Over the last year, I feel like I’ve lost all my Over the last year, I feel like I’ve lost all my good habits and replaced them with bad ones. My exercise routine is a distant memory and I seem to be marking 4pm most days with chocolate 🥴
Usually, I don’t find it too hard to motivate myself but this time it felt  too hard to start. Nothing like a global pandemic to kill your buzz... 
But a great tip I picked up from @the.holistic.psychologist is to start with one small change. I’m only on chapter 2 of her book so don’t worry,  no spoilers. Instead of starting the day with black coffee, I’m drinking lemon and ginger. And to make sure I do this, I’m making it the night before by boiling water, putting a saucer over it and letting it cool by my bed so it’s right there in the morning. Now, I don’t fully know the health benefits of lemon and ginger water (might add some turmeric when I’m feeling wild...) because I’m not a dietitian or nutritionist but it’s got to be a lot better to have some water in my system first thing than feeling vaguely dehydrated all day. And just making one little change definitely feels like a step in the right direction ✨
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#selfcare #selfcarematters #selfcareisntselfish #selfcarefirst #selfcareissacred #selfcareritual #selfcarerevolution #selfcaretips #selfcareroutine #selfcareishealthcare #selfcareeveryday #selfcaredaily #selfcareessentials #selfcareeverydamnday #healthyhabits #theholisticpsychologist
Spring time reading 💚 Spring time reading 💚
What’s this? An actual post? Been so long, Insta What’s this? An actual post? Been so long, Instagram has changed and I couldn’t work out how to put an image on the grid 🤦‍♀️ So, here’s why lavender is one of your essential oil super powers. 
I think it’s had a bad press over the years due to it being  mixed with strongly scented chemicals so the smell is overwhelming sweet (sorry granny) - but it’s actually a brilliant oil. It’s an adaptogen, which means it helps your body deal with stress. It’s also great for helping you feel more confident when communicating supporting your #throatchakra and for those with an open throat centre in their #humandesign 
I’ve put together this little guide. And now to work out how to navigate my grid from summer to winter... 🍃🍂🍁
I feel like so many of us are going through some s I feel like so many of us are going through some sort of transformation right now, thinking about the changes we want to make to our lives and what we’d like to keep. 
It’s important to support ourselves during times of transition because change can be scary and stressful. Most of us don’t like the process even when the end result is going to be good! 
This is where self-care comes in; making sure we’re nourishing and supporting ourselves whilst focusing on the bigger picture 💫

#selfcare #selfcarematters #selfcareisntselfish #selfcarefirst #selfcareissacred #selfcareritual #selfcarerevolution #selfcarethread 
#selfcareissacred #selfcareishealthcare 
#wellbeings #wellbeingwarrior
#powerofthought  #lookforthebeauty 
#attitudeofgratitude
Just me and my girls... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#essentialoils #essentialoilsrock #essentialoilswork #essentialoils101 #essentialoilsforlife #essentialoilsforthewin #essentialoilsandwellness #essentialoilsforhealing #essentialoilsforeverything #essentialoillove #essentialoillife #myoilylife ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#plantmagic #ihavethisthingwithplants #essentialoilsareessential #essentialoilstips #essentialoilsforwellness #essentialoilsforhealth #naturalhealing #herbalremedies #herbalapothecary #botanicalmedicine #plantpower #mothernaturerocks #mothernatureisbest #mothernature #essentialoilsforemotions #essentialoilsforhome #essentialoilscience
I've kept quieter (admittedly still posting in my I've kept quieter (admittedly still posting in my stories) on #blacklivesmatter feeling the world doesn't need another white woman chiming in when there are better voices to be heard.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
However, over the last week or so I've really started to reflect on the community that I'm part of in here and thinking about how it exists for the few. The fact is I can turn to my essential oils when I feel a bit below par or need some motivation because my survival needs are met. I can boost my confidence through affirmations yet go through life without recognising so many of the opportunities I have are because of the colour of my skin and not down to the motivational screensavers I put on my phone. I've learnt so much from the cultures of the countries I've been to (and decorated my house in their textiles and fabrics) yet never once had to google a destination to work out if I was welcome there. I've taken it as my right. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
The truth is you can live in one of the most multicultural places in London and smugly pat yourself on the back when someone shares a 'must read' thinking to yourself, oh yes, I've read that already... But, I know sweet FA. I live and breath my #wellbeingcommunity and have learnt so much from these tiny squares yet I need to recognise it's also because of immense privilege that I've been able to be here too...
