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Becky Holliday, Carlisle (2026)

20/03/2026

Want to hear something crazy...?

Phil and I celebrated 18 years together on Saturday. 18 years!

And we celebrated in the most perfect way — for us. ❤️

It’d been frosty overnight, but felt like spring when you stepped outside. The sun was shining. And the daffodils were out.

So, after getting ready — and having our usual overnight oats, Greek yoghurt and mixed berries for breakfast — we drove to the outskirts of Carlisle. Parked up. And walked along the river into town. Stopping halfway at a local coffee van to grab an americano and croissant for me, and a latte and Toblerone brownie for Phil. Coffee

In the city centre, we popped into the most traditional — has everything you need — pet shop . And Baylee bounced out happy with 3 bags of all-natural dog treats! . Nixon & Sons Pet Shop

Lunch was alfresco — thanks to a gas patio heater 🙌 — and an Indian, Mexican and Chinese taste sensation. Curry-inspired dirty fries and flatbread pizza. Homemade nachos. Sweet chilli crispy beef. Yard

And as we raised our Merlot and Meretti to us and our celebration, something occurred to me…

✨ simplicity creates happiness ✨

The world tells us to want more. Do more. Be more. But if we simplified our days, wouldn't we feel better?

Less overwhelmed. Less heavy. Less stressed.

More motivated. More energised. More YOU.

Leave a ❤️ if you agree.

16/03/2026

Tired? Low on energy? Unable to focus?

Your mental and physical energy need a quick reset.

Stand up. Ask Alexa to play Taylor Swift, Shake It Off. And dance like no one’s watching — because they're not (unless you’re in the office 😜)

I’ve been doing this whenever I need it for over 5 years now. And it works. every. single. time. 💃💃💃

It might feel embarrassing at first, but push past your thoughts of looking silly. Because in 3 minutes, your energy shifts.

You feel lighter. More motivated. More clear-headed. More positive. More you.

Your energy matters. A LOT. It affects how you feel in your mind and body, your relationships, how successful you are at work, and if you actually enjoy life — not just survive it.

That's why simple tools like this 3-minute dance break are SO powerful. They're not silly or a waste of time. They’re essential for protecting your energy and wellbeing throughout your day.

And when you take care of yourself, everyone wins. It makes you a better YOU — which makes you a better partner, dog mum 🐶, friend, daughter, sister and colleague.

So next time your energy's low, why not give this a try?

P.S. Save this post to remind yourself that sometimes you just need to move your body to feel motivated again x

06/03/2026

You know that feeling of lightness and clarity you get after decluttering? That’s how I felt a few Sundays ago.

I planned to clear out one thing in each kitchen cupboard. Three hours later…

I’d been through every room. Kitchen. Dining room. Sitting room. Bedroom. Spare bedroom. Bathroom.

I tell myself I’m a minimalist. A conscious consumer. Someone who hates clutter! Yet, I still managed to fill three black bin bags for charity 🤷‍♀️

It’s unbelievable what builds up over time, isn’t it?

I share this because it made me think how similar it is to what happens in our minds. Thoughts build up — and like your cupboards — you don't realise how heavy they’re making you feel until you clear them out.

That’s why every Sunday morning I make a coffee, take it to bed and do a minddump.

It’s a simple journaling exercise to clear out thoughts taking up unnecessary headspace. To break free from negative thought spirals draining your energy. To release feelings of stress, anxiety and overwhelm so you can find your drive and focus again. And to stop overthinking before it affects your relationships and your mental, emotional and physical health.

The goal’s to write down and capture on paper everything on your mind. Self-criticisms, worries, struggles, difficult situations, ideas, goals, dreams, to-do lists, all the things you want to achieve, frustrations, overwhelming feelings and negative thoughts.

It's an unstructured process. So don't edit. Don't judge. Don't try to write neatly (yes, even if it's the first page of your new notebook 😉).

Set an alarm and write for 10 minutes. Stop after a page. Or keep going until you have nothing else to clear out (often around three pages).

There's no right or wrong way of doing it.

Leave a ❤️ if clearing clutter makes you feel lighter, calmer and more energised too 💁‍♀️

27/02/2026

Imagine it’s Saturday…

You’ve just got home from the most sun-filled, spring-like walk in The Lakes with your partner and pup 🐶

You light your log burner (which starts to burn well after your 3rd attempt at lighting it 😅)

You change into those fleecy PJs you got for Christmas. And sit down with a cup of tea and that slice of carrot cake you got from your favourite cafe (it was the last slice, so cleary meant to be!) 😋

You then light a winter spiced candle (another Chrtismas gift 🎄) and journal in your favourite Etsy notebook for 10 minutes — before watching F.R.I.E.N.D.S for at least the 10th time in your life so far! 🤭

This 👆 is one of my favourite things to do at the weekend after a successful, productive, satisfying yet busy week. It resets my energy. Clears my mind. And makes me feel balanced, joyful and energised.

