Welcome to relaxed squirrel
Welcome to Relaxed Squirrel, a sanctuary for woman over 40 navigating overwhelm, emotional fatigue, or simply craving a slower, more intentional life.
Here, you’ll find four guiding themes—each one offering tools and reflections to help you breathe easier and live more intentionally:
1. Recognising Overwhelm
This theme explores the subtle signs of emotional overload and offers gentle ways to acknowledge, understand, and honour your experience—without judgment or urgency.
Explore Recognising Overwhelm ideas here:
Press Pause Now: 6 Simple Ways to Take a Break
When things get hectic it can be easy to become overwhelmed and become what I…
Six signs you need to reset your life
We all know that life at times can be busy, what with work and family…
Beyond stressed: your ultimate guide to signs of burnout
Burnout is a phrase that is being used more and more, but what is burnout?…
2. Creating Space and Calm
Whether it’s a quiet corner of your home or a moment of stillness between tasks, creating space is an act of self-respect. Here, we share rituals, mindset shifts, and design ideas that invite calm into your everyday rhythm.
Explore Creating Space and Calm here:
How to use gratitude to transform your life
Gratitude is and easy way to transform your life. With life’s busy demands and constant…
5 ways to reduce social media usage
These days social media usage is at an all-time high. Many of us spend a…
10 top tips to tame your to-do list
I am a fan of the to-do list. Chronic health conditions that create brain fog…
The importance of a Soul-Loving Space and How to create one.
What is a soul-loving space? A soul-loving space is a place to call home. A…
How to spend time where it matters?
When life gets busy one of the first things we can lose track of is…
3. Gentle Routines
Structure doesn’t have to be rigid. These routines are soft frameworks—designed to support, not constrain. From morning rituals to weekly resets, you’ll find practices that feel nourishing, not demanding.
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Daily Success: Benefits and Steps to Creating a Simple Routine
So I am sure I am not alone in finding the demands of daily life…
Transform Your Sleep: Top Tips for a Better Sleep Routine
A good night’s sleep is fundamental to our overall health and well-being, it allows our…
How to spend time where it matters?
When life gets busy one of the first things we can lose track of is…
4. Seasonal Self-care
Nature moves in cycles, and so do we. This theme celebrates the wisdom of the seasons, offering self-care ideas that align with the energy of spring renewal, summer expansion, autumn reflection, and winter rest.
Explore Seasonal Self-Care here:
How to stay active in the winter months
We all know that exercise has many benefits. The benefits include physical health benefits. It…
Affordable and Relaxing Self-Care Ideas for Winter Months
Affordable and relaxing self-care ideas are essential in the winter months. With the excitement of…
Each theme is a path—softly rooted in what matters most. Whether you’re drawn to quiet rituals, practical tools, or the comfort of seasonal rhythms, Relaxed Squirrel offers a place to pause and reconnect.
Thank you for wandering in. You’re always welcome here.