What do you do when times get tough?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
One of my biggest life lessons has been that when things are difficult, I need to look after myself more than ever. For me, this means time on my own (easy and hard in isolation TBH), sleep and not eating / drinking all my feelings or buying shit I don't need. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
We all need to look after ourselves. However, what's right for me, may not be right for you. This is why it's worth spending some time when life isn't so overwhelming to work out your own needs, create your self-care toolkit and how you'll support yourself when times get tough. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#SelfCare #selfcarematters #selfcareissacred #selfcaretips  #selfcareeveryday #selfcareday #SelfCareIsHealthcare #selfcareissexy #selfcarecoach #selfcareisnotselfish #selfcareboss #selfcarefirst #selfcarerevolution #selfcare101 #selfcareeverydamnday #selfcareisimportant #SelfCareIsKey #selfcareclub #selfcaredaily #selfcaretoolkit #selfcareliferaft
This guy. One of the unexpected pleasures of lockd This guy. One of the unexpected pleasures of lockdown has been more time with this guy. Even though he insists on wearing pyjamas and animal costumes ever day - and taking a nap on my back. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
As lockdown starts to lift, I'm trying to take new ways with me. And one is recognising the need to slow down and enjoy these tiny moments as they arise.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#gratitude #gratitudejournal #gratitudeattitude #gratitudeisthebestattitude #gratitudechallenge #gratitudedaily #gratitudeadventure #gratitudeeveryday #gratitude365 #gratitudeeverydamnday #gratitudeismygrowth #gratitudespeak #gratitudeisanattitude #gratitudedocumented #GratitudeGuru #GratitudeGang #gratitudeiammagic #gratitudeforlife #gratitudeiseverything #gratitudealways #gratitudepost #gratitudeistheattitude #gratitudequotes #gratitudeproject #gratitudepractice #gratitudejourney #gratitudeiskey #gratituderocks
Anyone else struggling with motivation?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
After initially being overwhelmed with stress and anxiety, I started to feel loads better. I was really productive - even taking some images for instagram (lol) - and I felt like I was embracing the lockdown lifestyle.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Cut to this week... I've left the house once to go to the post box. I've done little else other than go to work in my little room (thank goodness for having my own space) and I've just felt a bit blah. I'm starting to feel restless, demotivated and all the self-care I've been doing has fallen by the wayside.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
But tomorrow is a new day amirite... And with it comes a chance to refresh. So I'm going to start my day with a walk outside (not just up and down the stairs), then light a pine and eucalyptus essential oil candle to boost my focus and energy. You can also use this blend in a diffuser or put a couple of drops on a tissue. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
We're all going to ebb and flow throughout this period. It's normal. We just need to support ourselves through it the best that we can.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#essentialoils #essentialoilsrock #essentialoilswork #essentialoils101 #essentialoilsforlife #essentialoilsforthewin #essentialoilsandwellness #essentialoilsforhealing #essentialoilsforeverything #essentialoillove #essentialoillife #myoilylife #plantmagic #ihavethisthingwithplants #essentialoilsareessential #essentialoilstips #essentialoilsforwellness #essentialoilsforhealth #naturalhealing #herbalremedies #herbalapothecary #botanicalmedicine #plantpower #mothernaturerocks #mothernatureisbest #mothernature #essentialoilsforemotions #essentialoilsforhome essentialoilscience
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