We all face decisions — some small, some life-changing. And often the hardest part isn’t living with the choice, it’s making it in the first place.

In this episode of A Life in Chapters, I explore how journaling can help us find clarity when we’re at a crossroads. Writing slows the swirl of thoughts, reveals patterns, and makes space to hear what we already know deep down.

I’ll share:
✨ Why decisions can feel so heavy
✨ Simple journaling techniques to untangle confusion
✨ A personal story of how writing helped me choose a path
✨ Gentle prompts to guide your own decision-making

💡 Quick note: These prompts are for personal reflection only and are not a substitute for therapy or professional advice. If you’re facing something overwhelming, please reach out for the right support alongside your journaling.

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What kind of legacy do we really leave behind?

In this episode, I share the story of my rabbit Bertie — a mischievous, loveable companion who left his mark on my world in the most unexpected way. His tiny teeth marks on a bookshelf became a reminder of how small moments can carry deep meaning, and how joy itself can be a kind of legacy.

Along the way, I reflect on our need to be remembered, why “small” isn’t really small at all, and how animals and books have always shaped my way of seeing life. I’ll also share some gentle journaling prompts to help you explore the traces you leave behind and the moments that matter most.

✨ Journaling Prompts Included:

• What small traces have loved ones, human or animal, left in your life?
• Where in your own life have you left little signs that you were here?
• If legacy wasn’t about being remembered, but about how you lived today, what would that mean?

If you’re building something small but meaningful, I see you. It matters.

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Reading doesn’t have to be about numbers, challenges, or keeping up with everyone else. It can be about rhythm, ritual, and the way books help us mark time.

In this episode of A Life in Chapters, I share my own reading routines — from cosy weekend mornings with a cup of tea to winding down at night with a chapter before sleep. We’ll explore:

• Why a reading routine is more nourishing than a reading goal
• How seasonal shifts shape our book choices
• The pressure of reading challenges and how to release it
• The role of journaling and reflection in deepening our reading life
• A preview of our Patreon book club pick

✨ Show notes: https://alifeinchapters.com/podcast

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If this episode resonates, subscribing or leaving a review helps more people discover the podcast — and it means so much to me personally.

So often, we focus on building a business that works — but forget to ask whether it truly fits the life we want.

In this episode of A Life in Chapters, I share the personal turning point that made me step away from the corporate world, and how loss reshaped my perspective on success. We’ll explore:

• What intentional living looks like in practice
• How to align your income with your values
• Why small, soulful choices matter more than hustle
• How journaling helps you shape a business that fits your life
• The ongoing journey toward long-term dreams (including my house by the sea)

✨ Show notes: https://alifeinchapters.com/podcast

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If this episode resonates, subscribing or leaving a review helps more people discover the podcast — and it means so much to me personally.

Romanticising your life is about noticing and savouring the little moments — making everyday experiences feel special, just for you.

In this episode, I talk about how I first came across the idea (thanks to much younger YouTubers), why it struck a chord, and how you can bring a little seasonal magic into your own life this summer.

From slow mornings and sunny walks to favourite films, books, and small traditions, it’s about creating a life you genuinely enjoy living. Plus, I share a few reflective journaling prompts to help you figure out what makes summer feel special to you.

📌 Show notes: alifeinchapters.com/podcast

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There’s something magical about visiting the places where our favourite authors once lived and wrote. In this episode, I take you with me to Jane Austen’s House in Chawton — a modest Hampshire cottage where some of the most loved novels in English literature were revised and written.

I’ll share my first (slightly chaotic) attempt to find it, what it feels like to stand at her writing table, and why these literary places carry such a lasting pull.

Plus, we’ll talk about the quiet influence Jane’s attention to everyday life still has on readers and writers today.

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Sometimes it feels like everyone else is further ahead — more clients, more readers, more confidence. That used to convince me I was already too far behind to catch up. But I’ve learned that there’s real power in starting from exactly where you are.

You don’t need to do everything at once, and you don’t have to match anyone else’s pace. One small, intentional step is all it takes to begin.

📌 In this episode:

• Why “behind” is often just an illusion
• How to focus on your own goals instead of constant comparison
• A simple journaling prompt to help you take your next gentle step today

📝 Show notes and journaling prompt at: https://alifeinchapters.com/podcast

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In this episode, I’m sharing five detective series I’ve loved recently and reflecting on what draws us back to this genre again and again. From the quiet tension of village secrets to the slow unfurling of a case, these books offer more than clever plots — they feel like coming home.

I also talk about the emotional roots of crime fiction for me personally, including a few thoughts on my mum, which I first shared in Chapter 4 (Why Books Can Be a Time Machine).

Whether you’re a lifelong mystery reader or just curious about what makes British whodunnits so timeless, I hope this chapter gives you a moment of reflection — and a few new books to add to your list.

🕵️‍♀️ Mentioned in this episode:

• The Magpie Murders Series by Anthony Horowitz
• The Thursday Murder Club Series by Richard Osman
• The Gabriel Ward Mysteries by Sally Smith
• The Castle Knoll Series by Kristen Perrin
• The Hawthorne and Horowitz Series by Anthony Horowitz

📚 What’s your own comfort genre? I’d love to hear it.

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