Category Archives: Repairing Damage

Sparkle

Posted on February 2, 2010 by

Starting tomorrow I’m going to be making some changes – not huge changes, but little changes to give myself more space to focus on health, to allow myself to truly sparkle inside & out. Now I know someone will point out … Continue reading →

Posted in 40 Days of Fasting and Prayer, Getting Healthy, Personal Responsibility, Repairing Damage | 38 Comments

Should I Be Seriously Worried…

Posted on February 1, 2010 by

Last night I had a text from an ex-colleague - it said something like: “60 this year, who’d have thought we’d both make it to this age” I thought she probably had me confused with someone else, so I sent a … Continue reading →

Posted in Repairing Damage | 23 Comments

Recovery and Renewal

Posted on January 30, 2010 by

Wake up to find the sun shining, hit the pool for a refreshing swim; arrive home to find a beautiful bunch of tulips and a gift certificate for a massage from a very lovely person. Leave home and head towards a farm, enjoy chatting away … Continue reading →

Posted in All Things Bright and Beautiful, Around Devon, Repairing Damage, Simple Living and Reducing Stress | 24 Comments

Weekending Plans

Posted on January 22, 2010 by

I’m feeling the need to pull back slightly; with guest for 2.5 weeks, which has included a good 2-3 hours in the kitchen each evening prepping dinner/making dinner/clearing up; not to mention breakfasts, lunches, teas/coffees, the laundry, cleaning and caring for … Continue reading →

Posted in Getting Healthy, Lessons Learned, Repairing Damage, Simple Living and Reducing Stress, Simplicity | 28 Comments

How To Reclaim Simple Weekends

Posted on December 6, 2009 by

I had a comment on the last post as well as a few emails asking me how I made the transition to simple weekends, as a result I thought I’d share a bit more about my journey. When I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Life, Frugal Living, Reclaiming Simple Sundays, Repairing Damage, Simple Living and Reducing Stress, Simplicity | 5 Comments

When did this become normal?

Posted on December 3, 2009 by

Yesterday I had the chance to catch up with old friends. It was a wonderful visit and I was keen to see them after they had shared some significant financial challenges with me. Due to the nature of their work, … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Life, Personal Responsibility, Repairing Damage | 13 Comments

One week no wheat!

Posted on November 30, 2009 by

When I began this wheat fast I really wasn’t sure I would make it. On day one and two I really wanted pasta, I wasn’t sure how on earth I was going to make my goal of a month of … Continue reading →

Posted in Getting Healthy, Repairing Damage | 6 Comments

Media Time & Downshifting!

Posted on November 26, 2009 by

I blogged recently that I’m currently in a season of no television and while it has taken a while to get used to, I’m enjoying it (mostly!).  At this early stage I don’t think I will be a no television household, but … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Purpose Driven Life, reducing stress, Repairing Damage, Simplicity | 5 Comments

A Month Of No Wheat!

Posted on November 26, 2009 by

A while ago I noticed two things: firstly I was feeling a bit off when I had days that had a significant amount of wheat, such as toast for breakfast and pasta for dinner and secondly, even if my calories … Continue reading →

Posted in Getting Healthy, Repairing Damage | 18 Comments

Strategies For Drinking More Water!

Posted on November 25, 2009 by

Lately I’ve been quite terrible about drinking water and I notice incredible changes, I’m more dehydrated, my skin is worse and I’m tired & hungry a lot. Last Friday I decided enough was enough and I was going to do … Continue reading →

Posted in Frugal Living, Getting Healthy, Repairing Damage | 9 Comments