Welcome to my journal. My aim is to inspire, inform and guide you to live with intention. I love to share information and hope my musings on life, yoga, wellbeing and everything else will brighten your day, make you think, create a positive habit or spark some new ideas…
8 Ways To Embrace Autumn
As a summer lover, I've had to learn over the years to welcome, rather than resist, autumn. Read on to find out how I embrace Autumn...
My Summer Bucket List
Creating a summer bucket list is a great way to intentionally map out the specific things you care about doing this summer. I’ve revamped and simplified the old worksheet to a new, simpler - but still super effective - version. Just follow the three simple steps below!
How To Stay Sane When Life Is Crazy Busy
Well life is picking up the pace here at Garden House. It's all lovely and I'm not complaining! But how do you stay sane when you're living life in the fast lane and you still need to get all your usual stuff done? …..
5 Questions To Ask Yourself
Our minds are one of the busiest places in the universe. Around 70,000 separate thoughts scurry through our heads every single day. This sensory overload means we can have difficulty working out what we're actually experiencing. Here are 5 Questions To Ask yourself to help alleviate anxiety and restore peace.
Five Low Lift Ways To Lift A Low Mood
I do my utmost to avoid the news but sometimes world events can leave me feeling a bit rocked or unstable. We can’t control what goes on on the outside world, but we can control some things within our own inside world. Here are my five low-lift (and research based) go-to’s to lift my mood and help improve my emotional outlook…
Why It’s Good To Slow Our Flow
A fast flowing yoga practice can feel amazing - especially afterwards 😉. But going slow can feel like coming home….
My Go-To Breakfast And Foolproof Granola Recipe
Call me a creature of habit but I’ve eaten the same breakfast for pretty much the last four years. It’s a delicious smoothie with home-made granola and fresh berries….
The Monthly Roundup - September
This year is speeding by! We’re already past the Autumn Equinox and you can really feel the nights starting to draw in. It’s time to cosy up and immerse yourself in great stuff to read, watch and see. Here’s what’s made the September Love List…
Why I Shut It
Are you a good sleeper? I know I'm lucky in that I generally get a great night's kip. I do my best to stick to my sleep hygiene routine, but in recent years I've upped my game. Here’s why I tape my mouth shut before I go to sleep…
The Monthly Roundup - August
And just like that it’s the tail end of summer, which means the back to school vibes of September are upon us and it’s time for the August Love List - a glimpse into the books, places and programmes I’ve been loving this month…
The Monthly Roundup - June
Happy Summer and welcome to the June Love List - here’s a peek at what’s been floating my boat this month…
The Monthly Roundup - May
Happy Spring! I’ve rounded up a few things I’ve been loving this month. Here’s my May Love List…
The Monthly Roundup - April
Hello and welcome to the April monthly roundup - a little snapshot into what I’ve been enjoying this month…
The Monthly Roundup - February
And just like that it's March! Which means it's time for the monthly roundup. Here's my February Love List….
Prioritise These
From Donna Ashworth’s To The Women……Don’t prioritise your looks my friend, they won’t last the journey. Your sense of humour though, will only get better. Your intuition will grow and expand like a majestic cloak of wisdom….
The Monthly Roundup - January
Hello and welcome to a new series! Each month I'll share a roundup of what I'm reading, watching and loving each month. Click here to read find out my January faves..
Why I Journal
Writing things down helps me to arrive at what I think. For me, there's a specific alchemy that happens when I put pen to paper - whether it's making a list or writing whatever comes to mind without any censorship….
Reflections Not Resolutions
My days of setting traditional New Year resolutions are long gone, but I do like to take time to reflect on the past year and get clarity for the year ahead. I enjoy looking back and seeing what worked and what didn't, and then using that to create a reset for any areas that might need shifting or sprucing up. Here are my favourite simple prompts.
Affirmations For Transformation
The word affirmation stems from the Latin word affirmare, meaning “to make steady, strengthen.” When we repeatedly recite a phrase to ourselves, we’re actively changing the thoughts we want our minds think. Affirmation is a great way to effect change, which is why we often use them in class - especially in restorative practices when our mind is particularly receptive. The keys to creating the most effective affirmations are….
Four Ways To Optimise Immunity
Whilst our immune sysyem is our first line of defence against viruses and bacteria, it's also intrinsically linked to other aspects of our health such as sleep, mood, energy, digestion, recovery, reproductive health and more. Food, exercise, sleep and supplements can all support our immunity, so here are four tips for giving your immune system a helping hand.