#thegoodgram

[talesofanaturalspoonie]

White rabbits, white rabbits, white rabbits. Pinch, punch its the 1st of the month. February was a super busy month, seeing me do all the things! So on the blog today I am sharing a little look back at what I got up to. I'd like to think that March might be quieter, however I've just synced my calendar and diary and its all ready filling up. One of my goals for March is to start moving my body more, but when I have so much other stuff happening, its really hard to find the time to do it and it not cause a flare. As a retired/ex/no longer working in the field personal trainer I know that I should be able to create a workout programme that won't cause a whole host of issues. But quite frankly it gets me down creating my own, as I end up reminiscing and remembering what I could do and that just ends up making me sad. So today I'm asking if you have any exercise tips/programmes/suggestions/challenges that have worked for you? #spooniefitness #exercise #fitness #yoga #walking #strengthtraining #resistancetraining #30daychallenge #flareup #workout #gym #health #healthandwellbeing #healthylifestyle #fitnessmotivation #thisgirlcan #wherethetiredgirlsare #spooniesisterhood #thegoodgram #discoverunder1k #alternativelifestyleblogger #everysquareastory #mymagicallife #fibromyalgia #hypermobilityspectrumdisorder #raynaudsphenomenon #coeliacdisease #autoimmunewarrior https://www.instagram.com/p/B9MoeVTAzN0/?igshid=6gufy7o76ei

[annamboland]

This weekend I worked with @marieforleo’s “Everything is Figureoutable”. I say worked, because it’s not a book to read, this book helps you work through stuff. I know lots of things that Marie is talking about, but her take on them was completely new to me and it helped me strengthen what I’ve learned and worked through in therapy and in the last couple of months. There’s so much good stuff in this book that I can’t name it all. But I want to share the most important message to me: “No matter how many times do you think an idea or creation has been shared in the world, sometimes it takes that one person expressing it in their unique voice, at the right time, in the right place, for it to actually make a difference. YOU are that person for somebody. […] There’s always room for more. There’s always room for you.” That actually goes well with what @ruthpoundwhite was talking about in her Quiet Visibility workshop. And another important message is: “[…] the most important possible thing you can do is do a lot of work-do a huge volume of work. […] Life doesn’t demand perfection. Life doesn’t require you to be constantly fearless, confident, or self-assured. Life simply requires that you keep showing up.” So that’s what I’m going to do, because everything is figureoutable. Bu the way, I think that universe is trying to help me and is sending a lot of good stuff my way lately, even when I don’t expect it, like in The Good Place episode. It’s funny how it works sometimes. And as everything is figureoutable (I’m curious when the spellcheck will lear this word), I’ve joined @lucysheridan’s The Good Gram Activation to figure the visibility and showing up for my business stuff out. It’s going to be a good week, next week. The immersions EIF Immersion Course begins on Monday and TGG Activation on Tuesday. I can’t wait! ✨ #everythingisfigureoutable #thegoodgram #marieforleo #eifbook #iamready #changeiscoming #showingup #keepshowingup #visibility #quietvisibility #bookreading #igreads #bookstagramnl #boekenvaninstagram #creativiteit #verandering #werkenaanjezelf #mogelijkheden #veranderingbeginthier #bookstagrampl #igczyta #zmiana #pracanadsobą #kreatywność #idzienowe (at Haarlem, Netherlands) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3UBQezoUrj/?igshid=1i1xzpbsm3xng

[misslatifoils]

I'm caffeinating with purpose this morning. I don't mean drinking coffee purposefully, but where the coffee comes from 😂. Shout out to @pactcoffee from whom I have been buying my coffee for 7 years. They are an independent business who deliver your freshly ground coffee through the post (letterbox coffee is a thing). I love them because the coffee is delicious and they are a force for good, buying directly from growers and nurturing them in a sustainable fashion. Swipe to read 👉🏽 a message from Stephen, the founder. The one which has arrived today is grown by Murue Farmers' Cooperative in Kenya. Yum! Use my code for £5 off SOFIA-QOQFOW. This is not an ad or a promotion, just me sharing the love of a business whose mission I fully support. Oh, and remember to hydrate before and after you caffeinate... your healthy body will thank you for it 💚💚💚. . . . . . #purchasewithpurpose #independentbusiness #fairtrade #coffee #pactcoffee #discountcode #supportsmallbusiness #letterboxcoffee #buydirect #thegoodgram https://www.instagram.com/p/B3EWjokHm5w/?igshid=8j4jfma7gpzi

[angrydreamlandkoala]

Aching, tired but still on a high from yesterday’s jam and masterclass 💃🏼♥️ thank you to @steveboedt and @zjnadia (I didn’t get a photo with you Nadia!) for all the energy and choreography. Thank you @natashajohnson8401 for organising (especially one when I’m in the right country!!😂) #zumba #zumbalove #zumbathornbury #zin #zinjam #zumbamasterclass #highenergy #mayneedanotherbathIcanbarelymove #5hrsofdancing #thegoodgram (at Trinity Centre) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2_1ooqga20/?igshid=1f053ribr4uul

