by Claire Melvin | Aug 16, 2026 | motivation
I ran the Unity 5k in Birmingham, exhausted, perimenopausal and not at my best. Here’s why showing up anyway was absolutely worth it.
by Claire Melvin | Dec 14, 2025 | Goals
An Unexpected Card in the Post I received a card in the post last week. Nothing unusual about that, this time of year, you might think. At closer inspection of the envelope, I thought ‘I recognise that writing!’ I should have – it was mine! A Card...
by Claire Melvin | Oct 12, 2025 | Goals
Embracing Autumn’s Slow EnergyIt’s October, the nights are starting to draw in, the leaves are falling, it’s getting colder, and it is most definitely autumn! I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to embrace my slow cooker, my blanket is now in my lounge so I can...
by Claire Melvin | Sep 1, 2025 | Goals
Dreams That Feel Too Big (But Are Worth It) Hands up who has a dream, or a goal. Keep your hand up if it feels challenging. You think you can make it happen, but it’s going to take time, it’s going to be hard and you’re probably going to question...
by Claire Melvin | Aug 4, 2025 | Goals
The Best of Intentions, The Worst of Follow-Throughs I don’t know about you, but I’m full of good intentions. Things I want to do, things I really want to do. Do I always do them? Of course not! Life happens. Also, I can be a master (or mistress!) of procrastination....
