Notes from the field.
Put your feet up, settle in and read a few Notes from the Field - a home for musings and inspiration for slow and simple living, creative play and trying new things, and gentle how-to’s from someone who’s learning along the way.
The Power of Gentleness in Goal-Setting
There is always joy to be found in the goals and dreams we chase. But that deep, lasting, soulful joy isn’t found in the fleeting moment of the achievement. It’s found in the process - the journey we go on and the actions we take to bring us closer to the ‘other side’, wherever that is.
7 Healthy Habits for a Simpler State of Mind
We all want to feel calmer, more energised, and more relaxed than we are most of the time. I doubt anyone would ever really want the opposite; yet overthinking, overwhelm and over-consumption of external news, opinions and noise in general is what we all experience far too often. So how do we get back to simplicity? If you feel like you need to regain a little calm and quiet in your mind, practice these healthy, self-nourishing habits to prioritise a simpler state of mind.
Baking flexibility and breathing room into your days
In a standoff between a home-baked cake and a packet-mix, the home-baked will always win, hands down. Between using quality ingredients and getting to lick the bowl, you also have the benefit of extra enjoyment as a reward for putting in the hard work. In much the same way, our days can be just like those cakes. You can either throw it all together at the last minute without knowing 100% what’s in there and wind up overwhelmed, or you can take just a moment longer to prepare your days with purpose and intention.
