My Red Boots

My Red Boots

Monday, August 29, 2022

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You can't pour from an empty cup - Unknown

This blog has been inspired by a new friend and the beginnings of a conversation on depression and anxiety.  

There still seems to be a stigma when it comes to depression and anxiety, though in this world with words such as mindfulness, selfcare, self love, affirmations in everyday conversations we have definitely come a long way.  And this is so important as it can be a lonely journey for a lot of people.

I think I have mentioned before I was diagnosed with hereditary form of depression at about 18 and I chose a path of self care and self regulating.  I learned to recognise signs and my own actions that signified I was going to have a bad day, or a bad moment, maybe a bad week if I wasn't in tune with myself.  

Everyone's internal warning signs are different.  A couple of mine were:

• Grabbing my favourite pair of red boots before I even chose an outfit was an internal I needed to feel strong.
• Counting as I did things - while putting out the knives and forks as I set the table, counting as I put on my socks and shoes before I left the house.

Recognising your own signs, and they can be subtle like grabbing a favourite pair of boots, is a really big thing to learn.  It took me a while to figure these out and once I did that I found my own self easier to manage.  I was able to act on these signs, do things to snap myself out or just take care in the journey till the phase moved through me.  

Ignoring signs, for me, was not an option.  Acting on them made my depression and anxiety manageable, and I now have different signs, and I still listen.

Always remember, it is important to take time for you, to listen to yourself.  

Now for a few fun things..

My Etsy Store is having an August Sale - ends this week!  I am about to add all my new printables to the sale - so the time to shop is NOW!  Click here.  

Eco Modern Essentials are having a 40% off their Winter Essentials - this same is amazing.. Click here to check it out.

Till Next Time

Stay Inspired

Meags xx

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A Happy Day

A Happy Day

Wednesday, August 17, 2022

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Small steps in the right direction can turn out to be the biggest step of your life.

Before I start rambling I wanted to thank all of you that visit and take the time to come and read my blog.  I have a beautiful Morning Routine Printable for you all.. just click here.

Since working from home, and having quite a relaxed routine, I have learned that I achieve more, procrastinate less when I set myself up for the day with a regular morning ritual. 

It has changed as I learn what works best for me but two of the things that have stayed are:

• Diffusing Essential Oils - Eco Modern Essentials 
• Cup of Tea

Today was the start of a new ritual as I finding myself having to start over all the time, so I am exploring what will stay, and gives me the most motivation and inspiration.

My new ritual includes:  Meditation, Journaling, and To Do List including a few self care affirmations.  But I always make sure before I start my oils are diffusing and my tea is hot!

Other tasks that can set your day right can be:

• Making Your Bed
• Skin Routine
• Quiet Shower
• Drinking Water
• Yoga/Walk etc
• Healthy Breakfast
• Five Minute Journaling

A mindful morning has definitely lead me to more productive happy days!  I hope this gives you some ideas for your mindful morning rituals and routines.

Don't forget grab your freebie!! 

Before I go - Eco Modern Essentials Afterpay sale is on NOW.. so Click HERE to check it out!! 

Till Next Time
Stay Inspired

Meags x

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Selfcare Isn't Always Gentle

Selfcare Isn't Always Gentle

Friday, August 5, 2022

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Selfcare isn't always about being gentle with oneself.  Sometimes we need to push ourselves from the moment we are in.  This was a lesson I taught myself yesterday.

I woke feeling blah, heavy in feelings, I really didn't want to get out of bed.  Contemplating a day off, talking myself into a break from my little business I am trying to get going, from responsibilities and my list of things to do.  While lying there sinking into my blahness, a voice in the back of my head told me that I needed shake this mood off me.  

Was it easy? Not at all.  I could have easily stayed there, but I also knew I had so much I wanted to do.  Not needed, but wanted.  Staring at the ceiling I started giving myself an internal lecture.  Moving through my mood, processing, telling myself the emotions I was feeling were unjustified, unwarranted and I really needed to move my arse!!!  That lying there wasn't taking care of ME!  And it lead to the most productive day.

After all that I achieved I decided it was then time for some gentle selfcare, so I made myself some bath salts (recipe below), poured a glass of wine and enjoyed a pre dinner bath.

Bath salts are my favourite DIY! So easy - self indulgent - all about me - bath time!!!  All oils in recipe are from Eco Modern Essentials.

Lux Bamboo Glass Jar from Krysten Collective
12 Drops Frankincense 
12 Drop Jasmine 
Fractionated Coconut Oil 
Dead sea salts

All I do is fill the jar 3/4 full of the salts, add a couple of tablespoons of the coconut oil then add my Jasmine and Frankincense..  iF you would rather have this for the shower as a scrub add more coconut oil for a wetter consistency to use on your skin.

When shopping at Krysten Collective please don't forget my discount code INSPIRE10 that you can use at checkout! Who doesn't love a discount!!

And now for a new FREEBIE - this has been created for you Aromatherapy lovers in mind!  Click the picture below to grab this gift!

Don't forget to check out my latest products in my Etsy store.. so many new items have been added!!

Till Next Time
Stay Inspired


Meags xx

An extra note.. Don't get me wrong, I do believe there are days we are just going to be blah, and we are to take care of what is going on, to take a day off life to be there.  However, I knew mine yesterday was worth the internal fight.

Do not use this scrub on your face as the dead sea salts are too rough.

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