When Did You Last Check In With Yourself?
We’re told to check our blood pressure, blood sugar, hormones, skin and breasts. But what happens when you check your mental health, realise you’re not okay and ask for help? After seven years of Liptember, I think I finally understand why I keep coming back.
Why I’m Choosing Steady Over Busy
A quiet reflection on choosing steady over busy, and why slow, consistent progress matters more than constant pressure.
What 27 Years of Work Has Taught Me
After 27 years working in the same profession, I’ve realised something important. Life often gets better not by adding more, but by removing the things that drain us.
What I’ve Stopped Doing to Protect My Energy
I ghosted my own Facebook group. I stopped chasing reactions. I stopped saying yes to everything. This is how I’m protecting my energy and choosing clarity over noise.
Why I’m More Selective With What I Consume Now
I’ve become more aware of my selective consumption habits in midlife. From food and media to time and expectations, everything we consume costs something. This isn’t about restriction. It’s about choosing with intention and protecting what matters most.
Why Self Care Isn’t Indulgent, It’s Maintenance
Self care isn’t indulgent. It’s maintenance. A grounded reflection on caring for your skin, mind, and emotional load during the full seasons of adult life.