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What’s Next? Fantasies and Festivals

by RachelSwirl December 12, 2023

What’s next? It’s a question that I ask myself continuously throughout life, especially over the past five years or so. You’d think that by the fabulous age of forty, I’d have life figured out. Sadly, this isn’t so and despite having a wonderful husband and two amazing children, I still find myself wondering what exactly my purpose on this planet may be. At present life is a bit like a rather large jigsaw purchased from the local charity shop with an unusual amount of pieces missing from the box. I haven’t got a clue what I want to do when …

We Believed & We Still Believe

by RachelSwirl July 12, 2021

Despite not being particularly football crazy, I couldn’t help but to get into the spirit and to support our country during the Euro 2020/21 matches. It’s not all about football, it’s about coming together during what has been an incredibly difficult time for everyone, it’s about the team spirit, the shared love and the shared vision. For those of you who may have screamed at your screens last night as Rashford bounced the ball from the post, take a moment to think upon the fact that he’s only twenty-three years old yet he’s a superhero in his own right considering …

Five Things To Do During Lockdown 2.0

by RachelSwirl November 6, 2020

It’s official – lockdown 2.0 has started and is set to stay for the rest of the month. But while the first lockdown resulted in inevitable boredom, a baking banana bread compulsion, and fitness-related Tik Tok’s that make many people now shudder, that doesn’t mean that your second lockdown has to be the same. In fact, this second lockdown doesn’t have to leave you feeling bored on the sofa at all! If you have kids, having some time to yourself, in particular, is important, even essential, allowing you to be a better parent, partner, and even friend to your nearest …

Struggling With A Loss? How You Can Cope And Be Strong

by RachelSwirl October 7, 2020

There is a tough element to life that we often don’t talk about. That is coping with a loss of a loved one, a friend, relative, pet etc. We can all be affected in different ways but commonly we do share some element of grief. We just might handle it differently. A loss can hit you hard, there is no doubt about it. Whether it was sudden and unexpected, or something you even came to terms with, there is no right or wrong way to react and deal with it. But there are things that you can do to help …

Working From Home Without Impacting Your Household

by RachelSwirl July 30, 2020

Jobs that involve working from home have been becoming increasingly popular over the last few years. With computers improving drastically, and more and more people having access to fast internet connections, it’s easier than ever to maintain a career without leaving the house. Of course, though, when you mix home life and work like this, the dynamic inside your house can change forever. To help you out with this, this post will be exploring some of the best ways to avoid letting your work spill over into your personal life when you work at home. Defined Working Hours Like any …