#instareality

𝙒𝙚𝙚𝙠𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙫𝙞𝙗𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙙 . . . ⁣ . . . and those vibes are napping! ⁣ Maybe it’s the hangover from my long run at the weekend, maybe it’s the weather or maybe it’s just the Post time off blues - but this week has felt HARDWORK!!! ⁣ Treated myself to a dozy lie in this morning, going to have a glorious bowl of granola and then tick as much off my lil to do list as I can do that at the weekend I can go AFK and chiiiiiiill. ⁣ What are your weekend plans? ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #instareality #greyhomeinspo ⠀ #dailyhomeshare #newbuildjourney #actualinstahomes #mycosyhome #dabblingwithdecor #newbuildinspo #hallwaydecor #greyhomedecor #greyinterior #homesofinsta #greyhomes #newbuildhouse #matalanready #whowhatwearing #whowhatwear #seethegram #stylejunkie #wardrobebasics #wearitwithbex #ptintraining #feelgoodstyle #wellnessblogger #wellnesscoach⠀ #mindfulmoments #myselflovestyle #chattycaptioncommunity #frockmeitsfriday #fridaythoughts (at West Yorkshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEbJIzWhyzY/?igshid=isi4om30b9wr

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐠𝐢𝐧 𝐨’𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐲𝐞𝐭 . . .⠀ ⠀ . . . surely it’s 5pm somewhere in the world?⠀ ⠀ Happy Saturday and happy Yorkshire Day to all my fellow white rose boys and girls • I’m getting really beach vibes from this @hollisterco combo but alas the only water I’ll be splashing in today is the kind that falls from the sky! ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #instareality #greyhomeinspo ⠀⠀⠀ #dailyhomeshare #newbuildjourney #actualinstahomes #mycosyhome #dabblingwithdecor #newbuildinspo #shelfiedecor #greyhomedecor #greyinterior #homesofinsta #greyhomes #newbuildhouse #HollisterCollective #whowhatwearing #whowhatwear #seethegram #stylejunkie #wardrobebasics #wearitwithbex #ptintraining #feelgoodstyle #wellnessblogger #wellnesscoach #mindfulmoments #myselflovestyle #chattycaptioncommunity #saturdaystyle #saturdaythoughts (at Leeds) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDWU1bKBuC4/?igshid=vl8wowdfdwkb

𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 . . . ⠀ ⠀ . . . because Rome wasn’t built in a day and neither are you!⠀ ⠀ Inspired by my wonderful friend Victoria at @themanifestationcollective - I’ve decided to incorporate 5 things into my daily self care practice in order in elevation my mood and my vibes;⠀ ⠀ 1️⃣ Move every day for at least 30 minutes ... over the last few weeks I’ve channeled my energy into my new job, but now it’s time to start channeling it into myself again and get those endorphins flowing!⠀ ⠀ 2️⃣ Be grateful ... I have a blank journal and I’m not afraid to use it • Keeping a gratitude journal is said to reduce stress, increase positivity and make you happier!⠀ ⠀ 3️⃣ Grabbing some 💤 ‘s ... sleep not only makes you less irritable, it also helps boost your immune system and can help you to stay in shape (fatigued bodies have reduced levels of the chemical that makes you feel full genes you get the munchies when you’re tired • I’ve been feeling a little run down the last few days so I’m going to get all the sleep I can!⠀ ⠀ 4️⃣ Eat intuitively ... now this is something that I got really good at over the last few months, however, the last few weeks have taken me away from my comfort zone and it’s a challenge I need to overcome • So instead of trying to follow what worked for me during lockdown, I’m going to find what works for me now • I’m going to focus on filling my meals with all the good things (starchy carbs, fibre, protein) and eat when I’m hungry and not when the clock tells me I should!⠀ ⠀ 5️⃣ Switch off ... one thing I can be guilty of is not switching off • So this week I want to make sure that I switch off for an hour a day - be that to go for a walk, to watch another episode of Down to Earth or listen to a podcast or two!⠀ ⠀ What are you going to do to raise your vibes this week?⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #instareality #greyhomeinspo ⠀⠀⠀ #dailyhomeshare #newbuildjourney #actualinstahomes #mycosyhome #dabblingwithdecor #newbuildinspo #shelfiedecor #greyhomedecor #greyinterior #homesofinsta #greyhomes #newbuildhouse #asseenonme #zarawoman #whowhatwearing #whowhatwear #seethegram #stylejunkie #wardrobebasics #wearitwithbex #ptintraining #feelgoodstyle #wellnessblogger (at At Home) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDLMqdgh-bl/?igshid=dgfoun5ksedq

