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2023: Lies, Burnout & Regrets
And an apology to you
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Sophie Ingleby
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October's Goals & Intentions
If you’re new here, each month I share reflections on the previous month, as well as my goals for the following month.
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Sophie Ingleby
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"Writing and adventuring with the added advantage of discovering the possibilities of a simpler lifestyle."
It’s hard to say when the exact day was when I realised I wanted to simplify my life. I’d known for a while that I needed to break free from the…
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Sophie Ingleby
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Lyndsay
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What's The Rush? Slow Down!
It took me getting everything I wanted to realise it wasn’t what I wanted at all. What I wanted was to spend time with my family. I wanted to slow down…
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Sophie Ingleby
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Autumn is coming
The summer is almost gone. The heat is no longer suffocating. Rain falls. There’s a chill in the air. The days are getting shorter, and I can’t wait…
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Sophie Ingleby
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September's Goals & Intentions
If you’re new here, each month I share reflections on the previous month, as well as my goals for the following month.
"Living simply comes down to small choices every day and a deep desire to really experience the moment."
a nature writer and photographer with a passion for wildlife conservation living in a small rural town in Aotearoa/New Zealand. Through gardening, I…
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Sophie Ingleby
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Zenobia Southcombe
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"Keep looking until you find the people who celebrate your uniqueness. Better to be alone for a while instead of keeping company with those…
Just a shoutout to all the Substack people who are embracing simplicity at a much younger age. I am learning so much from you and am inspired by the way…
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Sophie Ingleby
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Jo
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"Struggling to slow down and find simplicity isn't something to feel guilty about. It's not our fault."
Campfire Chats Series - Slow Living with Nelly Bryce
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Nelly Bryce
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Sophie Ingleby
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"Start small. No need to overhaul your life in less than 24 hours"
There wasn't an exact date, but it was sometime after having my first child. Motherhood is beautiful but it is also quite overwhelming at times. I was…
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Mackenzie
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Sophie Ingleby
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"Make your OWN perfect life, just for you, with flaws and mistakes and holes in it"
Ultimately, start living your own life, on your own terms as soon as possible. Wake up to the fact that you only have so many days on planet earth and…
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Sarah Raad
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Sophie Ingleby
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“Pay attention. This won’t last and you must be here for it.”
Today’s guest is Katy O who writes The Mindful Librarian here on Substack. If you’re looking for book recommendations, cute dog photographs and musings…
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Katy O.
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Sophie Ingleby
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