#happyselves

Chapter 7 has been schedulded for the usual day release, the slow-burn is still going strong here but you will see that the dynamic is going to change drastically from this chapter to the rest of the story. ANGST no more !!!!

Today I had my wrap up call with @SophieCliff and it was so good back to look at how far I've come over the last 8-months ・ One thing that we discussed is how much my mindset has changed for the better during this time and how if the pandemic had hit back then, it would have probably given me a permission slip to stop chasing my dreams ・ Lately our calls have been able to transition away from mindset and creating focus, to exploring the possibilities and defining progress ... so although that was our wrap up call, I know keeping in contact moving forward will be invaluable for me.⠀ ⠀ One thing I am always curious about is how I can help YOU in the same way that Sophie has me?⠀ ⠀ I’ve been thinking about what skills I have that I could share with you - project/ time management guidance, wellbeing tips, work out motivation, body confidence advice ... maybe a course on creating calm or an ebook all about curating a life without limits and the tools & techniques I use on a daily basis to stay focused?⠀ ⠀ Let me know either in the comments or slide into me DMs!⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #chattycaptioncommunity #happyselves #keepingpositive #reallifeandstyle #enjoyeverymoment #thesimpleeveryday #thehonestlens #folkscenery #beboundless #make_more_magic #dowhatyoulove #9tothrive #exploreandwander #dreaminginpictures #reclaimingvulnerability #momentsthatmattertome #theartofslowliving #theslowdowncollective #myslowandsimple #myslowandwild #mindfulnessmatters #lifecoachesofinstagram⠀ #takecontrolofyourlife #youareincontrol #overcomefear #transformyourmind #personalgrowthjourney #purposefulliving #mindsetmakeover #becomingabetterme (at Stay at Home and Keep Positive) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_mrGFWhlxQ/?igshid=q0zdsfs32juw

𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞, 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 & 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 . . .⠀ ⠀ . . . I don't think there is a more apt thing to talk about on St. Georges day, do you?⠀ ⠀ At the moment I'm on a journey - I have had an awareness for a long time that something has needed to change in my life and that I needed to take some responsibility to make things happen ・ After all, it's all well and good knowing that things need to change, but change will not happen on it's own without some form of inspired action!⠀ ⠀ Change requires three things from YOU in order to be able to happen; the courage to instigate it, the commitment to work at it and the consistency to show up for it.⠀ ⠀ There is no set route to the destination we often seek, we just need to trust that we are moving in the right direction and allow ourselves to be open and curious about our future selves.⠀ ⠀ So this is me saying that I AM OPEN TO CHANGE who's with me?⠀ ⠀ Being open to change is one of the many things that we can explore together during my Mindful Moment calls ... if you want to experience a more holistic approach to wellbeing, feel free to slide into my DMs to book your taster call.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #chattycaptioncommunity #happyselves #keepingpositive #reallifeandstyle #enjoyeverymoment #thesimpleeveryday #thehonestlens #folkscenery #beboundless #make_more_magic #dowhatyoulove #9tothrive #exploreandwander #dreaminginpictures #reclaimingvulnerability #momentsthatmattertome #theartofslowliving #theslowdowncollective #myslowandsimple #myslowandwild #mindfulnessmatters #lifecoachesofinstagram⠀ #takecontrolofyourlife #youareincontrol #overcomefear #transformyourmind #personalgrowthjourney #purposefulliving #mindsetmakeover #becomingabetterme (at Stay at Home and Keep Positive) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_UqH5oBnCG/?igshid=1l7etbp87w03o

𝐑𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 . . .⠀ ⠀ . . . one thing I've been trying hard to master throughout all of this is the art of staying positive ・ But the last few days have felt like a struggle, something I touched on on my IG stories yesterday ・ I've been struggling with my body image and confidence, I've been struggling to stay motivated and I've been struggling to stay calm and compassionate.⠀ ⠀ When these 'periods' of struggle occur, I also inevitably start battling with an internal monologue about privilege ・ I am one of the lucky ones; I have my good health and can still live a relatively normal life filled with movement and adventure, I have a roof over my head and a garden in which I can enjoy Mother Nature's greatest gift (Spring) and I have Mr D to snuggle up to when times feel hard.⠀ ⠀ I was in two minds as whether to post this or not today as I didn't want to come across as negative - but I decided that showing that these emotions are 100% normal and human was more important ・ We have to accept the rough with the smooth now more than ever before, tomorrow is a new day.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #chattycaptioncommunity #happyselves #happyselveschallenge #healthyselves #alwaysbekind #stillwithstories #hellostoryteller #thehonestlens #beboundless #make_more_magic #seethegram #dreaminginpictures #reclaimingvulnerability #momentsthatmattertome #theartofslowliving #theslowdowncollective #thesimpleeveryday #myslowandsimple #myslowandwild #joyspotting #makingmyhaven #makingmyownmagic #slowsimpleseasonal #asecondofwhimsy #folkscenery #calmversation #agentlehugforthesoul #nestandflourish #nestandthrive #whimsicalwonderfulwild (at Halifax, West Yorkshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_PZK5ThHuf/?igshid=yhq0r49znvat

𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫 . . . ⠀ ⠀ . . . with added magic 👌🏼⠀ ⠀ I was going to start this post with “sun’s getting real low” but I thought it might be a bit of a niche movie reference • Comment if you know the movie!⠀ ⠀ I shared an IGTV this morning with my top 5 Ways to Improve Your Sleep ... one thing a lot of people have said they’re struggling with at the moment is sleeping well and getting the basics right can be so beneficial • Let me know what you think!⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #happyselves #chattycaptioncommunity #findingthejoyineveryday #feelfreefeed #whimsicalwonderfulwild #quietinthechaos #quietchaotics #agentlehugforthesoul #shared_joy #brimfulofcurious #9tothrive #blossomtree #springhassprung #dreaminginpictures #reclaimingvulnerability #goldenhour #mykindofcreative #myselflovestyle #momentsthatmattertome #theartofslowliving #theslowdowncollective #thesimpleeveryday #myslowandsimple #myslowandwild #joyspotting #makingmyhaven #makingmyownmagic #slowsimpleseasonal #asecondofwhimsy #folkscenery (at Halifax, West Yorkshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_Cn9cHBViK/?igshid=hletjraiu7ol

[#𝐚𝐝] 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 . . .⠀ ⠀ . . . a home?⠀ ⠀ Home is that place where you feel warm and cozy, where you are surrounded by things that are special to you and often have a deeper meaning and where you can create familiar sights and sounds • So when @photowall_sweden contacted me about their range of canvas prints, wall murals and posters, I instantly knew I wanted something that reminded me of a special time or place.⠀ ⠀ This canvas print of the Leeds skyline ticked all the boxes for me - not only does it mean Leeds will always be with me (wherever life may take me), but the colours remind me just what a vibrant city it is and add a much needed splash of colour to this room.⠀ ⠀ There’s a full write up over on the blog (link in bio) about my Photowall experience and why I think prints are the way forward when making any house a home.⠀ ⠀ What are your top tips for making a house a home???⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #theuncoolclub #happyselves #myhomestyle #quarantinelife #findingthejoyineveryday #curateyourownfeed #thecaptionclub #thisishowihueit #thatvelvetfeeling #simpleandstill #discoverunder10k #myquietbeauty #shinyhappybloggers #livemoremagic #momentsofcalm #theslowdowncollective #hashtagauthentic #styleithappy #storyofmyhome #mygorgeousgaff #bohohome #gallerywall #myspaceanddecor #bedroomstyling ⠀ #storyofmyhome #behomefree #makehomematter #makehomeyours #myhouseandhome #littlecornersofmyhome (at West Yorkshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-44DRWBMWa/?igshid=dy3a4d5pldw

𝐌𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞 . . . ⠀ ⠀ . . . with Mother Nature is sunshine for the soul • Over the past few weeks I’ve had to adapt to being more of a lone wolf than ever before, the comfort of group activities (even as an introvert) gave me confidence and allowed me to grow as a person • But I’ve embraced going solo and have realised that it isn’t the energy of others that keeps me going, it’s my own!⠀ ⠀ I’ve loved exploring the world on my doorstep - I mean how cute are streets like these?⠀ ⠀ I’ve already done my run for the day, humanised myself and now ready for a day of gardening, social distancing socialising and for rounding the day off with a takeaway • What are your plans this bright and breezy Easter Saturday? ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #exploretocreate #explorepage #exploreyourbackyard #backyardadventures #happyselves #chattycaptioncommunity #findingthejoyineveryday #feelfreefeed #whimsicalwonderfulwild #reallifeandstyle #enjoyeverymoment #thesimpleeveryday #thehonestlens #folkscenery #beboundless #kinfolkinspired #kinfolkmoments #kinfolklife #creativecountryside #creativefolk #stayathome #myselflovestyle #creativelifehappylife #photosofbritain #lovegreatbritain #visityorkshire #yorkshireadventures #countrysidecollective #sprinklingsofsunshine #springhassprung (at West Yorkshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-1wJD6hItT/?igshid=1nk2ut9grtaay

𝐇𝐞𝐲 𝐒𝐢𝐫𝐢 . . .⠀ ⠀ . . . what day is it?!?!⠀ ⠀ Mr D and I are living our best bank holiday weekend so far ... we’ve had a breakfast of pancakes, got plans for some gardening, a bit of hobbying and even a socially distanced catch up with the neighbours!!! ⠀ ⠀ Although it feels strange that we can’t spend this weekend dining out, adventuring and socialising, we’re determined to make the most of it!!!⠀ ⠀ What are your plans for the weekend?!?!⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #happyselves #chattycaptioncommunity #findingthejoyineveryday #feelfreefeed #whimsicalwonderfulwild #quietinthechaos #quietchaotics #agentlehugforthesoul #shared_joy #brimfulofcurious #bloomwhereyouareplanted #springhassprung #dreaminginpictures #reclaimingvulnerability #momentsthatmattertome #theartofslowliving #reallifeandstyle #myselflovestyle #discoverunder2k #theslowdowncollective #stayhomestaysafe #indoorshoot #thesimpleeveryday #myslowandsimple #myslowandwild #joyspotting #makingmyhaven #makingmyownmagic #slowsimpleseasonal #asecondofwhimsy (at West Yorkshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-y9i3-BaBX/?igshid=1cbw4zmyj44ka