When Pantone announced Cloud Dancer as the Pantone Colour of the Year 2026, the internet erupted. Critics called it boring, safe, even tone deaf. Some questioned whether white could even be considered a colour at all. Others felt it was a missed opportunity, a retreat into blandness when the world needs bold statements and vibrant...
The Mirror on the Wall Have you ever noticed how a child pauses in front of a framed photo of themselves?They look, they smile, sometimes they point. It’s just instinct for them maybe but the reality is that they’re seeing themselves as part of something larger. A powerful sign of how family photos and self-esteem...
Christmas is getting closer! This means you’ve probably already started looking for those perfect gifts for your loved ones. You want something personal, meaningful, and unique—something that goes beyond the usual go-to gifts like jewellery or perfume. While these gifts are lovely, have you thought about giving the gift of memories? A photography gift certificate...
Guest Blog by Justine Blanchard, Body Confidence Wellness As a body confidence & wellbeing coach, I’ve always believed in the transformative power of love and acceptance, although it took me a long time to achieve that for myself. Using the following tools helps me on my ever-expanding journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Coaching others through...
So, I’ve been wrestling with this whole phone addiction habit thing lately. It’s like this magical device that sucks us in, right? Endless scrolling, reading, learning, and even games—it’s a real time-sucker! But hey, I’m on a mission to break free from the phone trap and get stuff done. Where did all this awareness start?...
This morning, I decided to break away from my usual walking routine and take a mindful walk. I live near the Richmond Lock so I went along the beautiful and peaceful path along the river. Armed with just my phone (not my trusty professional camera), I embraced the opportunity to be fully present and appreciate...
In our fast-paced lives, it’s so easy to feel overwhelmed by distractions that pull us away from the present moment. I thought it was just me getting lost in the maze of my thoughts but studies show that our minds wander about 47% of the time. And guess what? Unfortunately, most of these thoughts wander...
My friend does photography as a hobby and she finds it incredibly relaxing and it brings her mindfulness also x
Recently, I’ve been diving deep into the question of why I do what I do. It’s not the first time I’ve pondered this, but with each passing year and each new experience, my “why” seems to evolve. So, what exactly do I do? Well, I’m a portrait photographer based in London, specializing in motherhood photography....
Scrolling is one my bad habits. I need to reduce my scrolling time. Thank you for sharing this article.
I know, it was my main time waster. Even if for work I have to use it, it’s so distracting! Thanks for reading.
I completely understand the struggle with phone addiction. Your tips from ‘Atomic Habits’ are spot-on. I also keep my phone in another room at night and silence notifications for better sleep. It’s small changes like these that add up. Thanks for sharing your insights!
That would be next level. I still have it next to me at night with notification off of course. But I need the alarm, I’m not sure I would hear it from another room! 🙂
Thanks for reading
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