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On a mission to infuse good, simple, everyday living with joy

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On a mission to infuse good, simple, everyday living with joy! #thegoodsimplelife

There is only one, definitive test a classic timel There is only one, definitive test a classic timeless outfit must pass: Will it Tatooine?

Tatooine, a barren, arrid landscape, home planet of Luke Skywalker, serves as the litmus strip in this style test. If you blend in and complement Luke, your look is classic and timeless. The costumes of the galaxy far, far away represented a harmonious confluence of form and function. In an inter-planetary battle for freedom, there is no time or space for the superfluous.

Classic, timeless style sets you free from trends, waste, excess. Sure, fashion is fun, but midlife mavens have seen enough cycles to thrive joyfully in a capsule wardrobe that Tatooines. 

#thegoodsimplelife #timelessstyle #classicstyle #effortlessstyle #capsulewardrobe
I spent years searching for joy like it was lost k I spent years searching for joy like it was lost keys.

Turns out, it wasn’t lost. It was not being built.

Joy isn’t a feeling you stumble into.
It’s a foundation you create with daily reps.

My foundation:
1. Sleep - protect it like your peace depends on it, because it does
2. Water + Whole foods - fuel > sugar crashes
3. Movement - 10 mins counts. Your body craves it
4. Spiritual practice - anchor to something bigger than your mood
5. Mindset - catch the thought “this sucks” and question it
6. Patience - nothing grows overnight, including you

Stop searching. Start building.

Save this for the days you feel empty. What’s one brick you’re laying today? 👇

Follow for solid habits that help you thrive, not just cope.

#joyfulliving  #mindsetshift #healthyhabits #selfcare #thegoodsimplelife
I started growing my own vegetables for the food. I started growing my own vegetables for the food.
 I stayed for the self-care.

Here’s what no one tells you:
Caring for a plant teaches you how to care for yourself.

The link:
1. Water it daily → I learned I need daily care too, not just when I’m “dying of thirst”.
2. Give it sunlight → I started chasing light for me, not just my tomatoes.
3. Pull the weeds → I got better at removing what drains my energy.
4. Be patient → Nothing grows overnight. Joy works the same way.

Your garden becomes a mirror. Tend to it = you learn to tend to you.

Save this if you need a reminder to slow down.
 Do you grow anything? What’s it teaching you about yourself? 👇

Follow for more ways to thrive joyfully, one habit at a time.

#gardeningtherapy #selfcare #growyourownfood #joyfulliving #mindfulgardening
Joy isn’t something you chase. It’s something you Joy isn’t something you chase. It’s something you build.

And the foundation? Boring, unsexy habits done daily.

My 7 non-negotiables for thriving, not just surviving:
1. Prayer/Spiritual practice - anchor to something bigger
2. Sleep - 7-8 hrs, no negotiation
3. Whole foods - if it didn’t grow, question it
4. Hydration - water first, always
5. Movement - your body was made to move
6. Meditation - 5 mins to reset your mind
7. Positive mindset - guard your thoughts like your bank account

You don’t need motivation. You need a foundation.

Save this for the days you feel off. Joy starts with basics.
 Which habit are you mastering right now? Drop it below 👇

Follow for more no-fluff habits that actually make midlife feel good.

#healthyhabits #joyfuliving #holistichealth #wellnessover40 #mindsetmatters selfcare dailymotivation thrive spiritualwellness midlifewellness
Single doesn’t mean waiting. It means you’re not s Single doesn’t mean waiting. It means you’re not settling for less than what you want.

I spent years thinking I’d be happy “once I had a partner.” Turns out, joy doesn’t start when someone shows up. It starts when you stop outsourcing it.

What changed for me:
I stopped treating singlehood like a problem to fix.
I built a life I didn’t want to escape from.
I learned to enjoy my own company without feeling lonely.

If you’re single right now, this isn’t a consolation prize. It’s an opportunity to relish your time, peace, and growth.

Save this for the days you forget that. 
What’s one thing you love about being single? Tell me below 👇

Follow for more mindset shifts that make midlife feel good.

#singleandhappy #singlelife #selflove #joyfulsinglehood #mindsetshift datingadvice 40plus womenover40 contentment lifelessons
First time in Liverpool and I’m obsessed already 🇬 First time in Liverpool and I’m obsessed already 🇬🇧 

Hit the waterfront, checked out the Albert Dock, and museum. But I know I’ve only scratched the surface.

Help me plan round 2... 
What am I missing? Best food spots, hidden bars, museums, day trips - drop your must-dos below. 

If you’re local or have been, what would you tell a first-timer? 
Saving every recommendation for my next trip.

Follow to see if I actually go to your suggestions next time 👇

#thegoodsimplelife #liverpool #ukholidays #bankholiday #bankholidayvibes
For the best afternoon tea views, I recommend the For the best afternoon tea views, I recommend the Atlantic Tower Hotel with views of the Mersey 🥰

Staff are so friendly and attentive, we had an excellent time 🤗

#thegoodsimplelife #liverpool #afternoontea #teatime #ukholidays
Miserable people will try. They’ll project, compla Miserable people will try.
They’ll project, complain, dump their mood on you and expect you to carry it.

