April has been a decent month for me, especially work-wise with some lovely new projects lining up. I’ve been trying to get organised and preparing for when I go on some kind of maternity leave or break, although I remember last time I got fidgety so not sure how well that’s going to go because I love my work so much. Of course, we had a spell of gorgeous sunshine too which is always a mood booster and such a nice change to the persistent grey.
Balance Day Retreat
Eek! So if you haven’t seen it on my Instagram feed, I co-hosted my first ever retreat with my incredible friend Karen as part of our Mindful Mantra Collective Collaboration. I’ll write a post about it soon, but we’re really pleased about how it all turned out. It was a day spent with some wonderful women who so kindly trusted in us and really embraced the day. I’m still buzzing from it, to be honest, and my mind is whirring with ideas for our next one.
Lunch Date With the Husband
One of Alfie’s days off this month timed up beautifully with the gorgeous weather that we had the other week. We went for a lovely walk around the village and headed to the local deli, a favourite spot of ours for some lunch. Toddler free time doesn’t happen very often so we try to make a point of it when it does and the weather made it a perfect afternoon.
Getting Baby Ready
I felt like we hadn’t really done much preparation for our new baby at all. So, I thought it was about time that we got our butts in gear and painted the nursery. I’ll do a proper reveal in the next few months, but we went for a beautiful light grey colour in the end, so it should grow with the baby and shouldn’t need redecorating for a few years. I’m feeling so relieved that we’ve got that done and dusted and proud that we’ve done our first piece of decorating as a couple.
Launching my 1:1 Coaching Sessions
Last month, I finally put an idea that I’ve been working on out into the universe and soft launched my Nourish Coffee Dates. These are informal totally relaxed 1:1 coaching sessions to navigate through any wellbeing issues that you may be working through or goals that you are looking to achieve. They’re heart centred chats with me as your cheerleader and acting as an accountability coach. I’m all about supporting women to balance their mind, body, and soul through self care, kindness, and intentional living. If this sounds like something you’d be interested in you can sign up to the mailing list and be the first to hear more and receive an exclusive discount.
Embracing The Power of Not Making Plans
When the weekend rolls around and everyone might be home, I’m conscious that I put to much pressure on things to be amazing by making big plans. However, I was totally reminded last weekend that actually having no plans and going with the flow can feel just as good. We didn’t do anything major, just pottered around the garden, ate lots of delicious food and enjoyed each others company and it was one of the best weekends I’ve had in a long while.
IT sounds like life lately has been so busy with you! How are your coaching sessions going with people? I hope they are going well for you and I am looking forward to reading about your retreat it sounds interesting.
I’m launching them at the end of the week so haven’t started them yet. I hope they go well of course. Thank you Sarah!
Your Nourish Coffee Dates sound the perfect opportunity for people to review their goals and get some coaching. Awesome idea.
Thank you Micaela. I really hope that they can help someone to establish and achieve their goals.
Aw congratulations on co hosting your first retreat well done, I love the idea of a retreat myself and it is something that I have considered in the past, Glad you had a good lunch date with your partner as well!
Thanks so much. It was such an amazing day and we’re so proud of it and he ladies that came.
Sounds like you’ve had a busy month! For me it’s mainly been about settling into my new job which I started right at the end of March and having my boyfriend settle into our flat as he’s just moved in x
Lots of change for you! I hope your settling in nicely.
Wow it sounds like you have been really busy. Congratulations on the first retreat. Glad to hear the nursery is ready, you never know if baby will arrive early. Good to hear you and your hubby managed to have a lunch date x
Yes, that was my first thoughts. The baby could come at any time so nice to have that painted at least.
Sounds like you had an amazing month with so much to do, can’t wait to hear more about your retreat, do share more details once you have it.
It was a fab month! I will be doing a blog post all about it soon. 🙂
I know I’m supposed to say “you’ve been so busy” but all I can think of is what a lovely time of life it is in late pregnancy. Well I think so anyway (I know not everyone does). There’s clearly a lot happening in your life but you seem very calm and serene!
Oh, thank you! There’s certainly a lot going on, but I actually prefer it that way. Late pregnancy is a lovely stage, excited with anticipation.
Wow, this post is so inspiring on so many levels. I’d love to move forward with my brand and find new avenues to work and it’s good to see how everything has come together for you.
You April sounds absolutely amazing Jemma, mine has been incredibly business with personal travel and business travels as well.
Sometimes its nice not to make plans and just relax a little and take your foot of the gas – it sounds like you have been productive though x
It looks like you have been very busy in April. Good luck with the new 1 to 1 coaching sessions. For me April was more about moving and adjusting to the new house.
I think that sometimes the best things happen when you don’t feel make any plans at all.
Sounds like you’ve had such a busy month! How lovely that you and Alfie were able to have a nice date x
You have had such a busy month! My April was pretty good but I’m more excited about May – off on holiday in the coming weeks. I love the sound of your one to one coaching sessions, that’s definitely something I need.
I love the sound of your coaching sessions. Nourish Coffee Dates seem so much more friendly than my typical idea of coaching. Good luck 🙂
Wow it sounds as though life has been pretty hectic for you! Great to hear all about it though and good luck with your coaching sessions, they sound FAB!
You’ve been so busy recently Jemma – but I love how you still found time to have a lunch date with hubby! It’s important to keep a balance x
I love the sound of your retreat. Would certainly be interested if you hold another one