Author Archives: Nostalgic Mumma

it’s true, we are what we eat

When I decided to stop working full time, I already knew this was not going to be a full stop. Mums are very busy people. All. The. Time. “Eating well (i.e. a well-balanced diet rich in vegetables and nutrients) may be associated with feelings of wellbeing. “ Diet and Mental Health My initial thought wasContinue reading “it’s true, we are what we eat”

Shhhh… Listen! Do You Hear The Sound Of Travelling?

Got a bit distracted with courses and all-things writing but the lockdown has not taken the best off of me yet. The days have noticeably become bigger. Bigger and sunnier. It’s still a bit chilly but it’s starting to look a lot like Spring. Finally we see the light! We can say we know toContinue reading “Shhhh… Listen! Do You Hear The Sound Of Travelling?”

Three Pin-Worthy Words

 I have been doing a lot of reading. Reading, listening and researching. (As you may tell by the intervals between each blog I posted, since I decided to embrace the writing path.) I’ve been trying to understand the ins and outs of the trade.    Whilst building my portfolio, on the side, I am constantly changing,Continue reading “Three Pin-Worthy Words”

Fellow Freelancers, I Salute You

Time to Face The Music You decide to go freelance in an era where more and more people are looking to be one. Competition is deemed to be fierce. And the vision of our goal is like a dark endless tunnel. There seems to be no reaching it any time soon. It’s anything but easy.Continue reading “Fellow Freelancers, I Salute You”

When Remote Work Gets You Stuck

It’s all good and well when you are working remotely. Surely by the third lockdown we’ll be used to all this. But now, baby, it’s cold outside.  We enjoy staying indoors, managing our own time AND actually getting things done, which I thought was going to be proven difficult. Working desks, comfort, regular breaks, everyoneContinue reading “When Remote Work Gets You Stuck”

7 Remote Work Recommendations

If you’re working from home (like me) then you’ll value anything that makes your life easier. Never before the expression “creature comforts”  was so well placed.  Going forward, you want to make sure you continue to be productive whilst working from home. This is the future and there is hardly a return from it, theContinue reading “7 Remote Work Recommendations”

Coronial Resolutions

Following a much-needed idleness and lethargic thinking, I have decided. I am joining in the world-viral coronial resolutions movement. Over time New Years’ resolutions perspectives have changed. In my teens they were like a haircut, improving my social life, or finding a hobby. In my twenties, it was to travel more, to finish Uni, workingContinue reading “Coronial Resolutions”

Why do I like going to the Gym?

My 7 Motivations It may sound a little bit of a cliché but it is what it’s all about. Some choose to jog. Some prefer to walk (which I also do btw). Some need pets as an excuse (lol!). Others go to the gym. Some friends of mine have this idea that going to theContinue reading “Why do I like going to the Gym?”

My Choice of Work Spot for Today

Tired of working from home, I decided to get out. On the last day that seems to be the one, we are being told that our lockdown measures will become tighter. What better place to work from than a garden centre? For me, there is nothing more soothing and inspiring than having green all aroundContinue reading “My Choice of Work Spot for Today”