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A nudge About Worry
It's been a while since my last nudge! I hope you're doing well despite the times we're living through. Given a lot of the news is less than cheerful, I hope this photo of my sister and her husband's new cocker spaniel puppies, Finn and Paddy, will raise a smile or...

A nudge To Take Uncomfortable Feelings Less Seriously
A nudge to take uncomfortable feelings less seriously It’s been a while again since my last nudge, and I hope you’re having a lovely summer. I can’t get over the weather we’ve been having in the UK, although a little cooler on the boat today! Depression and chemical...

A nudge About Where Peace of Mind Lies
If you read my Easter nudge, you'lI know I shared some photos from my recent trip to the tulip gardens in Amsterdam. I had so many photos that I couldn't resist sharing a couple more! For those of you who did see it, thanks for your lovely comments and emails ... so...

A nudge About Living Vs Thinking and Happy Easter
A couple of weeks ago my sister and I spent a wonderful weekend visiting friends in Amsterdam. We were really lucky to be there while the Keukenhof Tulip Gardens were open, and it was the most magical experience ... a little of which I've tried to capture above and...

A nudge About ‘Me Time’ this Valentine’s Day
Well it's that time of year and a bit like marmite, whether you love it or not, Valentine's Day is here again. It represents a couple of things for me like taking a moment to appreciate our loved ones for a starter - although I hope you don't need a specific date to...

A New Year nudge About Creating More Time
I hope the New Year has got off to a good start for you, and you're continuing to feel the benefit of the festive break. I'm well aware that could be a case of famous last words, as I'm already speaking with people who are back into the usual busyness, and already...