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How To Let Yourself Relax & Unwind Properly when on VACATION

how to relax on vacation

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[...]

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How to Discover your Personal Values

how to discover your values

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[...]

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What is Intentional Living?

what is intentional living

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[...]

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How to Declutter Your Home Office

HOW TO DECLUTTER YOUR HOME OFFICE

While so many of us still working from home, dealing with office clutter can be a real problem, especially for those who have to rifle through paperwork and battle with multiple sticky notes every day. If you've been struggling to organise your desk and stay on top of the daily workflow, We Buy Any Home have got some helpful tips! How to Declutter Your Home Office 1. Go paperless The majority of workplace clutter is in the form of physical documents, notepads, and other bits of stationary. By going paperless, you'll limit the amount of clutter that needs[...]

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My Emotional Journey Through COVID19: The side effect no one talks about.

For the past few days I have been struggling with my current affairs. So I thought to mark the end of Mental Health Awareness week I would write a post about why….. I wrote a Facebook post a few weeks ago about the physical effects of COVID19. But what I didn’t cover was the emotional side of it – and there was a reason why – and that is because I don’t know how to explain it. So here you have my attempt at putting it into words….. It will more than likely be a jumbled mess as I am struggling to process things right now and my arms are very weak [...]

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How to Practice Self Love: Random Acts of Self-Kindness.

how to practice self love

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[...]

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Healthy Habits for a Calmer You

healthy habits

Now that we are into a New Year, you might want to consider creating some healthy habits and new rituals for a calmer, more contented you. After all, who doesn’t want that? Think of someone who is successful and happy and you can be sure that they will have a handful of healthy habit or rituals that they live by. But why are these healthy habits so important? They can aid the mind to focus, concentrate, reduce anxiety and essentially help you succeed. Anyone can adopt their own bank of rituals to help them lead a more contended life – so why not you? Start by[...]

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4 Questions That Help You Find Your Life Purpose

find your life purpose

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 “why[...]

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4 Steps on How to do a Life Edit!

Have you heard of a Life Edit? Well now is a perfect time to do one. We are coming to the end of another year…. In fact, the end of a decade!! How did that happen? At this time of year, people start to think about how they can improve themselves, what New Year’s Resolutions they can set and what activities they can begin in January for self-development. I want us to take a look at this from another angle. What about if we looked at our life and looked to see what things we could REMOVE to make it better? Instead of jamming more into our homes and our calenda[...]

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12 Ways To Practice Minimalism This Christmas

Practice Minimalism This Christmas

Being mindful about minimalism and simplifying can sometimes become a little overwhelming in the early days. If taken to extremes you can feel as though you are being suppressed and deprived, which can become very stressful - more than we can imagine. How can we go about it in a healthy way in the festive season? Christmas can get a little overwhelming at times with things to organise and events to attend. In order to have a merry (not stressful) holiday we need to intentionally practice minimalism - the right way. First, let's look at the reasons why we sh[...]