Slightly Unhinged & Highly Ambitious

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Anyone else feel like they’ve been hit by a bus this week… or is it just me? 😅This week has felt like:• emotionally spon...
13/05/2026

Anyone else feel like they’ve been hit by a bus this week… or is it just me? 😅

This week has felt like:
• emotionally sponsored by caffeine
• mentally buffering
• physically running on vibes and one decent snack
• and spiritually requesting a refund

So if you’ve not answered messages, folded laundry straight from the basket, cried over something minor, or stared into space wondering what day it even is… same.

Please remember:
You do not have to be productive every second to be worthy.
Rest is not laziness.
And surviving the week is still an achievement sometimes. 💛

Here’s your Wednesday evening reminder to unclench your jaw, drink some water, and stop trying to carry the weight of the entire world on your back.

We go again tomorrow… probably with a slightly better attitude and at least 3% more energy. ✨

HONESTY POST 🤍I don’t share this for sympathy… I share it because I know I’m not the only one who’s felt like this.I use...
30/04/2026

HONESTY POST 🤍

I don’t share this for sympathy… I share it because I know I’m not the only one who’s felt like this.

I used to run my own therapy business.
On the outside it looked great… but behind the scenes?
I hit burnout. Hard.

Overwhelm crept in, the pressure piled up, and I made myself pretty poorly trying to keep everything afloat.

Self-employment can be amazing… but for me, it became lonely and honestly quite brutal.
The constant hustle.
The comparison.
The self-doubt.
The “where is the next £20 coming from?” panic.

One week you feel on top of the world…
The next you’re questioning if the next Tesco shop is even doable.

No support.
No switch off.
No fun.

So I stepped away.

At first, I thought I’d failed.
That I’d given up.

But here’s the truth…
If your heart isn’t in it anymore, you owe it to yourself to ask the hard questions.

I wasn’t happy. Something had to change.

After taking some time out to focus on me (properly this time), I saw a simple Facebook post…
Part-time optical assistant needed.

I applied.
I got it.
And I’ve been there nearly a year now.

And I can honestly say… I’m happier than I’ve been in a long time.

Sometimes stepping away isn’t failure… it’s self-respect.
Sometimes choosing stability, support and being part of a team is exactly what you need.

It’s not about proving anything to anyone.
It’s about putting yourself first.

If this page helps even one person feel less alone in the overwhelm of running a business … then sharing this was worth it 🤍

Thursday morning and somehow we’re already running on vibes, caffeine, and pure delusion ☕️✨Reminder for today:You don’t...
30/04/2026

Thursday morning and somehow we’re already running on vibes, caffeine, and pure delusion ☕️✨

Reminder for today:
You don’t need to have it all figured out.
You just need to take the next step… and maybe drink some water while you’re at it.

If today feels a bit chaotic:
– Do one thing that makes you feel like you’ve got your life together
– Take a breath before reacting
– And remember… winging it is still a strategy (a very experienced one at this point)

You’re doing better than you think.
Even if your to-do list is judging you.

Let’s go gently… but also let’s go 💫

Tuesday morning and I’ve already mentally lived three different lives before finishing my first cup of tea ☕️🤣Today’s vi...
28/04/2026

Tuesday morning and I’ve already mentally lived three different lives before finishing my first cup of tea ☕️🤣

Today’s vibe:
• slightly tired
• slightly chaotic
• but still showing up like the resilient legend I pretend to be

If your brain is doing the “what’s for dinner / life purpose / did I reply to that message in 2017?” spiral… same. You’re in good company here.

So here’s your gentle Tuesday reminder:
You don’t need to have it all figured out today.
You just need to do the next small thing.
Then maybe another… after a sip of tea and a deep sigh.

We’re not chasing perfection today — we’re going for:
✨ “did my best with the energy I had”
✨ “remembered to breathe at least twice”
✨ “didn’t run away to start a new life in the woods” (yet)

You’re doing better than you think… even if you’re doing it in fluffy socks and mild confusion 💛

A Wish for the Week Ahead ☕✨May this week meet you gently… not all at once, not all too loud.May you remember you don’t ...
26/04/2026

A Wish for the Week Ahead ☕✨

May this week meet you gently… not all at once, not all too loud.

May you remember you don’t have to have it all figured out by Tuesday (despite your brain trying to schedule a full life audit at 2am).

May you find small pockets of calm in the chaos — a quiet cuppa, a deep breath, a moment where nothing is expected of you.

