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How Am I Going To Cope When My Child Leaves Home?
My last post about Vaila going to uni felt reasonably rational and measured, focusing on what her new experience might be like. Today’s post won’t be like that. Because now I’m spiralling into… well, all the feelings: grief, fear, sadness, excitement, nerves.
otherwisekate
15 hours ago6 min read


How to Review Your Vision Board: A Mid-Year Check-In
Now is the perfect time for a mid-year vision board check-in. Whether you’ve created a vision board or simply set intentions for the year, now is your chance to reflect, refocus, and realign your goals. Read on and we can do this together...
otherwisekate
Jun 265 min read


The Power of a Pause: The Mental Health Benefits of Taking a Day Off for Busy Mums
Do You Ever Take a Break? Do you ever feel that you just desperately need a break - a genuine physical and mental rest? And do you ever...
otherwisekate
Jun 127 min read


Budget Travel to Montenegro: A Self-Care Break for Tired Parents
If you’re a parent or carer, you’ve probably had moments where you dream of running away - just for a weekend. Not to escape your family, but to return to yourself. That’s what this trip to Montenegro became for me.
otherwisekate
May 229 min read


Why Parents and Carers Need Breaks: How To Avoid Caregiver Burnout
Breaks aren’t a luxury for carers, they’re a necessity. Yet, for many parents and carers, taking a break feels like an impossible dream...
otherwisekate
May 157 min read


The Movies That Inspired Me To Change My Life and Chase My Dreams
Have you ever watched a film that’s made you stop and really think about your own life?
otherwisekate
Apr 259 min read


Stepping Through Life: The Mental and Physical Health Benefits I've Found in Walking
If there’s one medicine I’ll gladly take every day, it’s walking. No prescriptions, no side effects - just fresh air, movement, and a...
otherwisekate
Mar 276 min read


Are Working Mothers Selfish?
Have you ever thought that working mums are just selfish? I’ve just listened to a podcast which states exactly that.
otherwisekate
Mar 710 min read


World Teen Mental Wellness Day: How To Support Your Teen’s Mental Health
To mark World Teen Mental Wellness Day, this week's blog post is about how to support your teen's mental health.
otherwisekate
Feb 286 min read


Living More Gently: Lessons from Miranda Hart’s 'I Haven’t Been Entirely Honest With You'
My life is not gentle enough. I realised this while I was listening to , 'I Haven’t Been Entirely Honest With You' by Miranda Hart.
otherwisekate
Feb 236 min read


How to Cope With Sleep Deprivation: Beyond Sleep Hygiene
Do you have difficulties with sleep which are out of your control? Read this realistic guide to coping with sleep deprivation.
otherwisekate
Feb 147 min read


Alone, Not Lonely: Embracing the Freedom of Solitude
“Doesn’t mean I’m lonely when I’m alone”, the lyrics to Kelly Clarkson’s song,are playing on repeat in my head as I write this..
otherwisekate
Jan 316 min read


Do Parents Have Hobbies? The Benefits of Having a Hobby
Hobbies: how should we define them and how do they benefit us? And in a world where we all seem...
otherwisekate
Jan 176 min read


Living with Anxiety: My Story and Strategies
If I could banish one thing from my life forever, it would be anxiety. Only those closest to me are aware of the extent to which anxiety
otherwisekate
Nov 1, 20247 min read


Seasonal Affective Disorder: My Plan To Beat Winter Anxiety
While some folk look forward to embracing a winter of cosy nights, it fills me with dread as I think back to previous years. Months of...
otherwisekate
Oct 25, 20247 min read


Podcast Therapy: How I've Used Podcasts To Support My Personal Development
Did you know that I have some pretty high profile friends? You’ve probably heard of some of them
otherwisekate
Sep 6, 20247 min read


London Calling: Why London Is My Happy Place
Why the city of London has captured my heart.
otherwisekate
Aug 2, 20248 min read
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