Life with and without alcohol: then and now
Waking up miles from where I should be? I’m better off without that drama in my life!
Read MoreAuthor: Devon Maid
Breaking free from being busy
We all say we’re busy but are we really? And are we doing the right things, those that make us truly happy and unleash our awesomeness? Here’s how I changed my focus from busy to productive – and how you can too.
Read MoreIn the footsteps of Shakespeare
Words are not coming naturally to me today. What am I trying to say? What is there to say? I look at other bloggers and am fascinated with their ability to cram so many words together, relentlessly cross-referencing to Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and whatever other platforms exists. They talk earnestly about ‘content’ and invite […]
Read MoreThe power of anger – a force for good
Let’s talk anger. Like many, I tend to keep my rage quiet. Why? Because from a young age you’re told anger isn’t cool, it’s NOT a good look. For a little girl growing into a woman society tells you anger is unseemly; it’s not something a female should show, so the practice of masking it […]
Read More280 days sober: reflections on an alcohol-free life
Lessons I’ve learned from leading an alcohol free lifestyle.
Read MoreFemale authors who changed my world: Honouring women for World Book Day and IWD 2019
Tonight my Facebook feed is peppered with pictures posted by proud parents of their poppets dressed up for World Book Day. In less than three hours, it will be International Women’s Day (IWD). I am hoping to see photos of kids skipping off to school as Suffragettes. Somehow I don’t think it’ll happen. Maybe it’s […]
Read MoreMy tips on being more resilient
I haven’t been well recently. I was floored by a virus for the best part of a week and it’s left me with a cough you’d expect from a 20-a-day B&H smoker. I had a few sobs here and there; rasping little pity parties for one, but really looked after myself. I slept, took tablets, […]
Read MoreLove, vulnerability and being you
As I write this, my Twitter feed is filled with romance, love and hearts. It’s St Valentine’s Day and the world is soppy. My story today is about love, it’s about vulnerability and it’s about making today the day for you to pack in the relationships that leave you feeling shit. I’ve talked elsewhere about […]
Read MoreLiving with tinnitus: relearning the art of listening
Partially losing my hearing has taught me the importance of listening. About a year ago I was diagnosed with tinnitus. I’d spent years blasting top-volume music into my auditory canal through earphones. The real problems began following an ear infection but I’m pretty sure my private discos didn’t help. Today I have a continuous buzzing […]
Read MoreRemembering why I run
After eight hours at work, I came home, changed into my running kit and headed out the door into the brisk cold. Freedom! Now, I’m drinking hot chocolate feeling fuzzy inside and writing this blog post to you. In an earlier post, I talked about my intention to complete RED January. Well, I’m entering the […]
Read More