What do you normally do in the few hours before going to bed? Common activities for me include watching YouTube videos, playing online games, and reading social media. In a way, these activities help me to relax and wind down, but at the same time they end up keeping me awake for longer. What these …
Sometimes I just don’t feel productive, and I can’t get myself to get on with things. It all feels like too much effort and I’m not in the mood. Do you get days like that too? It’s totally okay and normal to feel like that sometimes, and often it’s a sign that we need a …
Summer is a popular time for weddings, and for good reason! The weather is generally nice and the evenings are lighter, which is ideal for an outdoor wedding reception. The travel conditions are better – I once got stranded in the snow after attending a winter wedding! That won’t happen in the summer. Another advantage of …
Do you jump out of bed feeling wide awake in the morning? Or do you feel groggy and sleepy for a while after you get up? I am in the latter group, especially if I get up early. This is inconvenient because I actually really love getting up early. I like to use the early …
Does your home need a declutter? I would guess that for the majority of people, the answer would be yes! Our homes can easily get cluttered up with books, stationery, photographs, DVDs and random miscellaneous items. But do we really need to keep all these physical objects in our homes? Thankfully, technology has advanced a …
Do you often struggle to get sleepy before bedtime? Modern life can be so busy and hectic, and unfortunately, this can have an effect on our sleep. Many people, myself included, find it difficult to wind down from the day and get into a relaxed state ready for bed. This can lead to tossing and …
I hardly need to say that Christmas can be a busy and hectic time of year. If you have Christmas parties to organise or attend, family visits to plan, shopping to do and children to entertain, it can all get quite overwhelming! On the whole, Christmas activities and festive celebrations are great fun, but it’s important to get some downtime too so that we don’t …
At this time of year, it’s getting darker earlier in the evening which I actually love because I think it’s cosy and atmospheric. However, the mornings are also darker. I struggle to get out of bed when it’s cold and dark, and I’m sure many others can relate to this. It’s just not very appealing …
Many people dream of a career in arts and design, whether it’s photography, graphic design or illustration. There’s something so satisfying about the idea of creating things for a living, and a career in the arts can be wonderfully exciting and varied. When I’m not bloging, I work as a freelance musician. Having studied music …
When was the last time you went on a date? Is dating something you embrace confidently, or does the idea of it make you feel shy and awkward? In this post, I will be exploring why many people feel uncomfortable about dating, and then sharing some ways to boost your confidence in order to give …
