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Jan
18
10 Life Lessons from 'The House in the Cerulean Sea'

10 Life Lessons from 'The House in the Cerulean Sea'

Books have much to teach us. Within their pages lie hidden gems, if we only notice them. These are only
7 min read
Jan
11
'The House in the Cerulean Sea' by TJ Klune - Book Impressions -⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5

'The House in the Cerulean Sea' by TJ Klune - Book Impressions -⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5

Get off the bureaucratic treadmill of existence and have your happy ever after. Get some inspiration from 'The House in the Cerulean Sea'.
3 min read
Dec
14
'Think Like a Monk' by Jay Shetty - Book Impressions - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5

'Think Like a Monk' by Jay Shetty - Book Impressions - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5

Bring a monk mindset into your everyday life. Learn how by reading 'Think Like A Monk' by Jay Shetty, former monk. Read my book impressions here.
2 min read
Nov
30
7 Essential Features of Barefoot Shoes

7 Essential Features of Barefoot Shoes

When shopping for a barefoot shoe, check they have 7 essential features: a wide toe box; zero drop; a flexible sole; a thin sole; no arch supports; light, and; secure to the foot.
7 min read
Oct
19
My journey into barefoot / minimalist shoes

My journey into barefoot / minimalist shoes

Often the journey into barefoot/minimalist footwear comes about by accident. It may be a personal need as a result of foot health problems or other joint problems or simply for the joy of them. Join me on my personal journey into barefoot shoes.
5 min read
Jul
27
Drink up!

Drink up!

Updated: 10/07/2025 Are you drinking enough? I am referring to your daily hydration and not your alcohol consumption!
10 min read
Feb
05
An Adventure: One step at a time

An Adventure: One step at a time

Walking the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path: St Dogmaels to Amroth Adventures don't need to be long and arduous. They
12 min read
Nov
14
Starting a Gratitude Journaling Practice

Starting a Gratitude Journaling Practice

Have you ever wondered what all the fuss is about - why do people spout on about keeping a gratitude journal? Is it just another fad - just another thing that 'new age' people do? Well no...... there is evidence to support the benefits of a regular Gratitude practice.
9 min read
Oct
13
120 things I was grateful for in 2021

120 things I was grateful for in 2021

An extract from my Gratitude Journal for 2021 showing 10 things I was grateful for each month. Enjoy.
9 min read
Aug
10
Introvert or Extrovert - What are you?

Introvert or Extrovert - What are you?

Where do you sit on the Introvert-Extrovert spectrum - find out by completing the quiz from Susan Caine's website - linked in this blog. The advantages of knowing your temperament will be outlined.
4 min read