What makes you happy?

Many many years ago I spent my days as a Graphic Designer then life took a different route with babies etc. my path then went down an unexpected road into retail which lead to an amazing 10 years at John Lewis where my love for Sleep & Health began. I still love to be creative and now alongside my Sleep & Wellbeing business I also run 3 Cups Creations where I love to support other small businesses with the branding and getting there message out there.

Life has a funny way of throwing curve balls at us and I’m learning to go with the flow and dance with it. Life is short, do what makes you happy.

Have a great week everyone 💕

How are you today?

I’m all about empowering others to look after themselves and to prioritise their sleep and their self-care. Today I’m taking my own advise, I’ve put the laptop down and I’ve headed out for a walk, I have my ear pods in and it’s time to switch off (well apart from stoping to pen these words).

We see a lot of posts on social media about self-care, make time for yourself & positive quotes but it isn’t always that easy. In my role as a Sleep & Wellbeing consultant I try and make it possible with building small healthy habits that soon become 2nd nature but that’s not why I’m writing this.

I’m writing this because life is hard, we’re all on social media more and more and feel the pressure that we’re alone in how we feel. Everyone looks like they’re living their best lives, they have the Instagram house, the best car on the school run (not aimed at anyone at my kids school, just a generalisation), the holidays, successful business/career etc etc. but do they? Everyone is facing stress and challenges in their lives especially on the current economic climate.

I suppose my reason for this post is to say to anyone struggling for whatever reason at the moment, you are not alone. Take the time you need, it’s not selfish, it’s your life and you need to do what’s right for you. And when you’re feeling up to it, smile at the stranger on the street, like that post of social media, reach out to a friend. You don’t know what others are going through in their lives, it just may not be as perfect as you believe it to be.

Day 1 of my 10 day reset. This is the 2nd time I’ve done a reset and I love them. I’m a bit of a planner anyway so planning ahead for the next 10 days is great. I did get a bit of a sugar craving after my salad at lunchtime though, so I quickly made some delicious nut butter & banana flapjacks (gluten, sugar & dairy free). If anyone wants to begin their healthy habits journey I’d love to chat, just drop me a message x

Wow what a day yesterday. We had our school “summer” fair postponed from July due to bad weather to a September heatwave! We’re a tiny school and just 5 of us on the PTA but we smashed it. As well as organising for months in the planning & set up I organised the trade stands, had a stand with my own 3 businesses, helped my eldest with her fundraising for Cambodia selling her gorgeous crochet makes, my youngest on the PTA toy stall whilst overseeing the other stall holders were ok and the event was running smoothly.

Yes, I ordered a takeaway last night and had a refreshing glass of pimms 🤣 We smashed it, what a team 🌟

My amazing daughter is self funding a trek to Cambodia in 2025. She will be supporting local communities and conservation projects.

This month I will be donating my profits earned from my Neal’s Yard Remedies business to her efforts.

So if you love natural gorgeous products delivered directly to your door whilst knowing you are supporting a teens dream please head over to uk.nyrorganic.com/shop/lucindasteeden

Or if you’d like to donate please visit https://gofund.me/2309c187

Your support is very much appreciated xx