Well it is out there. The next instalment of the Tales of Fairy Hanny. TransUranic Elements: The Dark Side of Uranus. And now I am working on the third book, so I am putting a section here, for your entertainment. Enjoy. First one is still there too.. “The Death of Kian. “What was it thatContinue reading “Extract – The sons of Turenn”
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Establish Your Nightly Routine & Stick To It
Human beings thrive on routine. If you are a parent, you know how true this is. And while most of us will do a good job setting and sticking to a routine for our kids, we don’t do as well for ourselves. It’s time to change that. Let’s talk about what you can do toContinue reading “Establish Your Nightly Routine & Stick To It”
Relax Your Body With A Warm Bath Or Gentle Stretches
More ideas to help you sleep. Then when you wake up you are ready to concentrate on the day ahead. The key to a good night sleep is being able to relax in the hour or two before you climb into bed. It makes sense, doesn’t it? If your body is relaxed, your mind willContinue reading “Relax Your Body With A Warm Bath Or Gentle Stretches”
Dealing With Stray Thoughts & Worries At Nighttime
Do you ever have one of those nights when you can’t turn your mind off and end up tossing and turning? We all have days and nights when our busy minds and worries keep us up. Thankfully there are some simple strategies you can employ to deal with them, leaving you to enjoy the remainderContinue reading “Dealing With Stray Thoughts & Worries At Nighttime”
Getting Comfy – Temperature, Touch, Sound & Scent
Ok so we had a break for Christmas and New Year. Now we are back into a routine and we need to get up and go to work/school. And after a long break it is difficult to establish that routine and insomnia hits some of us. So let’s get back to thinking about good bedtimeContinue reading “Getting Comfy – Temperature, Touch, Sound & Scent”
Why You Should Ban Screens From Your Bedroom
Do you like to watch TV in bed? Do you check your phone before going to sleep? Are you sleeping well? You know it’s better to avoid using your phone or tablet in the hours before you go to bed. I hope you’re making strides towards putting your phone away at night, but I wouldContinue reading “Why You Should Ban Screens From Your Bedroom”
Simple Ways To Introduce Calm Into Your Evenings
Continuing with some ideas on sleeping and night time routines. I hope some of you can benefit from these ideas. Many of us struggle to fall asleep at night. We toss and turn, or pop supplements and pills before we can drift off. If you are having trouble falling asleep, or simply want to workContinue reading “Simple Ways To Introduce Calm Into Your Evenings”
When Should You Go To Bed?
Well Christmas has been and gone. We all ate too much and drank too much. Stayed up late, slept in and got out of routines. Or was that just me? I quit my teaching job six months ago and I have struggled to get any of routine in my life. I sometimes watch movies untilContinue reading “When Should You Go To Bed?”
Get Happy with Mindfulness
You may have heard of mindfulness and thought it was only about being calm or helping you deal with stress. But did you know that mindfulness can help you lift your mood and become a happier person more of the time? It’s easy to get stuck in a negative mindset and stay focused on theContinue reading “Get Happy with Mindfulness”
Visualizations for a Calmer, Happier You
Calm down. Seriously. Continuing the themes of Peace, Calm and Affirmations, here are three ways that can help to relax your mind and body. Try the crazy ones. We all have things that leave us on edge. Sometimes it’s an event or a person (like a visit from that relative you just don’t get alongContinue reading “Visualizations for a Calmer, Happier You”
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