Sometimes, I need a nap, how I discovered I was an introvert

Sometimes, I need a nap, how I discovered I was an introvert

Realising that there’s a name for how you’re feeling and there’s a label for being the you that you’ve fought your whole life against is somewhat refreshing. Yet, totally terrifying all at once. You see, I like people. And I love being social. And … …

43 daily habits for introverts, guaranteed to calm your chaos

43 daily habits for introverts, guaranteed to calm your chaos

I’m so incredibly over seeing lists pop up of daily habits that say they are gonna change your life! … but this gal has done some hard yards in this life and I can tell you one thing… these habits below are worth reading! Even …

How to consume less and create more in your life

How to consume less and create more in your life

When we were kids we used to save the wrapping paper off of our birthday and Christmas gifts. Back then I probably thought that was pretty naff! We didn’t have large chain stores and importing was mega expensive… so a lot of what we wanted …

A change in mindset- How I learned to love my body

A change in mindset- How I learned to love my body

Disclaimer: I’m not a health professional, this is simply my story and what’s working for me on my health journey. Talk to your health provider about diet or treatment options. ❤️ Someone asked me today if I was doing Keto… and my answer was… wellll… …

How to audit your life and live with intention

How to audit your life and live with intention

So many things have changed for me as I’ve grown older. In my twenties everything seemed like it had to be done now! I spent a fair amount of time at Uni back then and was full steam into educating myself and becoming a better …

47 Summers

47 Summers

What would you do if you knew you had 47 Summers left on this planet? If you had to map out the time you had left. What would you add to the list of things you wanted to accomplish? What would be on your list …

Guest Post: How I found meaning and happiness through simple living

Guest Post: How I found meaning and happiness through simple living

I realised that things needed to change for my family when I watched my eldest son, who was just five at the time, ripping wrapping of his ridiculously large pile of Christmas presents.  As he finished tearing away the paper, he would take a quick …

How to choose sustainability- in three easy steps

How to choose sustainability- in three easy steps

No single one of us can save the world in one fell swoop, nor can we fight the good fight alone. But, we can make choices in our daily lives in order to both move the planet, humanity and ourselves towards a new utopia. I …

7 Self-care journal prompts for lockdown life

7 Self-care journal prompts for lockdown life

I was speaking to a new friend who has been on the front lines of Covid19 yesterday about lockdown. How, while it’s complete shit, and no one would wish this on anyone, it is necessary has had it may have some silver linings. We’ve been …

Guest Post: Caring for yourself, an essential part of caring for others

Guest Post: Caring for yourself, an essential part of caring for others

I’m Jacqui O’Connor. I’ve been a Registered Nurse for 25 years, working with women and families and in psychosocial nurse management. Through lived experience, I’ve discovered the benefits of working with mindfulness and healing modalities and find joy in sharing the tools I’ve mastered with …