Most women underestimate themselves and their potential. Be inspired by stories of women who have gone on journeys leading to business or personal development success, travel to far-flung places or challenges for charity. These posts will help you change your life for the better.
Halloween season is supposed to be about ghosts, witches and things that go bump in the night. Yet if you ask most women in midlife what really scares them, I suspect the answers would be very different. We’re not afraid of monsters under the bed. I quite miss my little monsters. We’re afraid of starting…
Menstruation is one of the few experiences that quietly links generations of women. It’s ordinary and extraordinary all at once — a powerful rhythm that repeats through time, even as the world around us shifts. When I look at the women in my own family, I see three very different stories of period poverty, progress,…
Home education guilt creeps up on a mum. It arrives quietly — in the supermarket queue, in conversations with strangers, in the way other parents talk about school runs and uniforms. It’s the guilt of stepping sideways when everyone else seems to be marching forward to the same drum. For me, that guilt wasn’t about…
🌿 Intro: Looking Back On Our Positive Home Education Journey When I look back at our ultimately positive home education journey, I often find little snapshots of days that felt brighter, calmer, or more connected. Recently I revisited an old post I wrote during one of those positive days — a day full of learning,…
Introduction: A Birth Mum Story Becoming a mother doesn’t always look the way people imagine. For some women, motherhood begins with heartbreak — with choices made under pressure, with circumstances that feel impossible, and with a grief that settles deep into the bones. This birth mum story shows a woman navigating the emotional aftermath of adoption,…
❤️ Dolly Parton confidence lessons My late mum loved Dolly Parton. Her voice filled our home — bright, bold, poignant and full of heart. I grew up with Dolly as a soundtrack to my childhood in our little terraced house in a Yorkshire market town. Later I would blast out “9 to 5” revelling in…
Blogging has always felt a little bit like magic to me — not because of algorithms or traffic spikes, but because of what happens when a woman sits down, writes honestly, and presses publish. When I first started blogging, I had no idea how much it would change my life. I simply wanted a safe…
I was recently sent the most gorgeous pair of slippers to review on my blog. I am fussy about slippers. This probably dates back to me tumbling down the stairs when I was about 14 years of age in some that my brother had got me as a Christmas gift. I broke my nose in…
I am honoured to share the story of Charlie Cooper aged 21 from Portsmouth. She has rowed for 8 years and is a member of Bexhill Rowing Club. She is part of a team of amazing women taking on the All Systems Row Challenge I was born in East Sussex and graduated from the University…
Today I am sharing my interview with 62 year old Fiona Jamie who returned to rowing later in life as a member of Shoreham Boat Club. She is taking part in the amazing feat of All Systems Row soon and I am sure you will join me in lending her your encouragement and support. I…
Women often find that is all systems go as they juggle personal, community and professional responsibilities. Steph Toogood has switched this idea up a gear as she takes part in the All Systems Row challenge. I am so grateful that she took time out from her busy schedule to take part in an interview for…
When asked by an adult years ago, like most young people, I had no idea how to answer the question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?”. I certainly did not see my present career as a Colon Hydrotherapy practitioner coming for me all those years ago, but it was a life…
Boundaries are essential in any relationship, whether this be between you and your partner, you and your children, or generally just anyone you have a relationship with! It can be tricky to actually recognise if boundaries are being crossed or if there’s even any in place to begin with. Healthy boundaries are an important part…
I was recently sent some comfortable clothing to review. This is no word of a lie – this is the most lovely and comfy clothing I have ever worn in my life. This is clothing that gives you a caress and feels superb on your skin. You can read more about the product below in…
Milestone birthdays always make us reflect on our life so far. Combine that with the global pandemic and many of us have worked out we need to make a change. I am delighted to share Natasha’s experience of pursuing her dream to become a successful author. I’ve just finished her novel and will share my…