I believe there’s magic in appreciating the small things in life.

Being in nature. Quality time with the person you love most. Cosy nights in. A hot drink in the mug your Mum bought you. Writing in your brand new notebook with the only pen you’ll now use 🤷‍♀️. Watching a TV programme that reminds you of nights in with your Dad when you were little.

With that said, I thought I’d share some journaling prompts that help me notice the small things more:

✨ What are you grateful for today?

✨ What can you see right now that you’re thankful for?

✨ What little or big thing are you proud of achieving recently?

Sometimes — when we pause to really think about it — it’s the simplest things that make us the happiest, ignite our passion and give us motivation ❤️❤️❤️ Wouldn't you agree?x

P.S. Would you like more personalised advice and practical tools to help you feel lighter, happier and more present in your mind and body? Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter here 👉 beckyholliday.com/free-newsletter (or click the link in my bio)

20/02/2026

Want to find your passion and motivation again?

Want to feel lighter and more positive?

Make more time for YOU

Start with just 1-hour a week — and you’ll feel so much better in your mind and body this time next month 💖

Working on yourself truly is the best investment you’ll ever make

Nothing (and I really do mean nothing) will give you a better ROI when it comes to your happiness, health and confidence 🙌 🙌 🙌

13/02/2026

I was full of self-doubt 😬

Overthinking everything 🤯

Worrying: Am I good enough? Will my tools and advice actually help anyone? How will I look and come across?

Then I caught myself 💁‍♀️

More accurately, I caught my mind and its spiralling, confidence-denting, negative thoughts.

And reminded myself: You’ve gone outside your comfort zone before. You’ve taken big steps and done hard things many, many times. You can do this.

So I did…

I went on my first podcast with Project Labs.Co🎙️. And I'm so happy I did. Because I know it’ll help you feel happier, healthier and more balanced.

Listen to it now, and you'll learn:

✅ How to find time for yourself and your health long-term — even if you’re always busy.

✅ The 5-minute habit strategy that creates big change in your mind and body.

✅ Why “starting Monday” never works — and what does.

✅ How to eat better without hours of Sunday evening meal prep and planning.

✅ The simple daily planning tool you need to reduce stress, overwhelm and overwork.

Listen here 👉 open.spotify.com/episode/0hs1t8fV4KaNk8WX2u8JWS?si=hWFnjJyhTPGEJRHUprKSIw

Prefer video? Watch here 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=KAVO7MQdt6M

One last thing, you’re SO much better than you think you are.

Kind. Strong. Driven. Courageous. Valuable. Beautiful, inside and out.

Never forget that — or let your mind convince you otherwise 😘

06/02/2026

I LOVE LOVE LOVE food!

I love meals out with family and friends. I love avocado and poached eggs on toast. I love apple crumble with cream. I love cosy nights in with a takeaway — especially a korma with peshwari naan. And I really love salt and vinegar crisps!

Why am I telling you this? Because I know how hard eating healthier can be. Especially if you're always busy and never have time for yourself.

Can you relate? If so, here's a simple habit that's really helped me👇👇👇

Find 2 to 5 healthy and enjoyable lunch options to rotate during your week.

For us, that’s:

👉 Salads full of lettuce, spinach, tomatoes and cucumber. Plus a combination of:

Protein: hard-boiled eggs, chicken, ham, tuna, tinned beans, cottage cheese
Fruit: apple, pear, grapes, blueberries
Grains: quinoa, bulgur wheat, wholewheat pasta
Extras: beetroot, peppers, olives, pickled onions, seeds, feta

The end result all depends on my creativity and what's in our fridge!

👉 Wholemeal sandwiches filled with similar ingredients to our salads. Plus cherry tomatoes on the side. Bread-wise, here’s some of the best in the supermarkets (they contain fewer unnecessary and unhelpful ingredients):

Aldi’s Sourdough
Aldi’s Malted Bloomer
Clayton Park Wholemeal Farmhouse
Asda Wholemeal & Rye Farmhouse Loaf
Hovis Tasty Wholemeal

👉 Soup with bread or Ryvita. Soup-wise, we keep Aldi’s “Soupreme” cartons (no unnecessary or unhealthy ingredients) in the fridge for those days you need something quick and easy. I’ve also started making my own in batches and freezing portions in microwavable tubs.

👉 Peanut butter and sliced banana on toast. Or avocado with a sprinkle of salt and chilli flakes. This last one's not for my partner Phil 😅

Eat more fruit, veg, whole grains and protein for lunch most days, and it'll positively impact ALL OF YOU. Your mind. Your body. Your emotions.

