This post was originally published on 7th February 2019 and updated on 21st February 2021. It follows my adventures in Portugal as I visit Olhos de Água and Praia da Falesia for the first time. Olhos de Água After a relaxing day on Tuesday, I was back in explorer mode yesterday. I decided to head east of the resort…
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My top 5 most viewed blog posts in 2020
Whilst I’m writing this post, I’m sitting in my London flat trying to digest the news that London and It’s surrounding counties have been shut down again as we move into tier 4, as well as trying to avoid people who keep saying the Government have cancelled Christmas. I can confirm Christmas most definitely hasn’t…
Kicking Imposters Butt
This post was originally published on 21st September 2018 and updated on 19th July 2020. Last night, I managed to stop the little blighters from attack! Who are the little blighters? I hear you ask. That would be the ‘imposters’. Before you think I’ve gone completely nuts, the ‘imposters’ are the little nagging voices in…
Lost and Found in India
Hello Annual Leave, What an absolute pleasure it is to see you! 2020 has been a funny old year so far, so it’s nice to have 5 days off work, catching up with sleep, life admin and making plans for the next couple of months. After spending much of last year planning and prepping for…
My Top 5 Most Viewed Blog Posts
With the one year anniversary of my first Mindful Musings of a Gingernut blog post less than one week away, I have spent the last few weeks reviewing, refreshing and re-sharing with you my top 5 most visited posts from the past year. In order of most viewed, my top 5 blog posts are: Sparkle…
Is self care easier if you’re single?
A few weeks ago, I attended a friends hen party. The hen party was fun. But something was troubling me. I was staying in a hotel that night with another friend. While we were busy getting ready for the hen party, she started pouring her heart out to me. It appeared that her marriage was…
Knife crime, dirty laundry, and self care
The last couple of weeks have made me realise just how important it is to have a self care bank. If I hadn’t been able to cash in on some of my self care reserves, I definitely wouldn’t have got through it as well as I have. Most of the drama that has unfolded, has…
Balancing Relaxation and Adventure in Portugal
In Portugal, I try to balance exploration and relaxation during my holiday. Recognising the need for self-care, I alternate days of adventure with rest. Enjoying hotel amenities, I incorporate gym sessions and spa treatments into my routine. I learn the importance of downtime, aiming to return home rejuvenated, not exhausted.
Working From Home And Improving My Work-Life Balance
After years of juggling long hours and office chaos, the chance to work from home has transformed my work-life balance. With time to focus, plan, and reflect, I’m more productive than ever—both at work and in my personal life. Discover how working from home helped me reduce stress and regain control of my wellbeing