Gratitude Fridays
This series closes at the end of December. From January 2027, there will be one piece a week, on Wednesdays, called Pocket Notes.
Nothing here is going anywhere. Every piece stays.
Not everything about the week was easy. Maybe most of it wasn't.
Gratitude Fridays aren't about pretending otherwise.
This is a quiet end-of-week practice — noticing what was steady, what was small, what kept going even when it didn't have to. Not celebration for the sake of it, and not a list of things to be thankful for. Just an honest look at what was already there, in a week you might otherwise close the lid on without a second glance.
The week was something. This is where we notice what.
The Rest You Finally Gave Yourself
Real rest is a mindset shift, not a resignation letter.
The Small Things that Held You
The fine grains are the ones that slip in deepest.
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Where Did It Go?
Time moved fast. Gratitude found me in the slowdown.
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The Week the Book Became Real
It's about growth and those seasons where life turns the heat up on you.
The Weight She Carries, The Light She Leaves
Motherhood revealed: unseen strength, quiet sacrifice, and constant becoming.
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Neurofibromatosis (NF) Awareness Month
May is Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month.
This deeply personal reflection shares what it means to live with NF1
The Weight of a Few Seconds
Grateful for awareness, protection, and safe journeys on the road.
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My Little Confession
From chasing adulthood to embracing self-care, gratitude, and wellbeing.
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Chair-ished Moment
A simple chair, unexpected hurdles, and kindness that made it worthwhile.
(Image by @waern from Unspalsh)
Today’s Problem, Tomorrow’s Lifesaver
Small changes today may quietly protect us in unexpected ways tomorrow.
The Quiet Legacy of Small Actions
Little words and gestures often shape lives more than we realise.
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Are You Ok?
Unexpected thoughts, breakfast mayhem, gentle reminder to pause and be grateful.
Pocket Read: Atomic Habits
Turning forty, reflecting deeply: small habits shaping a meaningful life.