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How I Gave up Alcohol & Tips to Quit or Cut Down

May 8, 2019 1 Comment

holding hands on a path - symbolising giving up alcohol as a journey

Hello Friends,

I gave up drinking over a month ago so I thought I should post a blog post on how I gave up alcohol and tips to quit or cut down. I genuinely feel way better in myself and my life has changed so positively since kicking the drink.

Giving up alcohol was a huge step for me. I have thought about it so many times over the years, too many to remember. Growing up in Ireland, the drinking culture was a big part of life. It seemed as though, once I was old enough to buy alcohol, it was a huge victory. I was somehow led to believe that alcohol was the be all and end all of life! read more

Lifestyle

My Digital Detox & Newfound Inner Peace

January 31, 2019 No Comments

Hi Everyone,

Sorry I haven’t been active on here much lately but I have been trying out a digital detox. Here is how it went –

“My digital detox and newfound inner peace”.

Ok, so I mentioned the last time I blogged on here around 3 weeks ago that I was going to try out a digital detox. A digital detox is when you take time away from your phone and computer screens to take a break from those kinds of digital devices for a while. It helps the mind to rest and gives your soul a break too. read more

Lifestyle

Restoring the Balance Between Mind, Body and Home

August 29, 2018 20 Comments

Creating a homely living space to balance mind and body

Restoring the balance between mind, body and home is the ultimate wellness practice, in my opinion. Looking after our mind and body as a whole, rather than separately lets us feel at one with ourselves and can lead to a feeling of deep satisfaction. There are many ways in which we can restore the balance between body and mind that I will show you in this post. It can be so liberating and peaceful to feel consciously and subconsciously complete and at ease with ourselves. There are many steps you can take to achieve this balance and all are easily incorporated into your life. It can be completely life-changing. read more

Lifestyle

15 Tips on How to Sleep Better at Night Naturally

August 8, 2018 4 Comments

Hello lovelies,

Sleep is extremely important for our health and wellness so I have put together my best 15 tips on how to sleep better at night naturally. I do love lists so I will break it down into a list to make these tips easier to follow. You will find that you have more energy, have less brain fog and are feeling more upbeat and chirpy when you finally learn how to sleep better at night naturally. Your physical and mental health should improve and you should notice the benefit straight away once you incorporate these tips. It normally takes at least 3 days to recover your sleep pattern so after that you should begin to feel less groggy and more energetic. Why not give it a try for yourself? read more

Hair, Lifestyle, Skincare

Lavender Uses and Benefits (Wellbeing, Skin and Hair Health)

July 25, 2018 18 Comments

Lavender has many uses and benefits for the body and overall wellbeing. Lavender (Lavendula angustifolia) is one of the most common and well known essential oils. It helps regenerate skin cells, promotes healing and helps produce healthier new cells. The sweet, mild aroma has calming properties and is often used for relaxation and as a sleep aid. Lavender oil can reduce stress and anxiety naturally.

It is soothing and healing when used on burns, insect bites and various skin conditions in the form of the floral water. It has antiseptic properties which help promote fast healing and minimise scarring. It can even be used on stings, ulcers, wounds and scrapes for the same reasons. read more