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Festive, Not Frazzled: How to Survive (and Maybe Even Enjoy) the Holiday Season
Ah, December.
The month where time speeds up, to-do lists multiply, and even the fairy lights look stressed.
Between work deadlines, family politics, social expectations, and the vague hope of “getting into the festive spirit,” it’s no wonder most of us end up crawling towards Christmas in a state of mild exhaustion, powered solely by caffeine and mince pies.
So, let’s take a breath.
Because here’s the truth:
You are not contractually obliged to lose your sanity in the name

Michelle Turpin
Nov 53 min read


New Year’s Intentions
It’s January 2nd, 2024. It’s cold, wet and miserable. Everyone seems to be posting on social media about their new year resolutions. ...

Michelle Turpin
Jan 1, 20243 min read


Musings from a riverside walk
I have my lovely friend Ali to thank for coming up with the idea of a blog for my website! Ali and I don’t get to meet up that often...

Michelle Turpin
Dec 5, 20236 min read
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