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Web Wanderings #5
The natural and digital world are both a big part of my thirty-something life. So in praise of the internet, here’s some more of my web wanderings (a new-ish series on the blog), including tips, resources and light-bulb moments, that I’ve discovered online lately. Disclosure: Gifted Items Featured with c/o On Social: I’m joining in with Susannah Conway’s community project A Month of Mindfulness on Instagram. Everyone seems to be taking Instagram so seriously nowadays, and for a while now…
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Tips on Improving Your Home Working Environment
YOU friendly| For years I thought my home office should be minimal, tidy and organised at all times in order for it to be a productive and inspiring space to work in (I’m on Pinterest too much). When in fact this is the one room in the house where I actually prefer it to be lived-in, it’s a home office after all. I like having papers and books to hand, postcards and photos stuck on the wall, and coffee-stained notebooks…
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Thoughts on Working Freelance
My 2018 resolutions this year came in the form of a happy list. My aim being, to do more of the things that make me happy (with a little help from our new Acer Linea Tablet*). On the list were simple things from listening to more podcasts and drinking good wine**, to broader goals like getting up earlier and being more organised with my freelance work. Today’s post, my friends, is on the latter.
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Reasons to Visit an Art Gallery Today
Leeds Art Gallery I know I may be preaching to the converted, but I visited Leeds Art Gallery recently to take a look at the space after its recent refurbishment, and it reminded me how important art galleries are and the positive impact they have on me personally. With silly season (my favourite!) upon us it might not be on your list of priorities to make time to visit an art gallery, but like lots of other things that make…
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Finding Balance with Social Media
As I mentioned in my Benefits of Social Media blog post the other week I wanted to share with you some tips for creating a healthier and happier balance with your social media channels, and making them work for you whether you use them personally, as a blogger or at work. It turns out there is a lot to discuss so I’ve split this blog post into two; today’s post focusing on creating a healthier social media relationship personally, including relevant tips for…
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10 Benefits of Social Media
Outfit details at the bottom of the post After finally achieving a better online/offline balance on social media over the past few months (we’re good chums again) I felt inclined, whilst reading numerous digital detox articles, to talk about its perks. I’m not denying social media has its problems; causing anxiety, attracting pesky trolls and acting as a tool for distraction. But dependent on how you choose to use the platform, I feel its benefits completely outweigh the negative aspects…
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10 Ways to Kickstart Your Monday
I’m at my happiest when I’ve had a productive day. When that day happens to be a Monday it motivates me for the rest of the week, at work and at home. Sometimes I’ll hit a mid-week funk (I’m only human after all) which is usually fixed with Roller Derby practice, a dog walk or a big slice of carrot cake. But if I can start a week well, my attitude for the rest of it is more positive and…
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20 Offline Blog Tasks
Background image via Unsplash (Alex Rodrígues Santibáñez) My previous blog post 25 Admin Tasks For Your Blog shares just some of the tasks that bloggers do behind the scenes, hobby bloggers and full-time bloggers included. However, most of the ideas I talk about involve logging in to your computer so today’s post will hopefully highlight the tasks you can approach without a laptop, desktop or mobile phone. Which is useful if your computer has broke, you’ve no internet connection, or…
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25 Admin Tasks for your Blog
I’m of the opinion that when you’re ill you should take time off to rest. I know there are those who will carry on regardless and turn up to work anyhoo (and don’t they like to tell the whole world about it?!). But I’ve learnt over the years my health (and that of my nearest and dearest) comes first. Plus spreading infection to your colleagues is really shitty. It doesn’t matter what it is. We are all adults and know…
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How To Find Time For Creativity
Being creative can mean different things to us all. You might prefer to sew, knit or paint whilst your friend likes to bake decorative cakes, go to the theatre or watch a film. The one thing we all have in common is finding time to pursue these creative interests. It’s really difficult. With work, children, chores and social commitments how do we make creativity a priority in our lives? If someone had said to me this time last year that…