In fact, research shows the more fruit and veg you eat, the happier, calmer and more energetic you feel. In fact, one study suggests that 7 portions of fruit and veg a day can reduce low moods by up to 62%.

Put another way, when you eat healthier, you don’t just look better — you feel better 🫶. And who doesn't want that?

23/01/2026

Want to feel lighter, calmer and more positive?

Want to feel fitter and more self-confident?

BUT can’t find the time or motivation to get your mindset in order, eat better or exercise consistently?

I’ve been there too. And it’s actually why I created my FREE 5-step guide to looking and feeling happier, healthier and more balanced.

Download it now and learn the exact steps you need to create healthy habits and routines you’ll stick with — no matter how busy you are.

Plus 15 simple mindset and nutrition habits that take 5 minutes or less — so you can finally make time for yourself — and feel like you again 💖

No more “starting again next week.” No more overwhelm. No more pressure. No more heaviness.

To download your free guide go to 👉 beckyholiday.com/free-guide

Or DM me “HEALTHY” and I'll send you the link 🙌

16/01/2026

Worked hard to build a successful career? But struggling to create the healthy balanced lifestyle you want to go with it?

I've been there too.

Until I discovered the power of tiny habits — and doing them consistently.

Here's 2 that’ve had the biggest impact on my mind and body:

✅ Start your morning with water and nature

I open my house door, drink a glass of water in the fresh air — yes, even if it's freezing ❄️ — then do a few stretches.

This 5-minute habit wakes me up, energises me, and boosts my motivation for my morning walk and exercise 💪

✅ Start your work day with coffee and gratitude

When I sit down to start work, I pause and consciously enjoy my first sip of coffee ☕ — then write ONE thing I'm grateful for at the top of my daily plan.

This 2-minute habit shifts my focus to the positive, helps me feel lighter, and grounds me ready for anything the day throws at me!

What simple habit makes you feel better in your mind and body? Share it in the comments — I'd love to know (and maybe steal it 💁‍♀️)

09/01/2026

You know that joyful, healthy, confident version of YOU, you keep promising you'll be "starting Monday"?

She's just 3 simple habits away from feeling lighter, fitter and more in control by the end of January 🙌

I used to think I needed to change everything to create a healthy, balanced lifestyle. That I needed more willpower, more motivation and more time to achieve it.

BUT here's what actually changed my health and helped me thrive not just survive:

✅ Habit #1 — Training My Mind

I started with gratitude journaling. It stops negative overthinking, clears my mind and boosts my energy. It's the habit I wish I'd started sooner — and I don’t feel like myself if I skip it.

✅ Habit #2 — Eating Good Food

Not perfectly. Not restrictively. Just mindfully. I started with a healthier breakfast. Then I stopped adding sugar to my coffee. Then I made my snacks healthier. Tiny changes that add up over time.

✅ Habit #3 — Exercising More Consistently

I used to set myself up to fail by planning 5 runs or gym sessions a week before they were a habit. Once I realised, I gave myself permission to skip my planned workout — without guilt or self-criticism — if I didn't have the energy for it, as long as I did a 5-10 minute walk instead. This mindset shift changed everything, and over time, exercise has become a daily habit.

Was it easy to keep it simple? No. Did I want to change everything at once? Yes. Was I perfect? Nope. But did it work? Yes!

You don't need more discipline to look and feel better about yourself. You need simple sustainable habits that make it easy to prioritise yourself and your health — and that work for you and your busy life and career 😘

Leave a ❤️ if you're overwhelmed by everything you want to change this year — and you're ready for simpler, more personalised advice that actually works.

19/12/2025

Well, THIS is embarrassing…

I’m sure that’s 👆 exactly what Baylee’s thinking in this pic 🤣 🐶

I’m thinking how much I love a cosy night in after a winter walk!

Log burner lit. New PJs on. Winter spiced candle flickering. Cuppa in one hand. Warm mince pie in the other. Then 10 minutes of calming journaling before watching The Holiday (again 🤭).

How about you? What’s one of your favourite things to do when you’re off over the next few weeks? Let me know in the comments.

And have a lovely Christmas and New Year 🎄🍷

10/12/2025

Today’s weather makes me wish we were back in Lake Garda 😅 🇮🇹

So grateful to .hope94 at Hopeful Escapes for making sure it was perfectly planned, stress-free and ticked all our boxes 💖

✔️ Lots of peaceful places to wander in nature and energise my soul — the mountains, around the old town and along The Lake

✔️ Authentic local cafes and restaurants — strong coffee, red wine, pizza, pasta, and croissants ☕ 🍷 🍕🍝 🥐

✔️ A small hotel with friendly staff, a quiet gym (with views that bring you joy as you exercise — yes, really!) and a calming space to relax, read and people watch.

Where did you go on holiday this year? And would you recommend I add it to my list?✨

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