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There's just something about having your name on things, that make them more enjoyable. 😉 I was gifted this personalised glass for Christmas to enjoy my hot chocolate in & I'm sure It made it taste nicer! 🤤😜 But do you need some direction for which reusable cup to get for your hot drinks on the go this year❓ Well, I have written a comparison guide to a wide range of #reusable #plasticfree cups for you to choose from. There are so many #ecofriendly options out there to help us all play our part to #reduceplasticuse 🙌 Click the link in bio & then choose 'GREEN LIVING BOOG POSTS & NATURAL PRODUCT REVIEWS' to see the list of my #greenliving blogs. The cup comparison blog is called: Top Choices for Reusable Coffee Cups! 🍶 • • • • • #helensjourney #winterfeels #coldweatherstyle #personalisedgifts #personalised #personalisedglass #hotchocolate #hotchocolategram #instahotchocolate #drinksgram #instadrinks #giftguide #giftideas #giftidea #plasticfreeliving #ecofriendlyliving #greenlivingblog #ecoblogger #greenblogger #whatsonmytable #whatsinmycup #hotdrinkseason #coldweatherdrink #instablog #ontheblog https://www.instagram.com/p/CYwNNFFIxe5/?utm_medium=tumblr

Sometimes you just have to treat yourself! 🥰 Gluten-free afternoon tea and a spa day with mini massage & mini facial? YES PLEASE!! 🤩 What have you done lately to spoil yourself? Self-care is so important, esp if you have chronic health conditions - our bodies need the extra TLC! 💯❣ To read my blog posts all about the importance of self-care, self-love exercises to try and encouragement for looking after yourself - CLICK LINK IN BIO to pass by the blog, then from the blog menu at the top of the page, choose 'ENCOURAGING LIFE LESSONS & POSITIVITY' to find a selection to choose from... 📖 • • • • • • #loveyourselffirst #selfcare #selflove #treatday #spavibes #afternoonteauk #HelensJourney #ontheblog #instabloggers #afternoontea #spaday #messageoftheday #UKRestaurant #bloggersintheuk #BloggersGetsSocial #attitudeofgratitude #happyselves #instaexplore #exploreengland #visitascot #daytrip #travelwithme #foodstagram #foodie #ukhotels #HotelGram #heresmyfood #shareyourtable #foodgrams #instafood (at MacDonald Berystede Hotel Spa Ascot) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQyDN73NWoL/?utm_medium=tumblr

So today took a nice twist - my 1st meal out since October 2020. Of course, I had to wash it down with a cocktail too. 😉 😁 Seabass & porn star Martini it is then!🍹🍽 Plus the chef changed the sauce so it was Gluten-Free for me too. 🙌 Remember I have a 'FOOD & DRINK' section on my blog with restaurant reviews, product reviews etc... • • • • • • #todaysgoodthing #HelensJourney #birminghamblogger #fumo #fumobirmingham #cocktailgram #pornstarmartini #IgersBirmingham #UKRestaurant #bloggersintheuk #BloggersGetsSocial #OnTheBlog #brumblogger #brummieblogger #brumblog #foodie #attitudeofgratitude #cocktailsofinstagram #mealout #livethelittlethings #holdthemoments #feelfreefeed #thehappynow #foodstagram #hungrybloggers #cocktailoclock #cocktailtime #eeeeeats #instafood #foodgram (at Fumo) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPGz7feNblM/?utm_medium=tumblr

Today is #fibromyalgiaawarenessday one of the chronic illnesses I have suffered from for nearly 15years. My Uncle got me this badge as he knows what I call 'laughter medicine' is one of the things I make sure is in my care plan for living with chronic illness. 😉The badge certainly gave me a giggle today! 🤣 To read my blog posts about living with chronic illness, the life lessons it has given me, looking after your mental health when in chronic pain and my series 'Chronic Illness Jokes' - CLICK LINK IN BIO to go to my blog, then from the blog menu at the top of the page choose 'CHRONIC ILLNESS'... • • • • • • #ChronicInsta #SpooniesSisterhood #ChronicBlogs #BloggingInBed #ChronicallyInspiring #CreativeBeyondChronic #ChronicallyCreative #chronicgram #helensjourney #fibrobloggers #fibromyalgia #fibromyalgiaawareness #fibrofighters #fibrowarriors #fibroblogger #fibromyalgiabloggers #fibromyalgiaawarenessday2021 #fibroday #fibromyalgiaawarenessmonth #spooniejoke #chronicillnessmeme #spoonies #spooniegram #chronicpain #fibrojoke #fibromeme #chronicillness #fibromyalgiajoke #instablog https://www.instagram.com/p/COyhOdZNg2i/?igshid=16690llvcu8k7

