What's working right now
Drinks, films, and mindsets!
We are officially two weeks away from Christmas Day! To be honest with you, I’m not the most festive person you’ll ever meet… but I do enjoy fairy lights, Christmassy food, and spending time with my favourite people 🥰
This year has been about finding ways to reduce pressure on myself and keep a sustainable work/life balance. I’m still finding my feet with how to use Substack going forwards. Currently, I’m heading towards a week off work, and last night I was relaxing on my orange sofa reading through Laura Jane Williams latest post:
And I was inspired! ✨ Thank you Laura!
Please enjoy my list of what’s working right now and then head over to Laura’s list 🤗
My twinkly grotto lounge - lovely and cosy ✨
Honesty - I have a new found appreciation for straight forward honesty, it complements my value of authenticity well too 💜
A “good” box - sitting with my daughter each evening, we both write 3 good things from the day onto pink post-it notes and pop it in the box. 🥰
Naming it - whether it’s in the therapy room or elsewhere, naming what’s happening can be so helpful
Kate Winslet - I’ve enjoyed listening to her on podcasts recently and seeing her naturally aging face at the premiere of her new film was refreshing!
Mince pies - warmed up in the microwave, single cream - yum! 😋
Learning lessons - it can be tough, but it’s worth it on the other side!
Phoning - I’ve phoned one of my friends every week for the past few weeks and it’s been lovely to connect and hear their voice instead of only reading their texts 📱
Trusting the process - witnessing EMDR in action everyday, trusting the distress will reduce and there’s a new perspective on its merry way 🤗
Neom diffuser - I bought a new scent this week called “Great Day” - it’s like sitting in a spa! 🫧
Isabel Klee on TikTok - I can take or leave dogs (they make me sneeze), but I tune in regularly to see how Isabel’s latest foster dogs are getting on. Her newest dog, Zero, had a well-needed bath yesterday followed by a nap covered in a blanket! So sweet 🐕
Permission slips - here is a huge permission slip for you to celebrate yourself! You’re the best version of you to exist in the universe 🌙
Voice notes - need I say more 🎵
Sia - her Christmas songs are sublime, anyone else love a bit of Ho Ho Ho? 🎄
Reflection - Getting ready for 2026 by reflecting on 2025 🪞
Hugs - you can’t beat a bear hug & an oxytocin rush! 🫂
Terry’s Chocolate Orange hot chocolate - if you haven’t tried it, head to Costa now! 🍊
Wrapping presents while watching The Holiday - it’s time to see a tanned Jude Law have a whirlwind romance with Cameron Diaz for the 27th time!
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Loved reading what's working for you right now! Definitely inspiring a post.... maybe if I can pull it out! Will keep in posted :D