Anouska Life

Embracing Self-Care: Lessons from The Artist’s Way

Anouska — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:54:48 +0000

Six months ago I started The Artist's Way expecting a 12-week course. What followed was a creative pause, some unexpected personal growth and a reminder that sometimes the best stories happen when we're busy living them.

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Finding Joy in January: 5 Simple Changes

Anouska — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:53:59 +0000

I’ve always loved the New Year. Not as a time for a total overhaul, but as a chance to gently refresh.This year, my word is gentle — and more than anything, that means being gentler with myself. So here are five small things that have been bringing me joy this January. 1. Becoming a Chartered […]

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Overcoming Challenges: Rediscovering My Passion for Writing

Anouska — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:11:33 +0000

Life has this funny habit of doing its own thing, doesn’t it? I’ve learned (sometimes the hard way!) that even our best-laid plans can be swept aside because the universe has a different timeline in mind. Take when I wanted to focus on career progression… and then found out I was pregnant. That experience taught […]

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The Next Chapter: Embracing Change and New Beginnings

Anouska — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 14:24:11 +0000

I’ve wanted to start a blog for the longest time but could never quite find the words to begin. Now, with life feeling a little messy, it feels like the perfect time to bite the bullet—to journal my journey in the hope that I can make sense of it, have fun with it, and share […]

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Letting Go & Finding Strength: Learning to Trust the Process

Anouska — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:34:39 +0000

Not everything is always peachy, and I think it’s important to be honest about that. Lately, I’ve felt overwhelmed—or maybe underwhelmed. Not so much anxious or stressed but stuck in a cycle of procrastination and wasted time, which only leads to guilt. Still, I’ve been making some bold decisions. As I get older, I’m learning […]

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Beyond the School Run: Life After the Daily Routine

Anouska — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:34:35 +0000

As the Summer nears its end, I find myself at a bit of a loose end. I don’t need to rush out to M&S and part with a substantial amount of money for trousers, shirts, school shirts and trainers. Along with a mad dash to the uniform shop for all the branded school kit that […]

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