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Officially the first day back to work today for me … two weeks off work to unwind and finally relax was absolutely needed, but I know full well that today life will return to reality in full swing, so I’m glad I made the most of my time off & feel a little more human again after two weeks of de-stressing. To keep my spirits high & to motivate me to keep my work-life balance in order, todays outfit post is of an outfit I wore multiple times throughout my festive holiday break, it’s full of presents from family & the pictures are taken back home in Winchester. It’s a little reminder of tranquility & fun times, before the  work storm hits in full.

Following yesterdays post, THE EDIT, today I am showcasing nearly all my accessories in one outfit, in particular my fur clutch bag which I was holding out to share properly. This was a present from my Mum and something I’d been wanting for ages. I absolutely love this little bag and have used it daily since I got it on Christmas morning, in fact I’m even using it for work today – swapping my big Prada tote for this little cute shoulder bag. I’m starting the year travelling light. I’m one of those girls who carries about 10kg on my shoulder every day, a bag full of god knows what, but I’ve decided it’s time to cull that back, not only to help my posture but also because It gives me a fab excuse to use my new bag.

I know it’s typical for everyone to go on a ‘health kick’ as soon as the festive break is officially over, but I think there’s something in it! The new years break gives you time to reflect and it’s fair to say that this last year has been so intense for me, changing jobs has been as equally rewarding and exciting as it has been stressful, pressurised & demanding (but something I’m so glad I did), as well as running my blog and posting daily AND moving in with my boyfriend in our own flat has all made this year (in hind sight) really really tiring & challenging. I don’t regret any of it, but with all my commitments & demands, some parts of my life – like fitness & down time (by myself & with my boyfriend) – got totally put on hold since March 2013. I’ve realised over the last 10 months how crucially important these are, not just to helping your jeans fit (JESUS, mine are tight), but also for wellbeing and general health (i’ve had flu / colds about 5 times this year). My resolution to myself is to get the work – life balance back in order, and first things first is getting my netball matches and Pilates classes back in the priority box, no excuses, i’m going to commit.  Secondly, and a very difficult one, is going to be down time (and that’s not down time on my blog), Jase moans at me 24/7 about how i’m on my laptop blogging every night, and whilst I don’t want to let my blog drop, I do want to dedicate some time to doing absolutely nothing. To actually unwind & relax. It’s not a ‘i want to lose 5 stone’ health kick … but more of a well being one. And today is officially the start of my new work-life balance overhaul. Wish me luck.