We've reached the end of another week and I don't know about you, but I'm definitely feeling that Friday feeling. The thought of an entire weekend stretched out before me puts the yay in Friyay for sure. There's nothing more satisfying than the eve of two days of rest. It's all in the anticipation. All … Continue reading Happy Friyay!
Tag: Wellbeing
The Power of Forgiveness
Forgiveness is by no means an easy feat but the peace it brings is truly healing. Through this, we surrender our past, painful moments and enter the present with a burden lifted off our shoulders. Trapped “To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.” — Lewis B. Smedes. … Continue reading The Power of Forgiveness
Are you feeling the burnout?
I've definitely felt on the cusp of burnout at many points during my life, more specifically during my university years. I used to spend my days in the library downing several large travel mugs full of extra strong black coffee and burying myself in textbooks until finals drew near. Lack of sleep, poor diet and … Continue reading Are you feeling the burnout?
Hey there, you’re not alone.
In a virtually connected world, why is it that sometimes we still feel disconnected? As lockdown continues for many of us around the world, we're relying more heavily on technology to connect us. Despite this, loneliness seems to be creeping in for many. Being away from friends and family is so tough and the uncertainty … Continue reading Hey there, you’re not alone.
Are you feeling the festive slump?
It's usually around this time of the month when Christmas trees, decorations and the holiday 'diets' shift away as we start tackling the first month of the new year. The festive slump beckons and it's natural to feel it at this time. Following a high of festivity, the slump after it all ends can feel … Continue reading Are you feeling the festive slump?
The great indoors
With the Covid situation continuing into 2021, adapting and embracing indoor life is more important than ever. I've always been someone who's enjoyed staying at home. Being a homebody, the indoors is truly great to me. Wearing PJs and having access to a continuous stream of snacks are just two of many perks of being … Continue reading The great indoors
‘Not your average’ resolutions
'Resolutions' becomes a popular buzzword at this time of the year. Setting resolutions isn't always the easiest. Although a popular buzzword, it can be an intimidating word. Setting expectations for a year yet to start can be inadvertently discouraging when we try and set out to achieve them. In a coming year which feels so … Continue reading ‘Not your average’ resolutions
What gifts will you unwrap?
It's that time of year when everyone's pockets feel a bit lighter after their Christmas shopping, any diets tend to go out the window as the mince pies, chocolate and panettone roll in. I can't think of a better get out clause for diets than Christmas. After the end of a very unexpected year with … Continue reading What gifts will you unwrap?
Self-care
In a world where everybody's schedules seem overloaded - balancing family life, work and being absorbed in technology, it's no surprise that we can find it hard to fit me-time into the agenda. Personally, fitting time for myself in my daily schedule hasn't been the easiest growing up. It was always the last (or absent) … Continue reading Self-care
Slowing down
A year ago it felt like time was on caffeine. The world was bustling and spinning faster than I could keep up. By force of nature (quite literally) the Covid lockdown has stopped time's caffeine overdose and the spinning of our world feels somewhat slower. We're indoors, almost forced to slow things down. Personally, although … Continue reading Slowing down