A better sleep score this week felt like more than a number — it felt like a quiet reflection of care. By slowing down, listening to my body, and weaving gentle evening rituals into my days, rest began to meet me where I was. Sleep, I’m learning, isn’t something to perfect — it’s something to invite.
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Finding Joy in Family Listening — Beyond Commands and to Connection
So much of family life happens on autopilot. We ask, remind, tell — often without pausing to notice how we’re really connecting. But when we slow down and listen with intention, something shifts. Children soften, conversations open, and wellbeing quietly grows in the space between words.
This reflection was inspired by a thoughtful article from Parents Doing Better on Substack, which explores how children listen more deeply when they feel emotionally safe and truly heard — not managed through commands or demands. It’s a gentle reminder that connection, not control, is at the heart of family wellbeing.
At Find the Joy, this kind of connection matters deeply. Because when families listen to each other with care, they create the foundations for trust, resilience and everyday joy.
Wellness Wednesday – Why Finding Time for You Is How You Find the Joy – FitOn
Finding time for you isn’t something you earn once everything else is done — it’s how you sustain yourself along the way. Inspired by FitOn’s Letter to Moms, this post reflects on why small moments of self-care create space for joy in everyday motherhood.
Mindful moments – I Am Affirmations
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A Gentler New Year: Finding the Joy, One Small Choice at a Time
This New Year, step away from restriction and towards nourishment. From rainbow eating to the powerful food–mood connection, Find the Joy supports a healthier you through small, sustainable habits. Join us for gentle inspiration, practical ideas, and a kinder approach to wellbeing.
Finding Joy in Stillness and Intention – James Clear
Inspired by James Clear’s 3-2-1, this reflection explores how slowing down and choosing intention can open the door to more joy.
Find the Joy in Eating the Rainbow This Christmas Day
Christmas is already full of colour — so why not enjoy it on your plate too? Eating a rainbow of fruit and veg is an easy, nourishing way to support your body without taking away from the joy of the season. It’s not about being perfect, it’s about being present.
Christmas over the years – Find the Joy
Mindful Monday – I am Affirmations
From the I am app: https://iamaffirmations.app/download
Self Well Festival – Call for Experts – November Launch
When I read the #CIPD report back in September on Health and #wellbeing at work. I knew we had to do more to champion self care. Proactive tools for living a healthy lifestyle has being a passion of mine for a number of years now. I am inspired by wellbeing experts both locally and globallyContinue reading “Self Well Festival – Call for Experts – November Launch”