A behind-the-scenes look at my ongoing journey to health, balance, and self-discovery.
Welcome
Hello and welcome — I’m so glad you’re here. This page is home to my Monthly Self-Care Updates, where I share the real, evolving story of how I’m caring for myself while navigating chronic health challenges, work, community, and life in my 60s.
If you’re new to my blog, you might like to Start Here — it’s a gentle introduction to the Make Selfcare Simple approach. Or, if you’d like to learn more about my background as an intuitive herbalist and why I began this journey, visit my About Page
I’ve always loved “behind-the-scenes” blogs that offer a window into someone’s personal growth — but I rarely saw that same transparency in the world of self-care. So I decided to create it. Each month I share highlights from my personal wellness journey: what’s working, what’s not, what I’m learning, and how I’m adapting along the way.
These updates aren’t about perfection — they’re about progress, reflection, and living in tune with the body you have today.
What Connects It All
If you haven’t already, visit My Menu of Self-Care — it explains the framework I use to support my health and balance.
It’s a flexible “menu” of self-care pathways —
- Practical,
- Nourish,
- Align & Uplift, and
- Mindcraft
— that I adapt each month as my needs shift.
The Monthly Self-Care Updates are my real-life journal of that menu in action.
Here, I also share insights from my new self-care tracking system — a simple, colour-coded chart that turns daily habits into a visual story of consistency, awareness, and progress.
What to Expect
Each Monthly Update includes:
- Health progress & insights: Ongoing symptoms, healing experiments, and gentle tracking of chronic conditions.
- Self-care reflections: My wins, lessons, and “aha” moments from five key areas — Practical, Nourish, Align, Uplift, and Mindcraft.
- Goals & intentions: What I’m focusing on this month and reflections on what’s shifting.
- Real talk: Honest accounts of setbacks, surprises, and creative problem-solving when things don’t go as planned.
I’ll always keep these posts authentic but share only what feels right publicly. The deeper reflections, community conversations, and full Review & Reflect Weekends are reserved for members of my self-care community.
Why I’m Sharing
After 30+ years as an Intuitive Herbalist and Natural Health Practitioner, I’ve learned that self-care isn’t a fixed routine — it’s a living relationship with your body, mind, and spirit. Sharing my journey helps me stay accountable and hopefully encourages you to explore your own rhythm of care and healing.
Join the Journey
Community coming soon!
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My first Monthly Self-Care Update — a perfectly imperfect beginning
A Final Thought
Self-care isn’t about getting it “right.” It’s about staying curious, compassionate, and connected — even when things feel uncertain. I hope these updates remind you that growth and healing are ongoing, and that small, mindful steps truly do make a difference.
The content shared on Make Self Care Simple is for general information and personal growth only.
I’m no longer working as a practitioner, and the ideas shared here are not medical advice or a substitute for professional care.
Everything you read here is designed to help you explore gentle, everyday self-care practices that support your overall well-being — but please always consult your qualified health professional before making any major changes to your lifestyle, diet, or treatment.
Your body is unique, and only you (with the right support) can decide what feels right for you.
©2025 Make Self Care Simple.