Have you heard of the mental health benefits of minimalism? Believe it or not - they exist! When we experience anxiety, even the smallest of tasks can feel overwhelming and for many people clutter is a big trigger for anxiety..... Looking at the things in the home that need sorting, tidying, cleaning and the things in our life that need our presence, our focus and our time.... that can make you feel lost (I have definitely been there!) For me, I can be fine one minute and then look up and be completely overwhelmed by everything that needs to get done or start gett[...]

I have just come back from a lovely holiday in Gran Canaria and what made it so lovely? That despite having a lot of personal heartache around our trip, I was able to focus on me and my family's needs and was able to switch off from daily life. Can you genuinely remember when the last time was, that you spent your time off comfortably? Many of us are so busy day to day that taking time off can be quite stressful..... you may even find yourself feeling guilty! Have you ever felt as though you should be working/home making instead of relaxing? Yeah me too[...]

Have you heard me talking about Values? They are a key part of intentional living but what are they? Today I am going to share with you How to Discover your Personal Values and how to decide what is most important in your life   WHAT ARE VALUES? Before we dive in, you need to know what, in general, values are. Your values are the things that you believe are important in the way you live and work.  They should determine your priorities, and you will also use them to measure if your life is turning out the way you want it to. This[...]

Have you heard the term Intentional Living? You may have heard it but you may also not be sure exactly what it means. So today I am going to share with you what Intentional Living actually is, what are the benefits and why you should be doing it!  WHAT IS INTENTIONAL LIVING? Whenever I say I am a Simple Living Mentor and I help people live intentional lives, I always get the confused look and the inevitable question “so what does that mean”  And actually, intentional living is a very simple concept. It is about YOU deciding to live a l[...]

Being kind to others can boost your body’s feel good chemical serotonin and reduce cortisol, the stress hormone – all of which is great for your health. But guess what? Turning some of that compassion onto yourself can have exactly the same benefits. So why not try being nice to yourself for a change? Do you know how to practice self love? Here is some inspiration for random acts of self-love to get you going! HOW TO PRACTICE SELF LOVE: Treat Yourself Light that scented candle you have been saving for a special occasion or buy a bunch of flowers for your front[...]

Have you ever wondered what your reason is for getting up every day? Some of us go years searching for our “why”—the real purpose of our existence. Whereas some successfully identify their purpose and live it every day. Perhaps you are currently in the search of your own life's purpose and that is why you are here? But before we dive into how you can find it, let me ask you first…. Do you know why it is important to know what your life purpose is? The Importance of Knowing Your “Why” YOU WILL START TO LIVE WITH INTENTION When you understand your “wh[...]