From Peri-Rage to Meno-Rescue: Discovering Light at the End of the Tunnel

Hello lovelies, This week's blog post is generously sprinkled with colourful language. So, if you're not into that, skip ahead for the silver lining. Trust me. It's worth it. The rest of you, buckle up. The cause of this is a number of things: the upside-downness of my hormones, yet another friend being told she …

Hormonal Whiplash: An Unexpected Bump in the Road

Hello lovelies, I admit I struggled this week when it came to writing a post. I have a content plan, and I make notes all the time or start writing snippets, but this week, when it was time to put those notes and words all together, I found myself stumbling over them. And it’s not …

Chasing Normal: My Perimenopause Journey Back to Myself

Hello lovelies, Given that it’s something I’ve spoken about many times, I thought it was about time I shared my own perimenopause journey so far in one post, so here it goes. I was minding my own business in my mid-thirties when perimenopause came and gatecrashed the party. No, it wasn’t early menopause, and I …

Can Chaos Lead to Calm? My Surprising Start to 2024

Hello lovelies, I'm finally getting myself back into the swing of things with my blog posts after taking a much-needed extended break over the Christmas period. Well, I say break. I was still writing, but I wanted to shake things up a little bit, so I needed a little bit longer. After thinking about what I …

Januarys Journey: Wins, Wellness and What’s Next

Hello Lovelies!, January is finally over! The days are getting longer, and spring is on its way. As promised, I’m bringing back the monthly check-ins. So, get yourself a cup of tea, find a comfortable spot, and let's take a look back at the ups, downs, and everything in between. January Wins January brought a …

Mood Swings and Mistletoe – Christmas, Counselling and Coping Strategies

After vowing to take baby steps last week, I started my week well. I went for a morning walk and spent the day working in the sanctuary. I ended the day in a good mood and was feeling motivated. I wondered if it was my cycle, the small changes I have made or a combination of …

Tis’ the Season for a Breather

As we're getting closer to the holidays, I'm not just looking back on the past year; I'm also feeling the need to take a bit of a breather. It's time to recharge, reflect, and soak up all the festive fun with my loved ones. This year's been a rollercoaster—both personally and professionally. Dealing with the …

Grand Schemes vs Actual Scenes

I am writing this after having about 3 hours of sleep. I feel like a zombie! So, I hope this all makes sense. I’ve been feeling my usual mixed emotions over the last few weeks. I’ve felt hurt, making me want to retreat, which was fortunate as that’s what I had planned anyway. I’ve felt …

From Hot Flashes to Cold Hard Truths: My Plan to Escape Midlife Madness

Something happened recently that has never happened to me in my 42 years. I completely forgot about an appointment. It was Monday morning and my last "day off." I woke up at 9am after an unusually good sleep and was having a cup of tea, catching up on TOWIE. I picked up my phone and …

Overwhelmed, Under-chilled – Oops, I Did It Again!

Ugh. Here we are again. I feel like I’m constantly ricocheting through the same cycle of emotions. Just a few weeks back, I was looking forward to a weekend trip to stay at my friend's Hereford. Those weekends are always a breather—a mix of relaxation, laughter, good food, and drinks. But when I got home …