Life is a tricky little monster, isn’t it? There are never enough hours in the day to cram in everything you’d love to do, Even if you are the most adept at making ‘to do’ lists, life has a cunning plan to throw you off track.
It’s annoying, but it’s important to step back and not undervalue what you have achieved, rather than only focusing on what you didn’t manage to get done. My ethos is to keep working away and not to worry about the results, or the hiccoughs along the way. But nothing happens if you don’t put in the effort, so it’s important to keep going and remain positive. Negativity is draining, so avoid it at all costs.
Positivity attracts positivity. The more you put it into practice, the truer it becomes and it’s a healthy mindset.
I believe in karma and embracing the opportunities life throws your way. Does that sometimes mean I have to make tough choices? Of course, it does – and, recently, it was time to separate my two writing personas.
So, welcome to the brand NEW https://linnbhalton.com website and an equally new, and shiny website for the other half of my writing personality:
https://lucycolemanromance.com
With more than 300,000 ebook and paperback sales between Linn and Lucy, it’s an exciting time. Lucy writes about heart-warming characters and beautiful locations. To make that happen it does involve jumping on a plane and immersing myself in research… very recently I took a trip to an old monastery just outside of Seville.
Linn, however, is heading in a new direction
Having written over a dozen novels in several different genres – romantic comedy, chick lit, women’s contemporary fiction and psychic fiction, it’s time to immerse myself in village life.
Life, love, family and community… all set in a little Cornish village full of characters who will feel like friends. So, please do sign up for my infrequent newsletter for news about my new project, future releases and competitions.
One thing that all my stories have in common is the pursuit of a happy-ever-after. Life might be a struggle, but it’s important to see it as a challenge. OK, so that usually means having a master plan that is constantly changing, but what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger!
Both Linn and Lucy will be blogging from the two websites. Between us (and yes, I do feel like two very different people when I’m working) we’ll be talking about everything that comes under the ‘life, style and health’ heading. So, everything from feng shui, tai chi, healthy snacks, budget DIY ideas and makeover tips, to pamper time and best buys.
It pretty much reflects the way this Gemini tends to embrace as many different experiences as possible… after all, life is much shorter than we think, so try everything at least once. Who knows, you might discover something to help you cope with life’s frenetic pace, or simply put a smile on your face and raise your spirits.
And each month I’ll be sharing my TOP TIP – something that has made my life a little easier, no matter how big or how small.
This month’s TOP TIP:
Never be afraid to try something new. Over the last six months I have signed up to classes for Tai Chi and Qi Gong. It has helped me get through a rather traumatic and extremely painful time with a second bout of kidney stones. The pain and disruption to my daily life has been debilitating, to say the least. I kept working, accepting that I needed to rest more, but grateful that writing is my happy place. However, in attending the classes I’ve learnt techniques which ground and relax me and in doing so, I have coped much better with the pain (without using painkillers).
What I’ve also found are some new friends, all with their own life problems that caused them to think outside the box when it comes to coping with life’s stresses and strains.
It has been a truly wonderful experience during a trying time – maybe every cloud DOES have a silver lining! Do pop over to my other website to read all about EFT, in particular, if you are in pain or suffer from anxiety issues (mine was taking off and landing when flying).
HTTPS://LINNBHALTON.CO.UK/WHEN-LIFE-GIVES-YOU-LEMONS-FREE-YOURSELF/
Do come back next month, when I’m going to share my top tips when it comes to painting a room in my feature, Home by Design. Do you hate doing that fiddly line between the ceiling and the top of the walls? Maybe none of the walls are straight and you can’t get a nice. even line when painting a feature wall in a bold colour. There are a few simple tricks to make life easier and get a brilliant finish.
I firmly believe that one’s surroundings do matter. Home should be the place that calms you; a place where, after a busy day, you are happy to simply flop and rest. If it’s tired and cluttered, then the likelihood is that you walk through the door and it instantly reminds you of the myriad of tasks requiring some attention. So, my tips are about making it as easy as possible to create that bright, clean and fresh look without spending a fortune. And it’s always about working smarter, not harder because we all need to factor in ‘me’ time.
Don’t forget to check out my competition page: https://linnbhalton.com/newsletter-competitions/ and there will be lots of competitions coming this year to celebrate the start of my new series. All will be revealed in the coming months…
In the meantime, have a great day and when it all gets a bit overwhelming just pop on the kettle, play some music and take five minutes to chill. You deserve it!
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