𝐏𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐲 𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 . . .⠀ ⠀ . . . it's Monday!⠀ ⠀ Monday mornings can be chaotic, and this sets the tone for the rest of the day ・ The best way to avoid those 'manic Monday' feels is to prep ahead BUT all is not lost if you spent your Sunday being a sofa bear instead!⠀ ⠀ Start by MOVING ON, don't rue previous you for not meal prepping or for failing to iron that dress you wanted to wear, pull on your sassy pants and treat yourself to a nice hearty salad or your favourite take out for lunch ・ Turn that frown upside down and make the most of what you've got.⠀ ⠀ Get some FRESH AIR and MOVE YOUR BODY, this could be a post-work run or a lunchtime walk - either way, take advantage of your downtime to get those endorphins flowing and feel that vitamin D on your skin (hopefully).⠀ ⠀ Make sure you LISTEN TO YOURSELF if your brain is telling you you need an early night, it's likely that you're tired and need an early night, if it's telling you need some carbs for lunch it's likely that you need some carbs for lunch ・ Honour your thoughts and feelings and lean into what feels good.⠀ ⠀ So tell me, what feels good to you today?⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #instareality #greyhomeinspo ⠀⠀ #dailyhomeshare #newbuildjourney #actualinstahomes #mycosyhome #dabblingwithdecor #newbuildinspo #hallwaydecor #greyhomedecor #greyinterior #homesofinsta #greyhomes #newbuildhouse #asseenonme #whowhatwearing #whowhatwear #seethegram #stylejunkie #wardrobebasics #wearitwithbex #ptintraining #feelgoodstyle #wellnessblogger #wellnesscoach⠀⠀ #mindfulmoments #myselflovestyle #chattycaptioncommunity #saturdaystyle #saturdaythoughts (at Leeds) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDJPmaSBkRc/?igshid=kks7cn8ry9br

𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 . . .⠀ ⠀ . . . whilst many people are spending their weekend rekindling their love affair with the gym, I'm pressing pause and resting up after another fast and furious week.⠀ ⠀ However, saying that I am so excited to ease myself back into the gym this week ・ Although I have worked out throughout lockdown and feel physically fitter when it comes to running, I know that I have lost progress when it comes to lifting anything heavier than an 8KG kettlebell!!!⠀ ⠀ So this weekend I'm spending some time in my comfies, studying for my PT course and regressing my previous fitness regime to make sure that I don't over-reach this week and set myself further back ・ I've written all about how to ease yourself back into the gym on the blog this weekend (link in bio) . . . what's your biggest concern about going back to the gym? Is it safety? Getting back into a routine? Or simply not being able to work out as you were able to do in March?⠀ ⠀ Let me know down below 👇🏻⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #instareality #greyhomeinspo ⠀⠀⠀ #dailyhomeshare #newbuildjourney #actualinstahomes #mycosyhome #dabblingwithdecor #newbuildinspo #shelfiedecor #greyhomedecor #greyinterior #homesofinsta #greyhomes #newbuildhouse #asseenonme #whowhatwearing #whowhatwear #seethegram #stylejunkie #wardrobebasics #wearitwithbex #ptintraining #feelgoodstyle #wellnessblogger #wellnesscoach #mindfulmoments #myselflovestyle #chattycaptioncommunity #sundayvibe #weekendmode (at West Yorkshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDGyJ85Bpuf/?igshid=hrlw3ksmthd1

𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 . . . ⠀ ⠀ . . . hey, hey peeps - it’s been a hot minute since I was last on here hasn’t it?⠀ ⠀ I fully intended on doing one of my old school, Sunday night rewind post to fill you all in on my first week back in employment BUT in reality what I needed was to recharge myself!⠀ ⠀ So here’s your friendly reminder to be kind to yourself and that you don’t have to work flat out 24/7, 365 • We’re not blessed with unlimited reserves of strength or energy, it’s normal to feel tired (or next level tired in my case - see my stories for evidence 😂) and it’s OK to rest.⠀ ⠀ So press the pause button!⠀ ⠀ Recharging is one of the most productive things you can do.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #instareality #greyhomeinspo ⠀⠀⠀ #dailyhomeshare #newbuildjourney #actualinstahomes #mycosyhome #dabblingwithdecor #newbuildinspo #shelfiedecor #greyhomedecor #greyinterior #homesofinsta #greyhomes #newbuildhouse #TopshopStyle #whowhatwearing #whowhatwear #seethegram #stylejunkie #wardrobebasics #wearitwithbex #ptintraining #feelgoodstyle #wellnessblogger #wellnesscoach #mindfulmoments #myselflovestyle #chattycaptioncommunity #mondaymorningselfie (at At Home) https://www.instagram.com/p/CC6QI9Phr30/?igshid=18ub5xzfu4ptu

That was one hell of a weekend. ⁣ By that I mean its broke me. ⁣ ⁣ I had a lovely weekend visioned in my head. Some weekend #vanlife vibes. ⁣ But we had arguments over who was sleeping where, arguments because of careless stupid mistakes, tears because of cancelled plans (which then went ahead anyway) I felt like because we went from stress to stress my head was never truly as “in the moment” as I’d hoped.⁣ Just not quite the weekend I thought. In fact it seems like that how some of our days go at the moment! ⁣ Tainted by arguments & foolishness. ⁣ ⁣ There were some good bits and looking back I hope these are the bits we remember.⁣ 🌿 I managed a Saturday morning river swim. It really is the best way to wake body and mind. ⁣ 🌿 We went to the beach for the first time since March. Which was brilliant. Felt busy. But brilliant. ⁣ 🌿 Paddling in te sea, hunting for shells, making a cuppa In the camper and drinking it right there on the beach. While the kids played. These are the moments I live for. ⁣ 🌿Finding a lovely little campsite that had a cafe onsite that made amazing bacon butties. ⁣ 🌿Squeezing in some time on the canoe. ⁣ 🌿Then finishing the weekend along the canal last night chatting about what boat we would like and I’d we could buy the lock house we walked past. ⁣ ⁣ I hope as life continues to get to a new normal the stress of heading back to normal will lessen as I’m sure that has plays a major part in everyone’s attitudes. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ Right on to Monday. Let’s see what the week brings. The last week of homeschool. We’ve got this. ⁣ ⁣ #parentingduringapandemic. #weekendadventures #weekendvibes #instareality ⁣ #camperlife #familyvanlife #beachlife #beachvibes #weekendadventures #familyof6 #twosetsoftwins #twinlife #adventuresofours #momentsofmine #makingmemories (at Huttoft Bank) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCk06KmFLLG/?igshid=29023fsgfpww

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 . . .⠀ ⠀ . . . OK, time to hold my hands up, I'm a people pleaser ・ It isn't my best personality trait I'll admit and it really doesn't help me live a balanced life.⠀ ⠀ But it's something that I'm working on - in fact over the last year or so I've really learnt to tackle my people-pleasing habits head-on and look at why life wasn't bringing me as much joy as it once was ・ I've learnt to challenge myself, to say no and switch off in order to lean into what feels good as opposed to what I think will make others happy.⠀ ⠀ It can be hard to break your life down and admit your weaknesses, but without gaining awareness of them you will never tackle them ・ I've written a full post on addressing your life balance over on the blog today (link in bio) and shared one of my favourite visualisation tools too ・ I knew my priorities needed to change and now that they have, I couldn't be happier 💕⠀ ⠀ Do you need to address your life balance?⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #instareality #greyhomeinspo⠀ #dailyhomeshare #newbuildjourney #actualinstahomes #mycosyhome #dabblingwithdecor #newbuildinspo #hallwaydecor #greyhomedecor #greyinterior #homesofinsta #greyhomes #newbuildhouse #matalanready #whowhatwearing #seethegram #whowhatwear #restylethatpiece #stylejunkie #wardrobebasics #wearitwithbex #ptintraining #feelgoodstyle #wellnessblogger #wellnesscoach #mindfulmoments #myselflovestyle #chattycaptioncommunity #fridaywisdom (at West Yorkshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCdmeawhOyS/?igshid=18ceqvws9o28q