Lottie’s Blog

These women KICK-ASS

These women KICK-ASS

Do you feel stuck? It's an awful feeling. One I think many are living with right now, and if that includes you, there's kick-assery ahead to inspire! During this pandemic people find themselves asking questions about their lives that can be overwhelming and...

Taking a swim in Creativity

Taking a swim in Creativity

Here we are at the start of another New Year and I'm wondering how you might be intending to dip your toe, or even immerse yourself in creativity this year? You deserve the healing, fulfilment and opportunities that come with your creativity and I truly believe you...

It’s time to stop using this phrase

It’s time to stop using this phrase

Have you ever said to yourself internally “stop feeling sorry for yourself” or had someone else tell you to do that? Or perhaps you’ve thought something along the lines of “I’m just feeling sorry for myself” when considering a challenging time.I don’t know if this is...

Make like a champagne pyramid ?

Make like a champagne pyramid ?

Make like a champagne pyramid ? So often, we ladies give, give, give until we’re so depleted we can barely function. Sadly, society has us historically conditioned to believe that over-giving and self-sacrifice, emptying our cup to the point of not functioning...

“I only read non-fiction” ?

“I only read non-fiction” ?

Many people tell me “I only read non-fiction”. They proclaim it as though it’s a badge of honor they think I might wear too. But my reaction is like this:Many people tell me “I only read non-fiction”. They proclaim it as though it’s a badge of honor they think I might...

What can 2 minutes a day change?

What can 2 minutes a day change?

I wonder if you're like many of the people who tell me they “wish” they read more? When I ask why they don’t read more the response is usually “I don’t have time.” Now, let me work some magic! For two minutes a day, just TWO minutes, you can add one book a year to...

Spring, snuggly blankets and pretty cats ?

Spring, snuggly blankets and pretty cats ?

This first week of spring has been a good one. My oldest son and I have driven back to where we used to live to see friends for the first time in a year. This last year it's been just me, my husband and my two teenage boys, no friends and no family, as we moved from...

You are Effin Brilliant ✨

You are Effin Brilliant ✨

I've got something to say to you:   You're effin ✨brilliant!✨ Seriously. That project you've been working on recently? It's been done beautifully. You're talented, and you're onto something. You've got to keep going.   Please absorb that, because I've no doubt it's...

We Love a Tryer

We Love a Tryer

I was explaining to my son that I want his dad to take the unused trampoline apart as I’d tried and failed to do it myself. “Can I have a go?” He asked. “You won’t be able to do it, I’ve tried and can’t, so I don’t think you’ll be able to. Let’s wait for your dad.” I...