Journal

Healthy eating, lifestyle and wellbeing.

Short, honest notes from my own routine. No perfect plans, just the small things that make everyday life feel better.

1 November 2026

You are allowed to change how much you carry

A thoughtful reflection on the mental load, changing energy and learning to care for others while making room for yourself.

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26 October 2026

You can be ambitious and still make room for rest, play and recovery.

You can care deeply about your work and still have energy for your life. Exploring ambition, rest, play, recovery and the importance of being alongside doing.

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20 October 2026

You cannot go around it. You have to go through it.

Sometimes life's greatest lessons are found in the experiences we wish we could avoid. When things become challenging, it can be tempting to numb our emotions, keep ourselves busy or find a way around what we are feeling. But real growth often comes from allowing ourselves to experience those emotions, finding healthier ways to navigate difficult times and remembering that we are not alone.

9 October 2026

I still have plenty to give. I am learning to give it differently.

Over the past five years, I have been learning to listen to my energy and my body, share responsibility and find different ways to keep doing the things that matter to me.

6 October 2026

What if the wellness trend everyone loves is not right for you?

Cold water leaves me wanting to get out, while a warm studio feels like somewhere I can finally thaw out. My experience has reminded me to pay attention to my own body, even when everyone else loves the latest wellness trend.

29 September 2026

You are not starting over. You are building from experience.

When I disconnected from my wellness community, I did not immediately realise how much that sense of connection had supported me. Returning reminded me that I was not starting over. I was building from experience and surrounding myself with people who helped me remember why my wellbeing mattered.

22 September 2026

When grief changes everything, hold onto your foundations

Grief can affect your mind, body and daily routines. Ali shares what losing her Dad taught her about holding onto simple health foundations during difficult seasons.

14 September 2026

The dream that once felt out of reach

After years of enduring one health problem after another, trekking to Everest Base Camp began to feel out of reach. Small daily actions helped me rebuild my health, strength and belief in what was still possible.

13 September 2026

Your body is always talking. Are you listening?

Our bodies are constantly communicating with us, but how often do we genuinely stop and listen? A recent Spring Reset Day reminded me that every signal our body gives us deserves our attention.

10 September 2026

Prioritising good sleep is good self care

A personal reflection on why good sleep matters, from fractured ribs and newborn nights to menopause, and the small ways we can protect it.

9 September 2026

Menopause kicked my ass. Here is what it taught me about my health.

Menopause well and truly kicked my ass. Here is what I learned about listening to my body, finding the right support and choosing my health again.