Category: Taking time

7 Benefits of Meditation in My Life

There is so much to be said for having a routine meditation practice. It brings you a sense of calm that, for me, was unattainable until I started meditation. In this blog I want to look at the new perspective I have gained from practicing meditation, the benefits of meditations and what meditation has helped me to understand about life.

When I wrote my blog Top 10 Meditation Tips for Beginners I had been meditating for about 2yr. It had already had major impact on my life after this relevantly short time. In that blog I talk about tips for how to go about meditating. In this blog I want to talk more about the benefits of your meditation practice.

August 26, 2021

Top 10 Meditation Tips for Beginners

For just over 2 years now I have been practicing a daily meditation

This is something that I considered many, and I mean MANY, years ago but always had a crazy busy mind that just refused to be still. I wish that someone had handed me a list of top 10 meditation tips for beginners back then! But then something clicked in me. I started down this path of self-discovery and self-development which led me very organically to meditation. After practicing meditation for over 2 year I do not consider myself an expert on the subject however I do believe wholeheartedly in the benefits. It has become so important to me that I feel cheated if I go a day without it. The sense of calm and clarity that I get from meditation cannot be achieved through any other methods that I have tried.

August 20, 2021

Gifts for the Mindful

I got a bit carried away looking for gift ideas on Etsy! I thought I’d share all the great ideas I came across, even although my birthday is now long gone and I’m still exploring Etsy! Lol! If you are looking for gifts for the mindful in your life, take a look at these beauties!

There is so much, this post could get a bit long, so I’ve limited it to a select few (with a link to keep scrolling to your hearts desire, at the bottom)

July 13, 2021

The Importance of Hobbies

It’s time to give the humble hobby some recognition. As I learn and growth through this Personal Growth journey I am on I uncover hidden gems like ‘the hobby!’ An overlooked and underappreciated contributor to our overall happiness! Cynical? Hear me out.

July 5, 2021

Setting Yourself up For a Good Day

Can we guarantee a good day? No. But, we can give ourselves pretty good odds! Setting yourself up for a good day will look different for everyone, but this is what works for me, and one thing I know for sure is it all starts with your mindset.

June 27, 2021

Unplugged: Things To Do Without The Internet

Things To Do Without The Internet

So, funny story. This blog came about because my husband lost his temper with the kids and pulled the plug on the internet. Lol. True story! Result: blog post on things to do without the internet. It’s a good topic, though, don’t you think? He he!

June 3, 2021

What Mindfulness Means to Me

When your baby is born you count their fingers and toes. You stare at their perfection for hours on end. Lying under the unexplainable weight of a sleeping 3mnth old you enjoy that feeling of sinking beneath the trust and love that they embody. We become fully tuned in to that new presence, that new life. A pure, mindful moment.

May 10, 2021

Bucket List Ideas

There is something about being in your 40’s that seems to make the clock tick faster. Instead of going down a rabbit hole of identifying all the parts of me that don’t look the way they used to I’ve decided to do something constructive! I’m going to work on my bucket list goals!

March 26, 2021

Journaling: A Path to Self-Discovery

When you consider how to start on your self improvement journey I recommend starting with journaling. I believe in the incredible power of journaling to change our mindset, our point of view and our sense of self. That’s a big statement, I know, but I really believe it.

March 15, 2021

Finding Joy in Little Things

Finding Joy in the Little things

I’ve come to realize that finding joy in the little things is one of those gems of life. The problem is, because we have our blinkers on we haven’t realized how precious they are. Yes, there is great joy in the proposal on the beach and the first words uttered by your child, but are we missing the details? Are we missing out on a whole other level of joy that could fill our lives? Joyous moments abound if we pay closer attention!