by Mel | Aug 22, 2018 | Happiness, Perspective, Self-Care
A love note for the weary Rest. Weariness is more than just being physically tired. It’s tiredness coupled with being so worn down by emotional burdens that you threaten to crumble if one more demand is placed upon you. It’s feeling as if your very soul is tired. I...
by Mel | Jul 17, 2018 | Inspiration, Perspective
Real? Or made up? The influence of makeup… I was about to do a Facebook Live video recently, ideas bubbling away, then I thought, “Oh, hang on…I can’t do it now, I haven’t got any makeup on!” I was going to wait until I’d had chance to apply at least a bit...
by Mel | Feb 27, 2018 | Pay Attention, Perspective
What gets your attention? What gets your attention? In this mad world of ours we are continually being bombarded by stimuli for our senses but how do you decide what gets your attention? Particularly on social media, our feeds are a constant stream of “LOOK AT...
by Mel | Feb 12, 2018 | Happiness, Inspiration, Pay Attention, Perspective
What’s your story? What’s your story? The stories we tell ourselves about why we can or can’t do something or have something have a huge impact on our lives. There’s a quote from Henry Ford that really appeals to me: “If you think you can do a thing, or...
by Mel | Jul 23, 2017 | Happiness, Mothers, Perspective
Letter to an exhausted mother Dear You Yes, You. I know you spend most of your life being Mum, but I’m talking to You. You, that person underneath the cloak of motherhood. Remember her? I wouldn’t blame you if you don’t. When you have children who have yet to reach an...
by Mel | Jan 25, 2017 | Mothers, Perspective |
When you are compelled to speak out I found it heartening to witness the women’s marches in the US and across the world at the weekend. They were an important demonstration of what it means to be able to come together to make our voices heard. Stepping up in defence...
