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I'm off to Scotland at the end of April and I am told I need to plan my outfits for 'four seasons in one day' so even if it will be spring, the reality is that the weather in the Scottish Highlands is still going to be unpredictable.  We are going to be doing the NC500 and our trip will involve mostly outdoor activities including lots of walking, we will be exploring the beaches, the lochs, the hills and some towns and cities too.  Fortunately I don't need to worry about getting everything in a suitcase, we are driving to Scotland in our Ford Wildtrak so there will be a lot of space to throw in waterproof trainers, hiking boots, coats and warm layers!  There will also be a food cupboard, a portable fridge and still plenty of room for us!

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Hello!  Is it too late to say Happy New Year!?  Do you even want to hear it or does it all just sound a bit repetitive and hollow!?  Answers on a postcard (or comment below) ... I have been in a bit of a writing hiatus, I've not wanted to appear on Instagram and have had several attempts at this post but my creativity just isn't flowing, I am very much in hibernation mode.

There is so much pressure to do something in the new year, to celebrate, to set goals, make resolutions, or whatever else the new 'insta-buzzword' is!   Why do we feel we need to create a better version of ourselves?  You as you are is just fine.  I feel like I have lost my way a little and I am desperately treading water just to keep up with the basics.  

So my first priority is acknowledging that today is just another day, that expecting everything to change just because it is the beginning of January is ... well ridiculous!  I am going to allow myself to take my time.  In fact I started this process way back in the Autumn so throughout January I will be building on my plans rather than rushing out to join a gym, start a new diet or change my lifestyle only to look back next January and realise I didn't manage to sustain any of it!

Below are a few ideas to take things slow and be gentle on yourself .... this is where I am and I hope it reassures you that real life isn't about perfection we all see on Instagram.  I'm certainly not dressing up, daily uniform currently leggings and a sweatshirt!

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