[redandthewolfdesigns]

I have extended the sizes for Acute Angle shirt and it is now available on Ravelry in sizes from 30" to 60" bust measurement. Since I lack photos of the shirt worn in larger sizes, please let me know if you are interested in making it in a size between 52" and 60". I am ready to gift you the pattern in exchange for photos - use whatever yarn you want, knit at your own pace, all I ask for is at least 1-2 photos of you wearing the shirt. Pattern has been tested and tech edited. #AcuteAngleShirt #knitter #knittinglove #knittersgonnaknit #knittersofinstagram #knittersofig #knittersoftheworld #instaknit #strickenmachtglücklich #stricken #knitting #redandthewolfdesigns #knitdesigner #knitting_inspiration #knittingaddict #knitwear #nevernotknitting #best_knitters #knitknitknit #strickenmachtsüchtig #knittinglife #thegoodgram — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2OhsNPU

[herstuff111]

Morning 🐾 When this is your morning wake up the rest of the day can just happen as it does. This is love. #thegoodgram #dogmum #cockerspanielpuppy #puggle #mixedbreed #boopmynose #dogsofinstagram #doglove #puppylove #goodmorning #thisisallineed #myfamily — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2nn9PNO

[talesofanaturalspoonie]

W I L D L I F E We have decided as a family to support @cheshirewildlifetrust and this welcome pack was such a lovely surprise. The kids are loving their activity packs and I am delighted to be able to share my love of British wildlife with them. #ecoishlaura #sustainableliving #sustainableish #thegoodgram #knackeredmumsecoclub #ecohome #sustainablelifestyle #ecoparent #ecoblogger #cheshire #wildlifetrust #wildlife #britishwildlife #nature #naturelovers #birdsofinstagram #animalsofinstagram #outdoors #conservation #animalconservation #environment #green #eco #savetheplanet #climatechange #ecology #gogreen #earth #motherearth https://www.instagram.com/p/CLcWXbsDE3W/?igshid=1ur6fdd7s17b7

[talesofanaturalspoonie]

V A L E N T I N E S As we continue our journey towards sustainability as a family we continue to carefully consider what we purchase. We all know Valentine's Day is now like so many of the holiday there for the sake of consumerism and capitalism but after a shit year Aaron & I decided to make a bit of an effort and celebrate our love for each other. We didn't need to give gifts to do this but chose to and in the doing so supported small businesses. As small business owners we know how tough it is right now and so it felt important to do our but to support others who were struggling. The gifts we chose had been on our wish lists for ages and we each chose a practical and fun gift for the other. Crystals and a book for me and a mace and oak whisky tumbler for him. Of course we don't need a day to mark our love for each other we make the effort to do that daily but it is nice to make that little bit of effort for each other. Before I go here's the soppy bit...I love you @casually_hardcore you make my world a better place and I will be forever grateful to have found you. #ecoishlaura #loveday #valentines #valentinesday #SupportSmallBusiness #sustainablegifting #ecogifts #booklover #sustainableish #ecoish #thegoodgram https://www.instagram.com/p/CLRgFSej9UZ/?igshid=18n75ktynxf3s

[talesofanaturalspoonie]

A L L C H A N G E "The only constant in life is change" ~Heraclitus I've never been frightened of changing direction and going with the flow but hell it's sometimes frustrating. In 2018 I had to close my doula and coaching business due to health issues. It sucked but I cope. After a couple of years of blogging, freelance writing and learning more about sustainability it felt the right time to reopen my practice towards the end of 2020. The reality though is that the effect of three lockdowns on my husband's business, my health and my family has made it impossible to focus on and it has become painfully obvious now is not the right time. I've had two many balls in the air and I need to put my health and family first. I'm also going to be taking on a bigger role in my husband's business (@BollyLogs). But don't worry I'm not disappearing - I'm still going to be here on the grid. I'll be sharing my eco'ish life, my journey with chronic illness and everything that inspires and brings me joy. Life is a journey. . . . . [Image ID: photo of me a white woman with red curly hair, stood against a white background. I have bright red lipstick, a grey scarf and a leather jacket] . . . . #ecoishlaura #sustainableish #knackeredmumsecoclub #ecoblogger #ecofriendlyliving #ecofriendly #ecoliving #sustainablelifestyle #trustyourintuition #slowliving #slowlivingforlife #slowandsimpledays #blogger #alternativelifestyleblogger #thegoodgram https://www.instagram.com/p/CKMoaOTDkeB/?igshid=12mr831huzksi

[talesofanaturalspoonie]

