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Everyone’s Talking About Menopause, But Where’s the Help?

I’ve written what feels like 7,000 drafts of blog posts over the last few weeks, and honestly, they all read like they were written by 7,000 different people. That’s what this rollercoaster of hormones does—it makes me feel like a different person every single day. Right now, in this moment, I’m furious. Furious at this whole menopause shit. Furious that I still haven’t heard back about my…

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How I Edited the “Me” Out of This Is Still Me

Last Sunday, I was bored.  I’d had a busy week and was really looking forward to having an entire weekend with the husband. We haven’t had a weekend of no plans since before our holiday in July. We were going to pop out to a few places, nothing too exciting, and I couldn’t wait.  Then the lurgy struck our house yet again. Thankfully, it wasn’t me this time. I don’t think  I would have coped…

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2024: It Wasn’t Pretty, But We Got There

It’s been way too long since I’ve posted a blog! I’ve written so many but never taken the time to publish them for one reason or another.  So, I thought I’d squeeze in one last 2024 blog post and not break the tradition of sharing my end-of-year reflection. I thought long and hard (about 5 minutes) to think of a word to sum up 2024. My initial thought was “Bleugh” because whilst it felt full of…

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2025: Let’s Stop Just Existing and Start Living

Happy New Year! 🥳 2025 is here, and if the social media posts were anything to go by, most people are glad to see the back of 2024, myself included. It’s funny because we all know we are the same people dealing with the same problems. Our troubles don’t vanish as soon as the clock strikes twelve. Yet, for many of us, the new year brings hope. Hope of less of what didn’t make the last year…

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8 Years, 1 Blog, and a Lot of Life in Between

Today is the 8th Birthday of my little blog! Can you believe it?! So much has happened since I started writing this back in 2017! I got married, changed jobs, got the Tobes, and started a business.  This started as a hobby, something to do on my commute, but honestly, it has helped me learn so much about myself. Of course, I’m still learning, and I don’t think that will ever stop. At the time…

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Will Doing Less Actually Give Me More? I’m Ready to Find Out

Hello Lovelies, Some weeks, I struggle for topics to write about, and sometimes a giant ball of inspiration strikes me out of nowhere. This week, it was definitely the latter. I’ve mentioned before that I’ve been part of Respin, and this week marked our final coaching session as BETA testers. As I listened to these incredible women sharing their updates, it hit me hard. For so long, I’ve been…

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Anxious August: A Month of Low Moods and Bright Spots

Last week I shared my June & July reflections and now we are in September I thought I would catch you up. When I started my notes for this post, I was still in Turkey, and the feelings of hope were yet to find me. My notes began with me being pissed off because a complete stranger, a man, had the audacity to make my uterus his business. Whilst minding my own business on the beach one morning,…

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June & July Recap: Blogging Breaks, Health Hiccups, and Finding Hope

Admittedly, I’ve been slack in my blogging. I started the year off, as I always do, with grand plans of what and how I will be this year and of course it never pans out as I imagine. But I always find time to write when away on holiday, without the call of the washing machine, dishwasher, work or all the other daily tasks that need my attention. This time, though, my mojo eluded me, and it…

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How One Email Redefined My Perspective on Self-Worth

Hello lovelies, Last week, I read something in Amanda Goetz’s Life’s a Game weekly newsletter that really struck me. It’s no secret to my regular readers that I suffer from low self-esteem and self-doubt. Since starting HRT, things have improved, but I’m still working through it with my therapist. When I read Amanda’s email, her message hit me hard. I’ve seen similar quotes before but never…

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Make Your Mark in Your Market – Why Branding Matters with Clare H Writes

Hello lovelies, I’m so sorry that my usual blog posts have been AWOL recently. Its been such a whirlwind! Before the lurgy had even left the building I began getting more work at Clare H Writes which is really exciting! I’ve been writing bits and bobs for my blog page on the side, but I haven’t had the time to give it the full attention it deserves. The good news is, I’ll be going on holiday…

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Smooth Operations – Admin Support with Clare H Writes

Hello lovelies, The lurgy has continued into this week, not ideal in our mini British heatwave, but hey ho! I’m excited to share another post from my business page. If you know anyone who might benefit from my services, please do share this with them. Hopefully normal blogging can resume next week!  Last week, I introduced my new Business Support Services alongside my existing copywriting…

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A Different Kind of Update - Exciting News from Clare H Writes

Just as I thought things were getting back to normal, life and the lurgy got in the way. I’ve been feeling too unwell to even write and I didn’t just want to throw some half assed blog post out there just for the sake of it. Instead, I thought I would share a post from my business page and if you want to help my little business grow, please do share!  Exciting News – Your Business BFF Just Got…

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From Setbacks to Success - April and May Recap

Hi lovelies, I’ve been so busy working that I completely missed my April check-in! 😅 To make up for it, this week, you’re getting a two-for-one blog post where I combine updates from both April and May. What’s New? The biggest highlight is undoubtedly my business website. I am so proud of what I’ve achieved. Challenges Overcome Didn’t rush just to tick things off my list. I resisted…

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How I Survived (and Thrived) Building My Business Website

Hello lovelies!  This week, I finally finished the website for my business. I learned A LOT during this process, not just about web design.  After spending two months on something I naively thought would take a couple of weeks, I’ve come away feeling proud of myself and a new sense of self-confidence, which is a strange feeling. It’s almost like I feel ready now to propel myself forward in my…

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From HRT to HTML - Confessions of a Peri-preneur

Hello lovelies, You may have noticed my absence over the last couple of weeks. Not only have I been busy working on re-launching my business, but I have also been on another trip through perimenopause hell. Let’s talk about that first. After starting HRT back in September, I spoke to my doctor in January, after the initial three months. I explained that I had started off feeling better but then…

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From Brunches to Broadway - My Birthday Adventure in the Big Apple

Hello lovelies! Spring has well and truly sprung over here. I don’t know about you, but I always feel like this time of year is like a new beginning. My birthday is at the end of March. It’s a new season where everything is waking up again; we get more daylight, and people generally feel happier. As I’ve got older, I’ve realised I don’t want or need “stuff”, so when the husband asks me what I…

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March Magic: Crossing Comfort Zones and Taking Control of the To-Do List

Hello lovelies,  Well, the birthday month has been and gone. As usual, in March, I had a lot of fun.  I do try my best to stay positive, but life is often one big whirlwind, and I sometimes find myself focusing on the negatives, which makes me forget all of the good things that have happened. That is why I enjoy doing these monthly reflections. It gives me a chance to press pause on the chaos,…