A reminder that when it feels like you are surrounded with obstacles, like the road is full of rocks every way you go to go and the pain of stepping on stones has your feet feeling numb... That it is okay to instead decide to just stay still, plant yourself in one place and concentrate on just blooming where you are, instead of trying to navigate over the rocky ground surrounding you! 💯 I love looking at nature & it inspiring me with life lessons! 💚 For more wise words to live by, CLICK LINK IN BIO to go to my blog and then from the blog menu at the top of the page choose 'ENCOURAGING LIFE LESSONS & POSITIVITY' 📖 • • • • • • #helensjourney #flowergram #instaflowers #gardenview #gardengram #flowersofinstagram #gardensofinstagram #lifelessons #quotegram #wisewords #ontheblog #empoweredbloggers #ChronicallyInspiring #springvibes #bloggersunder5k #writersofinstagram #instawriters #writinggram #TodaysGoodThing #stillswithstories #myperspective #beautyundermynose #aspiretoinspire #visualcrush #viewpoint #naturephotography #naturegram #natureinspired #natureinfocus #instabloom https://www.instagram.com/p/COpsOmHN9Xi/?igshid=153ga87vd9w94

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Today is #worldwaterday something we can take for granted when we have clean water to drink and to play in. 💦 I took this video the last time I was on holiday & the last time I was on a beach - Dec 2019! ⏳ One thing my soul missed in 2020 was being on a beach, walking on sand, the sound of the ocean and feeling the waves crash at my feet! 🌊 I'm hoping that by the end of 2021 I would have been on a beach once again & be grateful for the clean water I get to paddle in. 🙏 What is it you are grateful for today to do with water? 💭 • • • • • • #attitudeofgratitude #HelensJourney #travelwithme #beach #waterbaby #beachview #explorewithme #bloggervibes #travelingram #instatravel #tourist #travellife #mondaymotivation #instatraveler #inplaceswithstories #sunshinegirl #holidayfeels #athomeintheworld #traveldiary #postcardplaces #prettylittletrips #athomeintheworld #letsgosomewhere #throughthelens #naturegram #momentscaptured #instaexplore #instatraveler #instablog (at Bowditch Beach) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMuU9MkBhz9/?igshid=14uap8tuaamn5

What are you doing today to show yourself some TLC? Me, I'm treating myself to a @whittarduk Luxury Hot Chocolate with mini marshmallows! 🥰☕ February is the month of #selflove so there are a few days left to shower yourself with words of encouragement & self-love from my website! CLICK LINK IN BIO to take you to the blog, then from the blog menu at the top of the page choose 'ENCOURAGING LIFE LESSONS & POSITIVITY'. Scroll through the list of posts and choose what your soul needs to hear today... 📖 • • • • • • #saturdayselflove #todaysgoodthing #treatyourself #todaystreat #loveyourself #selfcare #selfcareweek #hotchocolate #hotchocolatetime #drinkstagram #ontheblog #shinyhappybloggers #blog #instablog #instagrambloggers #whittardofchelsea #instahotchocolate #attitudeofgratitude #alittlebeautyeveryday #theeverydayproject #cosyvibes #smallmomentsofcalm #makeitblissful #selflovesaturday #ofsimplethings #spoilyourself #metime #putyourselffirst https://www.instagram.com/p/CLy_VLUh0ml/?igshid=hihj4f8vjiq3

