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The self-employment survival guide: what I’ve learnt in four years

May 20, 2018 998 Views 10 Comments

This was the view from my bedside table four years ago. Nothing extraordinary about having an alarm. Except that this would be the last time it would wake me up early for my commute to the office. Four years ago this week, I worked my … [read more]

Beauty

The honest blogger’s review of True North cosmetics

May 13, 2018 811 Views 4 Comments

Lagom: the search for balance I believe the key to a happy life is balance, and yet I find it incredibly hard to achieve. My problem is lack of consistency. My recruitment work comes in peaks and troughs, making planning very difficult. I’m either frantically … [read more]

Wisdom

5 de-stressing tips for busy people

April 27, 2018 1668 Views 7 Comments

Swan, koala or cat? I remember being asked in an interview in a former life “If you were an animal, what animal would you be?” This is one of those awful psycho-nonsense questions that hiring managers like to ask to mix things up a bit, … [read more]

Food Fun

Gin is the answer. What was the question?

April 18, 2018 1534 Views 4 Comments

Family time I don’t think I’m alone in feeling a rush of relief when the kids returned to school after the Easter break. We had a fabulous holiday in Turkey – more on that later – but I hadn’t spent a moment alone for over … [read more]

Fun Wisdom

The ten commandments of great sleep

March 16, 2018 1960 Views 2 Comments

You may think I’m slightly obsessed with sleep, having written about it several times on the blog already. But I revisit the subject today for good reason: it’s World Sleep Day, plus March is National Bed Month – which I’m celebrating with a well-earned nap. … [read more]

Food Fun

A break from technology: our digital detox

February 18, 2018 1436 Views 8 Comments

There is one subject we argue about more than any other in our house: Technology. Now C is at secondary school, he has his own phone. We reasoned that he needs it to keep in touch with us when he’s out with friends. We didn’t … [read more]

Beauty

My beauty heroes: the skin issue

February 11, 2018 2058 Views 8 Comments

It’s been a while since I posted about beauty. I’ve been working on my personal development, hence my focus on the ‘wisdom’ section of the blog. For several months I’ve been trying new skincare products. Some made promises they couldn’t keep, others caused trouble for … [read more]

Wisdom

How to sleep well

February 02, 2018 2450 Views 10 Comments

I have had many periods of poor sleep during my life. The biggest cause of sleep deprivation? Parenthood, obviously. Looking back, I know that I got away lightly with my kids’ sleeping patterns and that some parents suffer years of disturbed sleep with their … [read more]

Wisdom

If not now, then when?

January 25, 2018 2072 Views 8 Comments

According to new research by Bupa Health Clinics, most of us are slowly wishing our lives away. “I’ll be happy when…” If you reckon you’ll be happy when…that dress fits; you finally get around to joining the gym; you get a promotion – then you’re … [read more]

Wisdom

How to tame your inner demon

January 12, 2018 3709 Views 11 Comments

The demon in my head I have a voice in my head and she’s a real bitch. She’s a demon and she is very busy, chattering and chipping away at my confidence. She beats me up from the inside, keeps me dwelling on past events, … [read more]

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Popular posts Wisdom

Is fear of failure paralysing you?

October 15, 2015 1476 Views 12 Comments

I’ve been meaning to tackle the issue of fear for a long time. I mean the sort of fear we feel in our professional lives, which prevents us from doing anything new or making changes to our circumstances, even when we’re unhappy continuing with the … [read more]

Fashion Fun Wisdom

The Ethical Christmas Gift List

December 08, 2015 2350 Views 12 Comments

It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas, even though for bloggers, Christmas started with the press shows in July. Last year I wrote several gift list posts, including a specific list for beauty fans and another full of bizarre, unusual and downright crazy gifts … [read more]

Wisdom

Bring me sunshine

November 05, 2016 2175 Views 12 Comments

I was invited to speak at an event this week, attended by all my University friends. And I wish with all my heart that none of it had ever happened. You see, the event was a funeral, the speech was a tribute and all my friends … [read more]

Fashion

Autumnal fashion shoot

October 01, 2015 1590 Views 11 Comments

I am not claiming to be, nor do I have any desire to become a fashion blogger. This post is taking me totally out of my comfort zone. I won’t bother you with my insecurities and I’m not fishing for compliments. This post was born … [read more]

Popular posts Wisdom

A brave man’s legacy

May 04, 2017 5224 Views 11 Comments

So this is not my average frivolous rant, or product review. This is important. My brother in law, who I will call ‘Alan’ to respect his family’s privacy, has suffered four years’ of cancer. It began in his tonsil and eventually spread to his lungs … [read more]

Beauty

The honest blogger’s review of the NEWA skincare device

May 25, 2017 12781 Views 11 Comments

Face yoga is a thing now and it’s dividing opinions in the health and skincare industry. Some say face yoga is as beneficial as Botox or surgery and that facial exercises help banish fine lines and sagging, by increasing blood circulation under the skin. Critics … [read more]

Wisdom

How to tame your inner demon

January 12, 2018 3709 Views 11 Comments

Wisdom

Put the bloody phone away!

April 17, 2015 1114 Views 10 Comments

Here comes a rant and I’m afraid I’m going to come across as a bit of a hypocrite. I am a BIG fan of modern communication channels. I’m have four (yes, four!) Twitter accounts and tweet several times a day; I’ve got a Facebook page associated with my blog; … [read more]

Fashion

Affordable style from the late summer sales

September 07, 2016 7306 Views 10 Comments

I’ve always wanted to publish the kind of fashion photographs that ‘real’ bloggers post on their immaculate Pinterest pages (ie not those with Impostor Syndrome!). You know the ones: tall, leggy brunette with long hair flowing in the wind, striding across a crowded New York street, … [read more]

Wisdom

How to start a blog: My first six blogging months

April 24, 2015 1499 Views 10 Comments

Six months ago, almost to the day, a young lady knocked on my front door and changed the course of my life. Her name is Mel and, although I’d never met her before, our gardens back onto each other. She recognised me from my Twitter profile and … [read more]

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The self-employment survival guide: what I’ve learnt in four years

The honest blogger’s review of True North cosmetics

5 de-stressing tips for busy people

Gin is the answer. What was the question?

The ten commandments of great sleep

A break from technology: our digital detox

My beauty heroes: the skin issue

How to sleep well

If not now, then when?

How to tame your inner demon

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