was time to stay quiet, stay small, stay grateful. They said we should… Read More »You’re too old for this sh*t (and other midlife myths)
What is real self-care? (It’s more than bubble baths)
When people say “self-care,” it usually conjures up something like candles, wine, and a glorified soak in the tub. And look, no judgement – if… Read More »What is real self-care? (It’s more than bubble baths)
Letting go of perfection: why your inner weirdo deserves the spotlight
There comes a point – often somewhere between loading the dishwasher again and wondering if everyone else is just better at life – when it… Read More »Letting go of perfection: why your inner weirdo deserves the spotlight
How Stoic principles can help you handle life’s toughest moments
Life’s messy. No matter how carefully we plan, how tightly we try to hold the reins, the universe always has a plot twist waiting. The… Read More »How Stoic principles can help you handle life’s toughest moments
When people don’t like you (and you kinda hate that)
There are, believe it or not, times when people don’t like you – and yes, I’ve discovered it happens to me too. “What?” I hear… Read More »When people don’t like you (and you kinda hate that)
Creativity in midlife: How to find your spark
Ever feel like your creative spark got buried under years of deadlines, carpools, and laundry? Maybe it’s been decades since you last sketched something, played… Read More »Creativity in midlife: How to find your spark
How to feel young in midlife (without pretending to be 25)
First off, let’s take a moment to appreciate the fact that we’ve made it to midlife. We’ve survived questionable fashion choices, dial-up internet, and the… Read More »How to feel young in midlife (without pretending to be 25)
The midlife permission slip: Things you no longer owe anyone
There’s something freeing about reaching midlife. The expectations that once weighed us down start to feel … well … optional. Women, especially, spend decades trying… Read More »The midlife permission slip: Things you no longer owe anyone
Honest midlife truths no one warned us about
Let’s get it out in the open first up: midlife truths are like that one friend who always tells it like it is – brutally… Read More »Honest midlife truths no one warned us about
The self-care spectrum: from bubble baths to boundary setting
When someone says “self-care,” what comes to mind? A glass of wine in the bath? A face mask and candles? A blissful hour of Netflix… Read More »The self-care spectrum: from bubble baths to boundary setting
Personal growth after 40: How midlife sparks transformation
Midlife is a powerful time for reflection and transformation. It’s when many stop and ask, Is this all there is? Personal growth after 40 isn’t… Read More »Personal growth after 40: How midlife sparks transformation
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