Whether you celebrate this commercial #dayoflove or not #ValentinesDay can be hard for singles sometimes. That is why I wrote a blog post entitled "A DOSE OF LOVE, PERSPECTIVE & ADVICE FOR SINGLES ON VALENTINES DAY" with the aim of having you change your feelings from lonely to loved!! 💞 I share my advice & personal strategies for single life, as well as exploring the 4 Greek words of love to encourage us to celebrate the other types of loving relationships in our lives, while romantic love may be missing. 🔢 Click LINK IN BIO to go to the blog, then from the blog menu at the top of the page choose 'Encouraging Life Lessons & Positivity'. Then scroll through this sections blog titles till you see "A DOSE OF LOVE, ADVICE & PERSPECTIVE FOR SINGLES ON VALENTINE’S DAY!" Give it a click & enjoy the read... • • • • • • #empoweredbloggers #buyyourselfflowers #selflove #selfcare #littlestoriesofmylife #theeverydaygirlathome #myperspective #ValentinesDay2021 #ValentinesDay #valentinesflowers #flowergram #flowersofinstagram #lovegram #love #inspiremysquares #Singles #SinglesAwarenessDay #lovelife #happyvalentinesday #valentinesdayflowers #singlelife #messageoftheday #quoteoftheday #happyselves #writersofinstagram #ontheblog #instablog #flowergram #instabloom #flowerphoto https://www.instagram.com/p/CLRbwXkBuQX/?igshid=1cl3lmb9ctgy9

"Snow and sun together - to remind us that there is always calm after a storm!" ❄️ ☀️ Nature can provide for us with many life lessons. Here in England, we are in the 5th week of our 3rd national lockdown. Yet the snow has given us a new view to see outside our windows. Although the same place, it's covered in snow makes it look different, prettier, new. A reminder that perspective is a powerful thing, esp when the thing we are looking at isn't changing, but we are changing the way we look at it! 🔍 To read blog posts on perspective, life lessons, life survival tips etc. CLICK LINK IN BIO to go to my website. Then from the blog menu at the top of the page, choose 'ENCOURAGING LIFE LESSONS & POSITIVITY' and enjoy reading a dose of perspective... • • • • • • #winterwonderland #snowday #snowsnowsnow #snowgram #treesofinstagram #trees #snowontrees #weatherphotography #weatherwatch #birminghaminsnow #instasnow #naturephotography #snowphotography #snowphotos #weatherthestorm #truthfultuesday #OnTheBlog #instagrambloggers #photographygram #photooftheday #snowyscene #IgersBirmingham #bloggersintheuk #wintervibes #winterfeels #seeingthepretty #throughthelens #ishare #natureinfocus #treegram (at Birmingham, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKgq-HUBJ5M/?igshid=tj1eqp8opmgf

" Brothers & Sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind & straining toward what is ahead" - Philippians 3:13 NIV ↪ And here it is a brand new year ahead! Have you read my blog post about choosing a 'focus word' for this year? Well, my focus word is 'FORWARD'. Just like Paul says in this Bible verse above, I am done reflecting/learning/healing from what is past. That is BEHIND now & my focus needs to be firmly on what is AHEAD! How else can I walk forward into what God has in store for me, if I am constantly keeping one foot in the doorway of the past? My feet are more than ready fr even more forward steps this year... 👣 🚶 👣 To read my blog post entitled "Why you should choose a FOCUS WORD for the year ahead and how you can use it to keep you centred & fixed on your goal" - CLICK LINK IN BIO to go to my website. Then from the blog menu at the top of the page choose 'LIFE'. Once in the section, scroll down till you see the title, click on it & enjoy the read... • • • • • • #helensjourney #newyear2021 #newyearsresolution #focus #newyearnewme #theBloggingTribe #IgersBirmingham #ontheblog #newyear #bloggersintheuk #mhbloggers #writersofinstagram #30plusblogs #instaexplore #travelwithme #outinnature #femaleblogger #bossbabe #theeverydayproject #littlestoriesofmylife #myperspective #liveauthentic #visualcrush #instamood #instablog #searchwandercollect #exploreengland #englishcountryside #prettylittletrips #exlorewithme (at Shipley Glen Woods) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJvsJ-7hGya/?igshid=q351a8qz9op9

