Rewild with Hygge

19/01/2026

Suggest hack for those sleepless night.

16/01/2026

If You Have Racing Thoughts, You’ve Probably Been Told to Journal (And Maybe You Rolled Your Eyes)

If you have a busy mind, chances are someone has suggested journaling to you at some point.

And maybe you nodded politely…
or thought, I’ve tried that…
or quietly decided it wasn’t for you.

I get it.

For a long time, I didn’t really understand how journaling was supposed to help. Writing things down felt like one more thing to do, and if I’m honest, it often just added to the mental clutter.

Then someone explained something to me last night that really landed.

They said it matters that you use pen and paper.
Not because it’s nostalgic or aesthetic, but because there’s a physical connection happening.

Your thoughts move through you, into your hand, through the pen, and onto the page.
It’s not about creating something good.
It’s about letting things leave your head.

And here’s the key part:

You don’t think about what you’re writing.
You don’t worry about how it looks.
You don’t reread it.
You just dump it all out.

Then you close the book.

That’s it.

No insight required.
No tidy ending.
No pressure to turn it into something meaningful.

That idea struck home for me.

Because one thing I’ve learned about myself is that too many unfinished streams overwhelm me. I’ve become much more careful about what I start, because loose ends pile up fast in my head.

So hearing that journaling doesn’t have to be something you return to, fix, or complete was a relief.

It’s not a project.
It’s a release.

If you've discounted it, maybe have a re-think?

16/01/2026

07/01/2026

At this time of year it’s so tempting to stay inside.

Warm. Safe. Quiet.
No expectations. No people-ing.

And sometimes that really is what we need.

But I’ve noticed something…
For those of us with a busy brain (you know the kind), staying in too long can start working against us.

Because without a little structure, movement, or stimulation, the mind doesn’t always rest — it starts looping.

Same thoughts. Same worries.
Endless “shoulds.”
A bit of scrolling to escape… and then somehow you feel even more tired.

Not because you’re lazy.
Because your nervous system is under-stimulated and overloaded at the same time.

So here’s a gentle winter reminder:

Rest isn’t always doing nothing.
Sometimes it’s warmth + movement + a small anchor.

A short walk.
Fresh air.
Changing rooms.
A simple task.
A phone call with someone safe.
Something with your hands.

You don’t need to “sort your life out.”
You just need one small thing that helps your brain settle.

06/01/2026

04/01/2026

I keep seeing people do this thing every January…

They wake up one morning and decide they’re going to “sort themselves out.”

Back on track.
New rules.
Stricter. Better. More disciplined.

But I honestly don’t think most of us need more pressure right now.

I think we need more kindness.

Because if you feel puffy, tired, foggy, achy, anxious, or just… a bit off —
that’s not your body being dramatic.

That’s your body saying:

“I’ve had a lot going on. Can we slow down a minute?”

And real recovery doesn’t usually start with a big plan.
It starts with something much smaller.

It starts with you doing one gentle thing that tells your system:
you’re safe.

Like…

drinking a warm cup of herbal tea before you do anything else

having proper breakfast instead of grabbing whatever

stepping outside for ten minutes or take a wild swim

going to bed earlier even if the kitchen isn’t perfect

saying no to one extra thing

making your food a bit warmer and maybe bake some bread

choosing softness instead of forcing

Not because you’re weak — but because your body works better when it isn’t under constant strain.

You don’t need to fix your whole life this week.

You just need one small supportive choice… and then another.

So here’s a question I’m asking myself:

💭 If my body could send me one request for this week… what would it be?

No judgement.
No “shoulds.”
Just listening.

What would yours ask for? 💛

31/12/2025

I saw this quote today and it stopped me in my tracks:

“Reset, readjust, restart, refocus — as many times as you need to.”

Because honestly… this has been one of the strongest tools in my toolbox. I’ve never really seen a setback as a failure. I’ve always treated it as a stepping stone. And I’ve never been afraid to take a step back when I need to — to gather myself, to breathe, to reset.
Sometimes that step back is the thing that saves you from burning out completely.

We’re so often taught that stopping means you’re behind…
But I actually think stopping can be a sign of strength.

It’s wisdom.
It’s self-trust.
It’s choosing to stay in the game without breaking yourself.

So if you needed permission today:

Reset.
Readjust.
Restart.
Refocus.

As many times as you need to.

It’s not failure.
It’s how you keep going — gently, and for the long run.

31/12/2025

29/12/2025

What does happiness mean to you right now? For me, it’s not the big flashy moments. It’s not some perfect life where everything is calm and sorted. It’s honestly much smaller than that at this time of year.

Happiness, at the moment, is chiselling out a little pocket of time in my day to do something that relaxes me.

Sometimes it’s only 30 minutes, sometimes it’s even less. And here’s the important bit…

I’ve learnt to value that positively. Not with the old mindset of:
“Is that it?” or “I should be doing something more useful.”

Because that thinking keeps us stuck in this constant feeling of not-enough. Now I treat those small moments like they matter — because they do.

Now I understand that 30 minutes is:-

my nervous system unclenching
my brain getting quieter
my body saying “thank you”
me coming back to myself

And honestly… mindset is half the battle.

When you stop dismissing the small resets, you start building a life that feels more breathable.

So what does happiness look like for you right now?
Not the dream version.
The real one — today.

And if it’s something tiny, it still counts!

28/12/2025

This isn’t “wellness content” — it’s a way of being.

06/12/2025

13/08/2025

Great for a party or scale it down and use an ice cube tray to top the evening drink at sunset. 🍸 🧊 🌹 🌸