Category: Self-care
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5 Reasons Your New Year Weight Loss Plan is Doomed
It’s very nearly January so you’re going to need a New Year weight loss plan. STOP. How’s that worked for you before? Not that well if you’re back here again this year. If you’re in midlife you’ve probably lost count of the number of New Year weight loss resolutions you’ve made over the years. And…
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Midlife Me: When Did I Turn into Shirley Valentine?
Those who follow my blog know I am throwing off my funk and trying new things this year. However, I did not intend to find myself sensual dancing at 6pm on a cold February Tuesday night in red heels and matching lipstick. I think it’s fair to say that if my intention was to shake…
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Beyond Spa Days and Manicures: What Real Self-Care Looks Like
I genuinely enjoy a bit of salon time as much as the next person. But labelling this my ‘self-care’ and calling it a day means there is an expectation for these activities to sustain my mental and physical health. That’s a lot of pressure on a nice coloured nail varnish! For me, the essence of…