#supportsmallbusiness Introducing my new wooden nativity tree hanging ornament, depicting Mary, Joseph & the baby Jesus by @kerriganmaria_ made out of natural materials. 💚 The stresses of the season starting to get to you? I encourage you to pass by my blog by CLICKING LINK IN BIO, then from the blog menu at the top of the page look for 'ENCOURAGING LIFE LESSONS & POSITIVITY' under that section you can choose 'CHRISTMAS BLOGS' ...here is where you will find my Christmas Time life reflection posts to help give the season perspective, to find calm in the stress and to bring love and light to this advent season. 🔆 • • • • • • #helensjourney #woodenornaments #woodendecorations #thatsdarling #alittlebeautyeveryday #inspiremygram #reuseable #reuse #naturalproduct #naturalproductreview #greenliving #greenlivingblog #greenlivingbloggers #currenthomeview #visualcrush #christmasdecorations #christmasornaments #decorationgoals #decorideas #christianart #smallbusiness #artsandcrafts #christmastree #christmasdecor #homemade #homemadedecorations #craftersofinstagram #UKgifthour #christianartsandcrafts https://www.instagram.com/p/CIyPgtcBT-7/?igshid=8i6dqmmpfyq9

As the Christian season of #advent has begun, I am getting myself into the festive mood. 🎄 My first Christmas activity was making clay decorations with my 8-year-old Nephew. I went with making holly leaves & berries hanging decoration for my tree - I must say after it came out of the oven, I was very pleased with myself! 😉😊 How do you think I did❓ Remember on the blog I have my collection of short 'Christmas Reflections' to help us keep perspective during this festive season - all things life, love and light! 💫 CLICK LINK IN BIO to go to the website. Then from the blog menu at the top of the page, see under 'ENCOURAGING LIFE LESSONS & POSITIVITY' that there is a subsection 'CHRISTMAS BLOGS' - choose this and enjoy reading through these Christmas life reflection posts for encouragement, stability & perspective. 💞 • • • • • • #festivefun #festivevibes #festivedecor #festivefeels #homemadedecorations #clayart #christmasdecorations #diyprojects #diychristmasdecor #diychristmasdecorations #HelensJourney #instacraft #crafting #claymoulding #blogmas #ontheblog #instablog #christmasdecor #christmastime #instacrafts #craftersofinstagram #diycrafts #UKCraftHour #UKcraftAM #todayscreativity #todayscraftidea #whatimade #DIY #craftgram https://www.instagram.com/p/CIbGvErBl5R/?igshid=29g6hbmyfxvk

"Take time out, so that you can zone out, in order to really zone in!" = Sometimes in life you need to put on some headphones to cut out all the external noise, so that you can concentrate on what your head is saying. As well as filtering out the world's stimuli to connect with what your heart is really feeling. 🎧 💞 💭 For this week's #selfcareweek why not CLICK LINK IN BIO to go to my website. Then from the blog menu at the top of the page, choose 'ENCOURAGING LIFE LESSONS & POSITIVITY' where there is a collection of posts about #selflove #selfcare #selfhelp & all things self! • • • • • • #ontheblog #instablog #selfreflect #selfdevelopment #helensjourney #selfreflection #selfcareweek2020 #empoweredbloggers #30plusblogs #writersofinstagram #wordstoliveby #wisewords #tuesdaywisdom #theeverydaygirlathome #inspiremyinstagram #messageoftheday #livecolourfully #loveyourselffirst #iamenough #headphones #headphonelife #feelfreefeed #discoverunder5k #instagramblogger #aspiretoinspire #greenscarf https://www.instagram.com/p/CHs2SYrh2we/?igshid=7xfucdw6vjhb

