My name is Becky, and if you haven’t guessed, I’m a proud gingernut! I’m a country girl at heart who grew up in Northamptonshire. In 2015, work took me to London, and I spent 9 years living in and around the capital city. In 2024, the countryside pulled me away…
5 Lessons from 5 Years Running my own Business
At the beginning of 2026, I celebrated my 5th business birthday. I’m a bit of an accidental business owner, so it’s definitely a pinch-me moment. I never dreamt of running my own business. But 5 years in, I’m still here, and can honestly say, it’s the best job I’ve ever had.
Project 365
Last year, I took part in Project 365. The idea is to take at least 1 photo a day throughout the year. It’s a great way of ensuring you pick up your camera and take more photos, as well as having memories to look back on.
My Most Read Blog Posts in 2025
Are you ready to discover the top 5 blog posts my readers delved into last year at TheMindfulGingernut.com? Although I published 10 new blog posts in 2025, it was a selection of golden oldies that made it into my Top 5 most-read list!
Moving to London – 10 years on
London. The city that stole my heart, burnt me out, and had an impact on me that will last forever. In August 2015, I packed my bags, waved goodbye to my hometown and left for the big smoke. I’d never lived anywhere other than Northamptonshire. I even went to university there.
Acupuncture – My first experience
Although long intrigued by acupuncture, I had never felt a strong enough pull to seek out an acupuncturist. I have friends who swear by them, so this added to the intrigue. But that all changed when I met Acupuncturist Sarah Bristow at a networking event in Lewes.
Goals and Challenges: Reflecting on Q2
After the challenges of Quarter 1 (Q1), Quarter 2 (Q2) felt a lot more lucrative. Let’s dive in and take a closer look to see where I’m at with my 2025 goals, and the challenges I’ve faced.
Things you need to know before working with me
I love what I do and it takes a lot for me to turn a client away. But over the last few years, I’ve learned some valuable (and sometimes tough) lessons. So these days, I’m setting clearer expectations, especially when it comes to clients looking for a Social Media Manager.
What is an empath?
For as long as I can remember, I’ve felt things deeply. Whether it was sadness, worry, or a subtle tension in a room, I’d pick up on it. For a long time, I’ve put it down to being emotionally intelligent. But recently, I’ve realised it’s something deeper.
Reflecting on Q1: Goals and Challenges in Q1 of 2025
Quarter 1 (Q1) is done and dusted! Here’s an overview of how the first quarter of 2025 panned out for me and my biz.
What Skills Do You Need As A Social Media Manager?
Many years ago, when I was contemplating which subjects to take for my GCSEs, social media wasn’t even a thing. I had zero aspirations to become a Social Media Manager (SMM). How could I when they didn’t even exist? Social media as we know it today, didn’t start to emerge until…
What Does a Social Media Manager Actually Do?
If I had £1 for every time someone asked me what a Social Media Manager (SMM) does, I’d be rich. While friends and family not getting it is expected, even prospective clients often ask me during discovery calls: ‘What does a Social Media Manager actually do?’
What Is A Creative Retreat?
I first met Helen at a Netwalking event with the Being Freelance community last summer. Less than a year later I found myself heading to Brighton to join Helen’s latest retreat.
How AI Helped Me Set My New Year Goals
I used to share my goals with my blogging community. But I let things slip last year, which made a huge difference to my accountability! My goal-setting process has changed over the years. This year, I used Chat GPT to help me map out my goals.
Why Being Single at 40 Feels So Different
I’m not gonna lie, being single at 40 feels different. When I found myself single at 30, I started a new adventure and moved to London. Dating wasn’t difficult in the city. But when I became single again at the beginning of this year, after almost 5 years in a relationship, singledom felt different.
Overcoming Loneliness Through the Being Freelance Community
Loneliness isn’t something you always see coming – it can creep up on you, especially during big life changes. During the pandemic, I was one of the millions of adults in the UK who felt its weight.
Exploring Newhaven
One of the things I love most about moving to a new town is getting to explore new places. This time, I don’t just have a new town to explore, but a whole new county. After doing some research, I decided on the small port town of Newhaven on the East Sussex coast.
Another New Chapter: Moving to Lewes
A week ago today, I found myself moving out of London and heading to the medieval town of Lewes in East Sussex. Move number 6, county number 3, in the space of 9 years. This was the most difficult move yet. I love moving, but I’m very much used to moving on my terms.
Achievements That Make Me Feel Proud Of Myself
A few years ago, my parents brought me a book that opened my eyes to the importance of self-care: ‘Self-Care for the Real World’ by Nadia Narain & Katia Narain Phillips. My biggest takeaway from the book, was to write down 5 achievements that make you feel proud of yourself.
Do You Need A Big Life Plan To Be Successful?
Planning – it seems to be a skill you’re either good at, or you’re not. I’m pretty good at planning adventures. It’s having a grand, overarching life plan that I struggle with. The kinda plans that are supposed to help us get where we want to be in five, ten, twenty years time.
Life After Loss
If nothing else, the last 12 years have taught me how important it is to find a way to embrace life after loss. Living for today doesn’t always seem possible in ‘normal’ circumstances, let alone after loss. Especially when we’re wrapped up in the Mon-Fri regime of work, eat, sleep, repeat.
The 3 Peaks Challenge: My Story
Training for the 3 Peaks has certainly kept me busy over the last few months. And back at the beginning of September, the challenge finally arrived. After months of training, I finally found myself sitting in a hotel room in Fort William.
February: Dogs, Valentines And Being An Influencer
I don’t quite know where to begin with my usual monthly reflections. February felt like a weird month. I spent so much of it feeling tired and energyless. I felt stuck in first gear. The tiredness dissipated towards the end of the month, but as I pulled together my monthly ‘Look Back’, you’d never know it was a bit of an effort, although it probably does explain some of the zombie feelings!
Why I Joined Borrow My Doggy
If you follow me on social media, you might’ve noticed a bit of dog-related content on my stories recently. As much as I would love a dog someday, none of the lovely dogs are actually mine. I have been borrowing them from dog owners who use the website Borrow My Doggy.
FUSEBOX: For young creatives in Kingston Upon Thames
I’ve been sniffing around the building site at the back of John Lewis in Kingston for ages. I had heard the renovation was going to include a co-working space. This piqued my interest! I had also heard that the project would include some space for Creative Youth. They are a local charity working with young…
My Top 10 Wellbeing Tips
Every month in my newsletter, I let my readers into some of my favourite self-care and wellbeing tips. Through various features, I’ve also gathered advice from others. Some of these people are real-life experts in the health and wellbeing sector. This week, I’ve been looking back on the wealth of wellbeing tips I’ve gathered through my newsletter.