May you trust your gut a little more, even when it whispers instead of shouts.

May you say no without guilt, yes without fear, and “not right now” without over-explaining.

May you realise that slowing down isn’t falling behind… it’s choosing yourself.

And if the week wobbles a little?
May you meet it with softness, humour, and the reminder that you’ve handled worse on less sleep and questionable snacks.

You’ve got this — gently, steadily, in your own way 🤍

Cheers to new chapters… 🥂To the plot twists I didn’t see coming, the detours that turned into destinations, and the qu...
26/04/2026

Cheers to new chapters… 🥂

To the plot twists I didn’t see coming,
the detours that turned into destinations,
and the quiet moments that reminded me who I actually am.

Here’s to life not going “to plan”…
because honestly, the unplanned bits?
They’ve been the making of me.

To choosing me.
To trusting my gut (even when it’s loud and slightly chaotic).
To saying no without guilt, and yes without overthinking.
To showing up as I am — not polished, not perfect, but real.

Unapologetically me… and finally okay with that.

If you’re in a season of change too — raise a glass.
We’re figuring it out as we go, and that counts for everything ✨

Tuesday check-in…How are we all doing, really?Be honest…Are you:A) Thriving, hydrated, glowing ✨😎 Surviving on caffeine ...
21/04/2026

Tuesday check-in…

How are we all doing, really?

Be honest…
Are you:
A) Thriving, hydrated, glowing ✨
😎 Surviving on caffeine and vibes ☕
C) Wondering how it’s ONLY Tuesday and not at least Thursday??
D) Mentally on a beach somewhere with a cocktail while your body is still replying to emails 🏖️

Because same.

If today feels a bit “meh”, that’s your sign to:
• drink some water (yes, this is your reminder 👀)
• unclench your jaw
• drop your shoulders
• and maybe step outside for 5 minutes like the grounded, peaceful human you pretend to be on Instagram

No pressure to have it all together today.
Some days are for winning.
Some days are for just… not losing the plot in Tesco.

Where are you at today… A, B, C or D? 👇

Tuesday morning… and somehow we’re already running on vibes, caffeine, and “I’ll sort my life out later” energy ☕️✨You k...
21/04/2026

Tuesday morning… and somehow we’re already running on vibes, caffeine, and “I’ll sort my life out later” energy ☕️✨

You know that moment when you wake up feeling slightly productive…
then immediately sit on your phone for 20 minutes like a confused potato?
Yeah. Same.

But here’s your gentle (slightly bossy) reminder for today:

You don’t need to have it all figured out.
You don’t need a perfect plan.
You just need to do one thing that moves you forward…
and maybe drink some water before your third coffee 👀

Life isn’t about smashing every day at 100mph.
Some days are for thriving…
some days are for surviving…
and some days are for doing the bare minimum in a cute outfit and calling it a win.

So if today feels a bit “meh” — you’re not behind, you’re just human.

Now go on…
do one small thing for you today 🤍
(and if that thing is getting through Tuesday without losing your mind… I fully support that)

Mondays come round quick don’t they! Let’s talk about self confidence - is this making your toes curl?? Self confidence ...
20/04/2026

Mondays come round quick don’t they!

Let’s talk about self confidence - is this making your toes curl??

Self confidence isn’t about having it all figured out… it’s about backing yourself anyway ✨

It’s knowing your strengths 💪
But also being honest about your weaknesses (because that’s where the growth lives)

It’s learning that saying no is not selfish… it’s necessary 🤍
Choose what builds you, not what drains you

It’s that quiet gut feeling… the one that nudges you in the right direction
Start listening to it. Start trusting it.

And here’s your reminder—
You don’t have to know everything
You don’t have to be perfect

Perfection isn’t the goal…
Being unapologetically YOU is 🌿

What’s one thing you’re choosing for yourself this week? 💭

A Wish for the Week Ahead 🙃💗May you remember that you are allowed to want more… and also nap.💗May you chase your dreams ...
19/04/2026

A Wish for the Week Ahead 🙃

💗May you remember that you are allowed to want more… and also nap.

💗May you chase your dreams with wild determination, but also lose your keys, your train of thought, and maybe your patience once or twice — because you’re human, not a productivity robot.

💗May you trust that not everything has to make sense right now.
Some things are growing quietly. Some things are falling away on purpose.

💗May you laugh at yourself, drink your coffee while it’s still hot (ambitious), and stop shrinking just to make life easier for other people.

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