"Coz everyone needs a little sparkle in life!" 🔆 #wellnesswednesday In my latest blog post full of resources for looking after your mental health I mention doing things that bring more light to the darker days. I took that literally and decided to put up some of my Christmas lights to brighten up my bookshelves. It looks cute so it makes me smile when I look at them & that is what it is all about (esp during another covid lockdown). CLICK THE LINK IN THE BIO to go the website and give the blog post a read for more ideas to look after your mental health... • • • • • • #christmaslights #bookstagram #bookshelves #lights #instabooks #lettherebelight #christmasdecorations #itsthelittlethings #findyourjoy #mentalhealth #wednesdaywisdom #messageoftheday #wisewords #helensjourney #interiorinstagram #fairylights #homedecor #fairylightsdecor #myhome #lighting #booklover #mylibrary #bookstagrammer #ontheblog #instablog #humpday #wednesdaymood #light #bookstack https://www.instagram.com/p/CHdnz2cB4W0/?igshid=1k3ux4qmx5ort

What have you treated yourself to ease the news of England's second lockdown? Fore, it was this super looking hot chocolate with all the trimmings; whipped cream & marshmallows with chocolate powder sprinkled on top! 😍🤩 Need some encouragement right now? CLICK LINK IN BIO to go to my website, then from the blog menu at the top of the page select 'ENCOURAGING LIFE LESSONS & POSITIVITY' • • • • • • #chocolatelover #chocolate #marshmellows #drinkgram #UKRestaurant #thebloggerssociety #bloggersintheuk #seasonalstories #wintertale #mhbloggers #writersofinstagram #helensjourney #attitudeofgratitude #hotchocolate #piptreecafe #collyersnurseries #littlestoriesofmylife #itsthelittlethings #cosyvibes #smallmomentsofcalm #seeksimplicity #ofsimplethings #ExploreEngland #foodstories #shareyourtable #whatsinmycup #cafelife #hotcocoa #instafood #photooftheday (at PipTree Cafe at Collyers Nurseries) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHEJpIuB6eB/?igshid=y0piedt9k3ra

As today is 'Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day' & the end of @babyloss 'Baby Loss Awareness Week' 🙏 I am sharing a poem I wrote dedicated to my Angel Baby, which I entitled: You Will Always Be My Favourite 'WHAT IF'! 🕊 Please feel free to share it to help others, but please always tag me @helens_journey 📝 I also wrote an accompanying blog post with the poem which you can read by CLICKING LINK IN BIO to go to the website. Then from the blog menu at the top of the page choose 'MY POETRY' & then scroll to find it second on the list. • • • • • • @nationalshare #breakthesilence #poem #poetry #poetrygram #instapoem #writersofinstagram #pregnancyandinfantlossawareness #babylossawareness #babylossawarenessweek #blaw2020 #babyloss #ontheblog #babylosscommunity #babylossquotes #poemsdaily #poemsofig #helensjourney #blaw #pregnancyloss #pregnancylossawareness #lifeafterloss #grief #angelbaby #pregnancylosssupport #bereavedparents #sharingmystory #angelmom #angelparents #bereavement (at 𝓗𝓮𝓪𝓿𝓮𝓷.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGXL1nAh1gF/?igshid=14861suisu9jm

New blog post up on the blog for #worldmentalhealthday full of resources for looking after our mental wellbeing, esp if we are already battling chronic illness physically in life, as a mental battle comes along as part of the parcel. I used this photo for the blog, which is my face getting steamed when I went for a facial by @justemassage but as the mental cognitive struggles associated with living with chronic illness gets described as 'brain fog' it felt fitting (esp with the headache I have right now too lol!) 🌬🌫☁️ 🌪 CLICK LINK IN BIO to go to the blog & give this new post 'HOW TO LOOK AFTER YOUR MENTAL WELLBEING' a read... It is under the section 'CHRONIC ILLNESS' or top of the list under 'ALL BLOGS' section. 📖 • • • • • • #facial #chronicillness #mentalhealthday #instafacial #spavibes #selflove #mentalhealthblogger #ontheblog #helensjourney #fibrobrain #fibrofog #brainfog #helensjourney #thebloggercrowd #allthoseblogs #theBloggingTribe #IgersBirmingham #ChronicInsta #SpooniesSisterhood #ChronicBlogs #BloggingInBed #ChronicallyInspiring #CreativeBeyondChronic #ChronicallyCreative #chronicgram #fibroblogger #fibromyalgiabloggers #theeverydayproject https://www.instagram.com/p/CGNmiqvBnzW/?igshid=twg0x7ywauu7

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