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Self care for the Frazzled English Woman in all of us

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Rebecca and Claire
Sep 24, 2024
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Firstly, I have a work candle. Writing that makes me feel like Zsa Zsa Gabor. In fact it’s not a luxury item, it’s a boundary-setter, and a really effective way to signify the beginning and end of the working day. I don’t break the bank on this, rather go with a massive white pillar one for the drama. But for you, I would suggest this lovely Self Care co. one in Rose & Geranium, which is a very reasonable £26. You deserve it.

I bought the aura app by mistake in one of those pressed-the-wrong-button-after-a-trial-and-subscribed-for-a-bloody-year moments. I’m really pleased that I did. From 3 minute gratitude meditations to 40 minute visualisation journeys, it gives you countless calming and uplifting ways to get yourself out of a slump, take a break, recharge.

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