Journaling your way into the new year… For many of us – myself included – January marks the start of a new beginning. A beginning where you get to wipe the slate clean and anything is possible. Having said goodbye to everything that happened the year before, you get to look forward and think about […]
30 Days to a Stress-Free Christmas – Day 14: Decide Whether You’ll Send Christmas Cards
Today is all about Christmas cards! I don’t know about you, but every year, the number of Christmas cards I write gets less and less. And the number we receive gets less and less too. A Christmas tradition that goes all the way back to 1843, I can remember sitting and writing them as a […]
Don’t Wait for January: Six Reasons to Start Achieving Your Goals Right Now
When was the last time you checked in on your goals? Have you accomplished what you’d set out to do this year or are you not as close to achieving your goals as you’d hoped? If it’s the latter you’re not alone! We all start the year off with good intentions but life gets in […]
Forty-five inspiring reach your goal quotes
Reaching your goals… When it comes to achieving your goals, do you find that you’re good at setting them but not so great at accomplishing them? Well, you’re in good company! You see, I’m great at the goal-setting part. The part where you decide on a goal, map out the steps and choose when you […]
What makes you happy?
Do you know what makes you happy? The things that lift you up, make you smile and cause happiness in your life? Never really thought about it? Well, today is the perfect time to start! Why? Because knowing what makes you happy is key if you want to create a life you love. After all, […]
Self-care challenge: 7 days to better self-care
Looking for ways to ramp up your self-care and put yourself first in 2023? I’ve got you covered mama! In this post, I’m sharing a fun and easy 7 Days to Better Self-Care challenge that you can do in just 15 minutes a day. Ready to bring a little more self-care into your life? Keep […]
Seven reasons why you should hire a life coach
Trying to make a change for the better but not seeing the progress you’d like? Frustrated by always taking one step forwards and two steps back? Maybe it’s time to hire a life coach! Not convinced? Here are 7 reasons why you need a life coach in your life. Let me ask you a question… What’s easier, […]
Journaling Prompts to Help You Get to Know Yourself Better
INSIDE: How to get to know yourself better through journaling. In this post I’m sharing why I love journaling so much, the benefits of journaling AND 30 journaling prompts to get you started. Includes a FREE Journaling Prompts printable for you to add to your own journal! How well would you say you know yourself? […]
Feel guilty about putting yourself first? Here’s why you need to stop it!
It’s time to stop feeling guilty about taking time for you because guess what? Self-care isn’t selfish, it’s necessary! And in this post, I’m sharing why you should NEVER feel guilty about putting yourself first. Let’s dive in! Feel guilty about taking time for you? If so, you’re not alone. So many members of my […]
Super simple ways to treat yourself that you can do today
INSIDE: How well do you take care of yourself? And when was the last time you did something that was just for you? In this post – the first part of my 7 Days to Better Self-Care series, I’m sharing the true meaning of self-care, why it matters so much and a few simple ways […]
How to put yourself first every day
Finding ways to take care of yourself is one thing but if you’re going to make your self-care routine stick, you need to put yourself first every single day. And in this post, I’m sharing three simple things you can do to help you do just that. Let’s dive in! Learning to put yourself first… […]
How to get motivated to do the housework
If you find it hard to find the motivation to clean house, I’ve got you covered! In this post, I’m sharing the nine things I do that help me to keep things clean and tidy. Simple but incredibly effective, they’re guaranteed to help you get motivated to do the housework – even if like me, […]
Your Christmas Planning SORTED…
with my ULTIMATE Christmas Planning Checklist! Do you crave a Christmas LESS stressful and MORE enjoyable? Well, with my ULTIMATE Christmas Planning Checklist, your Christmas this year will be! With checklists for EVERYTHING Christmas-related you can possibly think of, no stone will be left unturned and nothing will be forgotten. Includes checklists for: Download this […]
My weekend routine and how to create one that works for you
In this post, I’m sharing the weekend routine that helps me to stay on track Monday through Friday. This is the final post in a series about routines that help me survive the school week so that you can take my strategies and do the same too! Welcome to the final part of this three-part […]
22 Inspirational Quotes for a Purpose Driven Life
INSIDE: In this post, I’m sharing 22 of my favourite inspirational quotes for leading a purpose driven life. If you like quotes as much as I do and are looking for inspiration on being more intentional about the way you live your life, you’ll love these quotes all about life and happiness. I absolutely LOVE […]
My year of 30-day challenges: How monthly challenges are helping me improve my life
This year I’m trying something different. I’m doing a year of 30-day challenges! Twelve monthly challenges that are going to help me become more intentional about how I live my life. I’m also sharing my BEST tips for making 30-day challenges work for you. Want to know what they are and join in on the […]
Elevate Your Life: A Four-Week Mini-Series to Living Your Best Life
How to elevate your life… I LOVE featuring guest bloggers on A Simple and Contented Life. Not only does it help me to share more content with you but it’s a great way for me to showcase the work of bloggers I love too! And this month is no exception. Each week, for the whole […]
24 Quick and Easy Elf on the Shelf Ideas
Elf on the Shelf has visited our house for the last three or four years now and its SO much fun! My youngest, Harrison, absolutely LOVES coming down each morning to hunt out his Elf (who he’s called Buddy) and find out what mischief he’s been up to during the night. Every morning Buddy is […]
A Year of Dates: The EASY Way to Date Your Spouse
Making date night happen… How often do you date your spouse? I’m betting it’s not as regularly as you’d like? I know that because it used to be the same for me and my husband. Finding time for quality time together when life is so busy can be really hard! Especially when you have young […]
How to live intentionally – a beginner’s guide
Before we start, I want you to know that when it comes to living more intentionally, there is no magic pill. Nor is there a button you can push to suddenly make it happen. It takes work and dedication. And as the name suggests, it has to be done intentionally. Essentially, what you’re doing is […]
39 of the best types of journals to create
There’s nothing quite like the thrill of starting a new notebook. All those crisp, clean pages waiting to be filled with words is pretty exciting, am I right?! But what if you don’t know what to use your brand-new journal for? What are you going to put in it? I’ve kept numerous different types of […]
35 Positive affirmations for health and wellness
Do you use positive affirmations? I’ve been using positive affirmations – including positive affirmations for health and wellness – for at least the last five years and cannot tell you how they have helped me on my journey to becoming a better version of myself and creating a life I love. I honestly believe that […]
What does being intentional mean?
For me, being intentional means that I’m doing things in my life – with intention and purpose – in order to feel happy and fulfilled. Being intentional means that I know what I’m aiming for in life. And when I know what I’m aiming for, it’s so much easier to achieve my goals. And it […]
100 self-reflection questions for personal growth
Want to get to know yourself better and figure out what you want out of life? Self-reflection questions are the way to do it! In this post, I’m sharing 100 thought-provoking self-reflection questions to help you get to know yourself on a deeper level so that you can thrive in EVERY area of your life. […]