Routine vs rhythms. What's the difference? The type A in me strives for routine, loves the predictability and the stability which comes from knowing what happens next. Yet recently, especially after reading 'Simplicity Parenting', I have found rhythms being a better description of what it was my soul craved. Rhythms are inbuilt from the womb,… Continue reading Daily Rhythms
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Embracing this Season of Motherhood
I couldn't understand why I struggled so much through the tantrums. Why homework became a battle of wills. The threat of a lego invasion is moving me to a place of despair and stress. The garden, currently a muddy mess, had become a place I no longer relished while watching them hang upside down on… Continue reading Embracing this Season of Motherhood
Journalling the Waves
2 am. Everyone was asleep aside from me. Thoughts were just swirling around my head. It was an ocean of fear, doubts, worry and expectations. Each new thought came like a crashing wave, disturbing the water, crashing into the shore. All I could think was that the black beast was back. It had made its… Continue reading Journalling the Waves
Decluttering Your Mind
I have a messy, unorganised brain. I have no speed limits, no traffic lights, just pure chaos of thoughts. Living minimally can be the easy bit; for me, it is anyway. Give me a bag, and I'll fill it for stuff to charity! But my head, I don't think I ever believed it would be… Continue reading Decluttering Your Mind
Intentional Futures
Ten weeks to go. 20 days of lectures. Then this season of my life is done. Three years of crazy schedules, stress, and multitasking. (Bathing the kids and essay writing is my fav!) Three years of laughter and love and friendships. Now the seasons are changing, and new things are going to be springing up.… Continue reading Intentional Futures
Minimalist Toys
I am always amazed at the sheer number of toys which come into our house! Two small humans probably own more toys than we do furniture!! And let's not get started on lego... I honestly believe that lego is probably the cause of so many parents stresses and breakdowns! though secretly we all love it… Continue reading Minimalist Toys
3 Ways to Kick Start Journalling
In many ways decluttering your surroundings is much easier than decluttering your mind. Anxiety, stress, depression, PTSD and many other problems can cause your brain to be messy, cluttered and overwhelming. The great thing is, however, journaling can be a great way to find clarity, perspective and to calm a racing mind. The simple task… Continue reading 3 Ways to Kick Start Journalling
Minimalist Home- Decluttering
Minimalist wardrobe ✔ Minimalist kitchen ✔ Minimalist living room ✔ Kids minimalist wardrobe ✔ But I still have too much stuff! Last weekend we had another trip to the tip and to the charity shop. The car was jam-packed full on both trips of stuff we no longer wanted/needed or had broken. Admittedly, a lot… Continue reading Minimalist Home- Decluttering
Joy and Perfectionism
Joy and perfectionism. They are two different entities. Opposites. A twisted vine of lies, shame and sadness. Perfectionism is defined as unachievable unexpections and the inability to be happy unless these high expectations are reached. Perfectionism destroys our happiness. It ravages self-esteem. Encourages bitterness and resentment. It steals our joy. Perfection is unattainable. Growth is… Continue reading Joy and Perfectionism
Mental Illness and Happiness
Joy is not elusive. Irrespective of mental illnesses, Joy is still always present.But how can joy be present, when your illness/disorder is crippling any sense of joy, hope or purpose? When the emptiness feels overwhelming, all-encompassing and eternal? The struggle comes when your mental health is creating a lifestyle which is opposite to a life… Continue reading Mental Illness and Happiness
