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How I had a great 40th birthday

As my birthday is between both my children’s birthdays and Christmas it is often a low key event. I wanted to make sure this wasn’t the case for my 40th birthday. I wanted to do something …

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Family home dones and not dones 5 year anniversary

Family home – 5th anniversary (dones and not dones)

Since February, we’ve been in our house for five years, and the last year has been a busy one with noticeable changes. Done The biggest change has been in the area where my husband (and kids) …

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My 2nd 2018 journal

My 2nd 2018 journal

It has only taken me a third of the year to start a journal in 2018. As I continued using the undated journal I’d started in August 2017 at the start of the year. My new journal is a change from …

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Whenever I see a male I think "I wonder if he like me" that is a girlie attitue I'm going to change, in future it will be "I wonder what sort of friend they'll make"

Does he like me – journal extract 21st April 1992

I have to be honest I feel a bit embarrassed sharing this extract. But it is part of recognising my past and who I was. Plus I was in my mid teens so I’m sure it is completely natural that I was …

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5 love languages of children Gary Chapman Review

The 5 Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman Review

The 5 love languages of children * is a follow on book to 5 love languages. The point of the book is children need to know how much you love them, but if you don’t speak their special …

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Happiness Hacks Review by Alex Palmer

Happiness Hacks by Alex Palmer Review

Happiness Hacks* brings together different research on happiness. The research is grouped with one theme per chapter e.g. friendship, health, love. It is summarized in short sections (for example one …

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How to develop a lighting plan

How to develop a lighting plan

Room lighting is more complicated than it used to be with different options including uplights, downlights, acsent lights and mood lights. We’re in the process of planning the lights throughout …

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In Bloom by Kayla Aimee review

In Bloom by Kayla Aimee – review

In Bloom is a collection of stories from Kayla’s life from childhood through to motherhood about feelings of insecurities and inadequacies. The stories are grouped into themes such as rejection, …

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My 2018 journal is an orange castelli notebook and I write in red Diamine ink

My 2018 journal

This is the journal I’m using at the start of 2018 although it isn’t actually a 2018 journal. I started this journal on 30th August 2017 but as I use undated notebooks I’ve just …

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journals for children

7 different journals for children

If your child is keen to start a journal there are lots of different books available that might interest them.

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I've learnt I'm a moody cow who people find it hard to get on with

I’ve learnt I’m a moody cow – journal extract 30th March 1992

So 1992 did not immediately get better after I decided to start a new regime. Although perhaps recognising I’m a “moody cow” is part of self-acceptance process! Today wasn’t …

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Learning mindfulness

Learning mindfulness

Mindfulness is choosing to be present in the moment, without judgement. It is about being aware of what you’re feeling and what you’re doing as you do it. If you’re anything …

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How to make my 40th birthday memorable?

How do you celebrate a big birthday? How do you make your 40th birthday memorable? If you're looking for inspiration here's a list of ideas that may help you find the perfect plan for y

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Tomorrow I'm going to start new regime

Tomorrow I am going to start a new regime – journal extract 28th March 1992

My 1992 journal continues to be full of angst. And it is uncomfortable to read as it brings back memories of how unhappy I was. However, this entry has some hope because I’ve decided to take …

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creating our study space

Creating our study space

One of the changes I’m particularly looking forward to with our house renovation is our new study space. Our current study is a strange shape and not big enough for more than one person to use …

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The Miracle Morning - Hal Elrod Book Review

The Miracle Morning – Hal Elrod Review

The Miracle Morning is the process Hal Elrod developed to improve his life after being in a serious car crash which caused him permanent brain damage and resulted in him having to relearn how to walk. …

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15+ journal writing posts

15+ Journal Writing Posts

Are you interested in journal writing, but don’t know where to start? I started writing my journal as a child in 1989, and have written it on and off since; that is over 25 years. I know all you …

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Journal extract - diary I am glad I have you

Diary I am glad I have you – journal extract 10th March 1992

25 years ago I was not in a happy place. And as I mentioned in my previous journal extract I am not completely enjoying reading my 1992 diary. However, at least I can take comfort in …

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Quiet By Susan Cain Book Review

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking – Susan Cain Review

I’ve always classed myself as an extrovert so I read Quiet by Susan Cain* to learn more about my introverted husband and one of my children who I suspected was introverted. As a bonus, I now …

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my diary is a storybook

I write what I feel – journal extract 27th February 1992

Reading my diaries from 25 years ago has not been pleasant recently, due to a severe lack of self-confidence leading to problems with my friends because I was paranoid they didn’t …

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Introduction to creativity - The Artist's Way

Introduction to creativity – The Artist’s Way

Feeling more creative is something I’ve wanted for many years, so over 15 years ago I bought The Artist’s Way*, a 12 week course that helps you discover or reignite your creative self …

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family home 4th anniversary dones and not dones

Family home – 4th anniversary (dones and not dones)

Looking back on the last year in our house it has been another quiet one, but we have started knocking down the walls. Only non-structural ones, but it is a start. So here is a list of the things …

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My 2017 journal

Most people start their journal on 1st January, but not me this year. I started my 2017 journal on 29th January, but not because I missed the 1st January. As I’m currently using undated …

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The Road Less Travelled – M Scott Peck Review

The Road Less Travelled* is a book I’ve wanted to read for years, not for any reason other than I remember people talking about it when I was a child, meaning I didn’t actually know what …

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