Have you watched @davidattenborough's A Life On Our Planet yet? It is an amazing piece of filmography and tribute to this wonderful man's work. At times I was in tears, devastated by the manmade destruction of our planet. Fearful for what the future holds. Yet there were pockets of hope, moments of beauty and most importantly a roadmap of how we can beging to put things right if we all work together. Overall David Attenborough's mission statement is an actionable vision of hope and I encourage you to watch it 💚 #davidattenborough #alifeonourplanet #savetheplanet #ecoblogger #sustainableliving #aseasonedconnection #thegoodgram #eco_logical_laura https://www.instagram.com/p/CGX3kMJjb1X/?igshid=fdkrj6p723vq

[talesofanaturalspoonie]

W E L C O M E O C T O B E R 🍁🎃 🍂 My favourite month of the year and one full of magic and wonder. I have so many plans for the last three months of the year and I can't wait to share them all with you. #aseasonedconnection #getoutdoorsinoctober #thegoodgram #autumnvibes https://www.instagram.com/p/CF0GyGojdsj/?igshid=13szs1249xfqb

[talesofanaturalspoonie]

After reading loads about the health benefits of CBD oil I've been meaning to try it for yonks. The one or two times I have tried it though I've found that the oily consistency and taste have triggered my sensitive gag reflex. Which I'm sure you can understand is not a pleasant experience. So I was stoked when Jenna from @chronicblogs shared an opportunity to review @reakiro.shop's CBD capsules. I found that these made it so much easier for me to take CBD and I was amazed by the improvements in my daily symptoms. If you'd like to find out more about CBD, Reakiro and how I got on with the capsules read the full review on my blog (link in bio) Have you tried CBD? If so how did you find it? #CBD #cbdoil #healthsupplements #naturalhealth #chronicpainawareness #alternativelifestyleblogger #discoverunder1k #thegoodgram #beboldbebravebeyouove https://www.instagram.com/p/CAVhtfVDfgL/?igshid=wit712ws35lu

[talesofanaturalspoonie]

Very happy mail was delivered today, as my gorgeous @bakerandbuckland skirt arrived! Teamed it with one of my favourite t-shirts, and a belt I nabbed off the hubster. Can't wait to try it out with some other tops and things to. Oh and when it got a bit cooler I was able to sneak a pair of leggings on underneath #happydays #mystyle #bohovibes #beboldbebravebeyou #thegoodgram #everysquareastory #alternativelifestyleblogger #discoverunder1k https://www.instagram.com/p/CALjVjrDvz1/?igshid=1svwxo78armpq

[talesofanaturalspoonie]

Sonja's arrived and I am so excited to have her. She is evidence that life goes on even in these unsettling times, so expect a lot of puppy spam over the next few days. Over on the blog I've started to share some educational resources for all of the parents who are now facing the prospect of having kids at home for the next few weeks/months. I'm also going to start sharing some recipes and tips over here on the grid and my blog. 🌒🌕🌘 #dogsofinstagram #puppiesofinstagram #puppylove #puppy #labrador #rottweiler #blackdog #petstagram #everysquareastory #discoverunder1k #mymagicalmoments #thegoodgram #alternativelifestyleblogger https://www.instagram.com/p/B97cn7aAAuT/?igshid=15fxhn67893dq

[talesofanaturalspoonie]

It's hard to believe it has been a year since we said "I do", so much has happened over the last twelve months. Regardless of all the crap we have struggled through, we have done it together, and every single day my love for this beardy hunk has grown. This weekend has been perfect, loads of sleep, reading, board gaming and cuddles. Exactly what we needed to celebrate our wedding anniversary today. It looks like the next twelve months could also be tumultuous to, but I know that together we will make it through. 🖤🖤🖤 #marriedlife #marriedtomybestfriend #weddinganniversary #1stweddinganniversary #soulmates #relationshipgoals #relationships #lovemyhusband #alternativelifestyleblogger #everysquareastory #everdayinspiration #thegoodgram #discoverunder1k https://www.instagram.com/p/B9wPDpFgHOR/?igshid=wvv6ol9gzmpr

[talesofanaturalspoonie]

The last couple of months have been topsy turvy to the say the least. I unfortunately can't see that changing during in November. There is a delicate balance between the good and the bad but the constant highs and lows are wearing. I am finding my health is responding likewise up and down each and every day and I wake not knowing what to expect. It's all adding up making me sluggish, struggling to see beyond the next moment, the next day. I'm not sure as to what November will bring I have lots of things I'd like to do and achieve. Yet at the same trying to not add any pressure as know that will be detrimental to both my emotional and physical health. How is your penultimate month of 2019 looking? #november #newmonth #seasonofthewitch #autumnlove #autumn #thegoodgram #abundantlife #spoonie #chronicillness #chronicpain #invisibleillness #spoonielife #fibromyalgia #depression #butyoudontlooksick #chronicallyill #autoimmunedisease #ehlersdanlossyndrome #chronicillnesswarrior #life #chronicpainwarrior #spoonies #chronicillnessawareness #anxiety #fatigue #fibrowarrior #chronicfatigue #health #selflove #autoimmunewarrior https://www.instagram.com/p/B4YYsDSA7fU/?igshid=19uysyojqx7iv