Right now, I’m parked outside my beautiful friend Donna’s, about to go in for some Reiki, crystal healing, and a deep internal reset—something I feel I truly need. A chance to gently cleanse away the stresses, the emotions, and all the things we carry without even realising.

Before I go in, I wanted to share something honestly. This year, I haven’t quite been on top of social media. If I’m being completely truthful, I’ve really struggled with it. I’ve hit a bit of a block, and I think a lot of that comes down to my ADHD. My brain craves order—it wants everything in a straight line. If I can’t do things in sequence, it almost feels impossible to start. So I take photos of all the amazing things happening, but if I don’t post them straight away, I convince myself it’s “too late”—that no one will care anymore.

And just like that, I’ve tied myself in knots over something that should feel joyful.

Even with the amazing support I have—Chloe working on Instagram, Nikki on newsletters and events, and Jack on all things IT—the day-to-day side of it all has started to feel a bit monotonous. A bit heavy. So, I’m changing things from now.

I’m creating a dedicated admin day each month. A day where I step away, shut myself off from distractions, and simply get organised. Reset. Regain control. So that I can then move forward feeling lighter—and actually share all the wonderful things we’ve got coming up. Because here’s the truth: we are so good at beating ourselves up.

We tell ourselves we should be doing more. That we’re behind. That everyone else is doing better. But sometimes, we need to put the brakes on. Put ourselves in neutral. And just allow ourselves to catch up—to breathe—to absorb.

Sometimes our ideas and ambitions are overflowing, but our energy simply can’t keep pace. And that’s okay.

On another note—Botanicals has been wonderfully busy lately. Truly, I feel so blessed. It’s one of those “pinch me” moments where even if I had a broomstick and a pair of roller skates, I still wouldn’t be able to keep up! But with that growth comes the need for structure, organisation, and care.

Because when my workspace becomes cluttered, my mind follows. When paperwork piles up, overwhelm creeps in. Everything is connected. That’s why this new rhythm feels so important.

And in those overwhelming moments, I need to remember something simple: go back to the workshop. Create. Even if it’s just for an hour. Even if it’s just for me. Step away from the noise, light the fire if it’s chilly, make a big mug of mint tea, maybe grab a couple of cheeky biscuits—and just play. Just be.

So, whatever April brings for you, I hope it brings kindness. Joy. Sunshine. Growth. And all the things we wish not only for ourselves, but for the people we love. Be gentle with yourself this month. You’re doing better than you think.