I have my own little rituals that I can honestly say help, but one of the biggest things we did this year was finally get our gym in the garden. Now, before I say anything else, I'm totally aware of how lucky I am to be in a position to do that.

We don't have any gyms nearby, and to be honest, even if we did, I'm afraid of gyms! I wouldn't know where to start or what to do, I'd probably walk up to the door and walk straight back out again 😂 I've always loved the idea of going to classes, but if I'm being honest with myself, it's finding the time. You know yourselves, and I don't mean to keep harping on about having five kids, but that's the reality. If I signed up to a class, I know for a fact something would come up and I wouldn't make it, and then I'd feel disappointed. So I just avoid that altogether!

So now I spend most of my evenings out in the garden gym, with myself and Eddie doing a bit of a tag team, and I have to say, it's done the world of good for both of us, physically and mentally. For me, exercise is a chance to clear my head, even if it's just a short walk. First thing in the morning would be lovely, but that never happens 😂 Even a quick 10 or 15 minute walk in the evening gives me a chance to gather my thoughts.

What you'll find here

This is where I'll share the little bits and bobs I do for myself that keep me going. Whether that's my little daily rituals, which could simply be a cup of tea in peace, how I try to switch off at the end of the day, the supplements I take, or my never-ending battle with drinking enough water.

And it's not just about me. I'll share the things we do to look after the kids as well. They get plenty of exercise in school and with all their extra activities, but there's nothing like getting them out in the fresh air for a while in the evening, sure there isn't?

Filling my own cup

It's funny, sitting here writing this, I'm thinking to myself, God, I really need to be better at all this! But this little space is going to help keep me accountable too, and make sure I'm doing all the things I should be to keep myself well!

Because at the end of the day, to all the mammies out there, if we're not okay, it's very hard to make sure everyone else is okay. I love that saying, you can't pour from an empty cup, and it's so true. Now I'll tell you, my cup has been bone dry over the last two weeks, so this is a learning for me too, to make sure I'm doing more of these things and looking after myself, my health and my wellness.

Let's work on this together

So maybe we can keep each other accountable! And while I have you, if you have any wellness tips, or anything that helps you switch off in the evenings, please send them my way. I'd love to get a little routine going, especially now we're coming into the winter, the nights are darker and it's getting cold, so we're not outside as much. I could even do a little blog post with all your tips, so we can share them with everyone else. Let's work together on this one 😂

As always, thanks for being here.

Rachel x