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    Christmas 2025,  Intentional living,  Seasonal Inspiration,  Slow and Intentional Living,  Winter

    The Beauty of Doing Less

    November 18, 2025 /

    As the year gathers pace, it can be easy to slip into overdrive β€” but there’s real beauty in doing less. This gentle reminder invites you to pause before the festive season, pare things back, and savour what matters most.

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    What Slow Living Really Means to Me (Now)

    July 15, 2025 /

    What does slow living really mean β€” beyond the aesthetics and trending hashtags? In this heartfelt post, I share my personal journey into slow living, the everyday moments that ground me, and ten gentle, practical ways you can begin creating a calmer, more intentional life today.

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    April 13, 2025
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    Slowing Down at Home Without Feeling Like You’re Falling Behind

    March 12, 2025
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    30 Gentle Habits That Create More Time to Slow Down

    May 30, 2025 /

    Slowing down doesn’t always mean doing less. Sometimes it means doing things more gently, with rhythm and intention. In this post, I’m sharing 30 simple, calming habits that help create time pockets in your day β€” not for more hustle, but for rest, breathing room, and the joy of being present. These aren’t hustle hacks β€” they’re gentle rituals for real life. From wiping down the bathroom mirror while the shower warms, to setting a 10-minute evening tidy timer, these small shifts add up to something bigger: space to live more slowly and intentionally.

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    Slow Living for Busy People: 5 Gentle Ways to Embrace a Calmer Life

    May 28, 2025
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    Slow Living for Busy People: 5 Gentle Ways to Embrace a Calmer Life

    May 28, 2025 /

    Slow living isn’t about doing lessβ€”it’s about living with more intention. In this gentle guide for busy people, we explore five simple, practical ways to slow down and find calm in the middle of your everyday life. From mindful morning routines to digital boundaries and reconnecting with nature, discover how small shifts can make a big difference. If your days feel rushed or overloaded, this is your reminder that a slower, more grounded life is possibleβ€”even right where you are.

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    31 Mindful Moments for May

    April 30, 2025 /

    Slow down this season with 31 mindful moments in May β€” simple, grounding prompts to help you embrace intentional living, reconnect with yourself, and savour the everyday. Includes a free printable to guide your journey through the month.

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    30 Ways to Winter Well – An Intentional Calendar for November

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    December 28, 2025
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    What Does It Really Mean to Live Well?

    April 2, 2025 /

    What does it really mean to live well? For me, it’s no longer about ticking boxes or keeping upβ€”it’s about slowing down, creating space, and finding presence in the everyday moments that already surround me. This gentle post explores how we can anchor into a more meaningful life, right where we are.

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    August 24, 2025
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    April 4, 2025
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    Exactly Where You Need to Be: A Real Life Reflection

    March 28, 2025 /

    A gentle reflection from a quiet house on slowing down, letting go of perfection, and remembering that you’re exactly where you need to be β€” even when life feels a little wobbly.

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