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The Unpolished Bits – January Reflections
January Overview The start of January has unfolded at a gentler pace, offering a welcome contrast to the intensity of the previous months. I began the year on annual leave until the 12th,…
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Winter Well-being: Transforming Blue Monday with Calm and Self-Care
Each January, the third Monday is labelled Blue Monday—a term popularised by the media to mark what’s often considered the “most depressing day of the year.” While the science behind this claim remains…
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Relaxed Squirrel: The Unpolished Bits — The Beginning
Welcome to Relaxed Squirrel: The Unpolished Bits — the place where I share the real, everyday side of gentle living. This is the corner of the blog where I talk honestly about what’s…
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How to Make Changes in the New Year That You’ll Actually Stick To
Before diving into goals and intentions, you might find comfort in our companion post: How to end the year with clarity and calm – not pressure. As the calendar turns, so does our…
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How to End the Year with Clarity and Calm—Not Pressure
December as a Threshold December offers a natural pause—a quiet threshold between endings and beginnings—that makes it an ideal time for reflection. As the year winds down, the slower pace and festive atmosphere…
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Why Emotional Overwhelm Can Make You Feel Lazy
We often treat overwhelm like a personal failure — a sign that we’re not coping, not strong enough, not organised enough. But what if overwhelm isn’t a weakness at all? We start to…
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How to clear Emotional Clutter
What Is Emotional Clutter? Emotional clutter is the quiet accumulation of unresolved feelings, outdated beliefs, and mental loops that no longer serve us. It’s the guilt we didn’t intend to keep, the worry…
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A Guide to Christmas Without Overwhelm
Introduction: Reclaiming the Season It is only October, so it feels a bit early to be talking about Christmas, but planning can make Christmas less stressful, regardless of how you choose to spend…
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Recognising the Emotional Signs of Perimenopause
This post aims to help readers identify and validate the emotional experiences of perimenopause, with signs to look for and ways to understand their experience. When Everything Feels Too Much Let me say…
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Autumn rituals: 7 autumn activities to slow down and relax
This post explores autumn activities that can be used to relax, rest and reset. As autumn arrives, many experience a natural shift in pace. The last of the summer sun is here, and…
