List 30 things that make you happy. Things have felt a little rough lately. Work is manic, I'm trying to train for a marathon and so my body feels on the verge of injury all the time, trying to move house is stressful - honestly the list could go on and on and I am … Continue reading All the little things
Category: wellbeing
Background noise suggestions
Daily writing promptWhat do you listen to while you work?View all responses I have mentioned before that I someone who works hybrid, where I work 2 days in an office and 3 days at home. Unfortunately, for three of my days during a work week I am sitting by myself all day, where either I … Continue reading Background noise suggestions
Floof Friday
I have been trying to get a picture of these guys for ages, but I only ever seem to see them when they are flying above me, or they spot me close by and immediately hide away. But on my long run the other day I was able to enjoy a very quiet run down … Continue reading Floof Friday
National Marine Week 2024
Running from the 27th of July to the 11th of August, National Marine Week is a chance to celebrate the wonderful wildlife found in the seas around the UK, and our relationship with this incredible habitat that surrounds us. The week is organised and headed by The Wildlife Trust here in the UK, a charity … Continue reading National Marine Week 2024
Naturya gut health superfood porridge with mixed berries
I am now having to go into an office twice a week for work, and this has really thrown my routine into a bit of a shamble. I am currently training for a marathon and as such, I am having to really focus on my nutrition to find out what fuelling method works best for … Continue reading Naturya gut health superfood porridge with mixed berries
The Big Butterfly Count
The Big Butterfly Count is an annual event created by the Butterfly Conservation. The count is a UK-wide survey aimed at helping the Butterfly Conservation assess the health of our environment simply by counting the amount and type of butterflies (and some day-flying moths) that you see in your local area. The count runs from … Continue reading The Big Butterfly Count
What is cognitive dissonance?
Cognitive dissonance is defined as the discomfort a person feels when their behaviour does not align with their values or beliefs. Cognitive dissonance is a psychological phenomenon that occurs when a person holds two contradictory beliefs at the same time. The inconsistency between what people believe and how they behave means that they will attempt … Continue reading What is cognitive dissonance?
The local heron is back!
I live in Herfordshire, which is a rather rural area with lots of green spaces and waterways throughout it. I do of course live closer to a main city than the coutnryside, but I am lucky to have the green parks and local rivers quite close on my doorstep. They are beautiful to walk around, … Continue reading The local heron is back!
600 posts!
Goodness me, what a milestone! 600 posts about vegan food, make up, or general vegan discussion. How exciting to think that this blog started as a small little passion project to keep my busy, and look how it has grown in that time. I am excited to see how much more it can grow in … Continue reading 600 posts!
My non-negotiable daily habits
Daily writing promptWhat are your daily habits?View all responses Another fun one for you guys, and also one I hope to learn from you all too. I am someone who likes to explore a lot of hobbies and therefore I have gotten very skilled at juggling my time to ensure that I can do as … Continue reading My non-negotiable daily habits