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Why Slowing Down Feels So Difficult
Slowing down sounds simple—but in real life, it can feel surprisingly difficult. In this reflective post, I explore why we struggle to slow down, how busyness becomes our default, and how small, gentle shifts can help us create more calm, presence, and balance in everyday life.
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Our Little Friday Letter | Friday, 13th March, 2026
In this edition of Our Little Friday Letter, I reflect on the quiet work of showing up even when motivation is low, share updates from our little house in the country as spring begins to arrive, and discuss my new midlife essay series exploring identity, loneliness, and clarity in your 40s. You’ll also find seasonal inspiration for welcoming spring at home, slow living reflections, podcast updates from Seasonal Notes, and simple ways to embrace the changing season with intention.
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The Art of Welcoming Spring: Seasonal Shifts That Change How a Home Feels
Spring doesn’t arrive all at once — it quietly rearranges how a home feels. In this reflective guide to seasonal living, discover gentle ways to welcome spring at home through light, space, scent, food and slower rhythms. A thoughtful approach to slow living, intentional homemaking and seasonal awareness.
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30 Slow & Simple Spring Activities
Spring doesn’t arrive all at once — it returns slowly, through lighter evenings, birdsong in the morning, and the first flowers appearing in gardens and hedgerows. This gentle spring bucket list shares 30 slow and simple spring activities designed to help you live seasonally and embrace the rhythm of the season. From slow mornings and outdoor walks to simple seasonal food and meaningful connection, these ideas encourage intentional living and spring slow living without pressure or productivity culture.
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15 Things I’m Letting Go of This Spring
Spring has a reputation for fresh starts, new habits, and renewed energy. But sometimes the most powerful seasonal reset comes not from adding more — but from letting go. In this reflective post on slow living and intentional living, I share 15 things I’m choosing to release this spring, from over-scheduling and digital noise to outdated expectations and the pressure to constantly improve. Rooted in seasonal living and the rhythms of life in rural Ireland, this gentle spring reflection explores how simplifying life, embracing slow mornings, and creating space can lead to a calmer, more meaningful season ahead.
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Our Little Friday Letter | Friday, 27 February, 2026
In this fortnight’s Little Friday Letter, I reflect on midlife recalibration, showing up authentically at 47, and what it means to quietly return to yourself. I share life updates from our little house in the country, gentle seasonal resets for late winter, simple weekly rhythms for busy term time, and the new March slow living calendar. A thoughtful pause for women navigating identity, intention, and everyday life in a changing season.
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St Brigid’s Day & Imbolc
St Brigid’s Day and Imbolc mark a quiet seasonal turning point in Ireland — a gentle shift toward longer days and returning light. This reflective post explores their meaning and how to welcome the first signs of spring simply and intentionally.
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Our Little Friday Letter – Our Final Letter of 2025
This week’s newsletter is a little different — and the final one of 2025. I’m sharing a warm Christmas message, a heartfelt thank you, an update on what’s coming to the blog and podcast, details of the Twixmas Letters arriving from December 26th to January 1st, and a note about taking a short seasonal break to rest and reset. Merry Christmas, and thank you for being part of this community.
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🎃 Our Little Friday Letter (Friday, 3rd October, 2025)
Our first October edition of Our Little Friday Letter is here, with a warm seasonal welcome, reflections from our little house, a cozy candle shop update, and this week’s theme: the beauty of the basics. Plus, you’ll find Halloween traditions, slow Sunday ideas, and a peek at what's coming up on the blog. Settle in with a cuppa and enjoy this gentle, grounding read for the season.
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🌻 Our Little Friday Letter (Friday, 22nd August, 2025)
In this week’s letter from our little house in the country, I’m sharing stories from our trip to Mayo, how we’re resetting for the season ahead, what’s been happening on Instagram, and a round-up of recent blog posts — including a slow cooker chilli recipe and five intentions for autumn.