You don’t have to catch it.

It wasn't until my 40s that I stopped absorbing other people’s energy.
Your peace is not up for negotiation.

Protect it like it costs $10k a day - because it does.

Save this for the next time someone tries to ruin your vibe.
Who needed to hear this today? 👇

Follow for more midlife boundaries that keep you sane.

#boundaries #protectyourpeace #emotionalintelligence #midlife #thriving
Stop throwing out lipsticks you don’t love 💄 Remi Stop throwing out lipsticks you don’t love 💄 
Remix them into a shade you’ll actually wear.

I took this hot pink I rarely use and a dark berry that’s too goth for me and made the perfect everyday mauve-berry.

This works for any 2 or 3 lipsticks sitting in your drawer. 
Save money and  stop makeup waste. 

What two shades would you remix? Drop them below 👇 

#makeuphack #lipstickhack #makeupremix #makeuponabudget #beautyhacks
We don't have all the answers but we know what thi We don't have all the answers but we know what things are true...

Your invited to remain in the light 💕

#thegoodsimplelife #positivemindset #lightbearer #mindsetmotivation #mindsetshift
Everything is working out for you 💕🤗 Wishing you j Everything is working out for you 💕🤗
Wishing you joyful thriving!

#thegoodsimplelife #midlifereinvention #40something #40s #midlife
My entire handbag collection for a 40+ capsule war My entire handbag collection for a 40+ capsule wardrobe 🎒 
7 bags. Zero clutter. Every outfit covered.

Here’s what I actually use on repeat:
1. Loewe Flamenco – for evenings & when I want to look expensive fast 
2. Filson zippered tote – work, travel, “holds my life” bag 
3. Filson bucket bag – casual days, off-duty chic 
4. Mansur Gavriel mini bucket – tiny bag era, holds phone + cards only 
5. Furla Greta bag – structured, boardroom-approved 
6. Jigsaw clutch – weddings, dinners, no-fuss nights out
7. Acne Studios Musubi - Wearable, functional art. Surprisingly roomy.

Quality over quantity hits different at 40+. 
These are my “buy once, use forever” picks.

Save this if you’re building a minimalist wardrobe that still feels luxe. 
What’s your most-used bag? 👇

Follow for more capsule wardrobe pieces that work in real life.

#capsulewardrobe #handbagcollection #over40style #minimalistfashion #quietluxury
After 40, you realize nobody’s coming. And that’s After 40, you realize nobody’s coming.
And that’s when it gets good.

What’s the midlife lesson that hit you hardest? Drop it below 👇

#wisdom #over40  #midlifereinvention  #40plusclub  #personaldevelopment
Setbacks don’t just mess up your plans. They make Setbacks don’t just mess up your plans.
They make you forget what felt good in the first place.

If you’re 40+ and feeling numb, flat, or like joy is for “other people” right now - this is for you.

You’re not broken. You’re buried.
Grief, burnout, divorce, redundancy, illness… they bury joy. They don’t delete it.

Here’s how I started digging it back up after my own setback:

1. Stop waiting for “big joy”
Joy after a setback starts small. 90 seconds in the sun. One song that makes you hum.
Stop waiting for a holiday or a win to feel human again.

2. Reconnect to your body first
Your brain is fried. Your body knows. 5 min walk, stretch, warm shower.
Joy lives in the body before the mind catches up.

3. Borrow joy from others
Watch what makes kids laugh. Call the friend with whom who you laugh the most.
You don’t have to generate joy alone right now.

4. Name the small things without guilt
Hot coffee. Quiet house for 20 mins. A clean shirt.
If it gave you 10 seconds of relief, it counts. Write 3 daily.

5. Give yourself permission to feel good 10% of the day
You’re not betraying the problem by feeling 10% better.
You’re giving yourself fuel to deal with it.

Truth: You won’t “bounce back”. You’ll rebuild. Slower. Stronger. More real.

Save this for the days you forget.
Send it to the friend who’s been quiet lately.

Follow @thegoodsimplelife for midlife inspo that help you feel human again.

#healingjourney #midlife #mentalhealth
#midlifereset #burnoutrecovery
Taking a gym break post-surgery and going on long Taking a gym break post-surgery and going on long walks to keep active produced some really unexpected results.

6 months of consistent gym classes plus calorie deficit = 2 lbs lost.
3 weeks of 12,500 steps a day = 4 lbs gone.

Make it make sense.
One hormone. Cortisol.

Here’s what nobody tells you:

Walking doesn’t spike cortisol like HIIT does. In our 40s we're more susceptible to stress as estrogen and progesterone decline. Higher levels of cortisol drives fat storage. 

I actually did the steps. Day after day. It is a significant time investment but my health matters. Consistency beats intensity.

12.5k steps = ∼600 calories burned without trying.

Don't get me wrong. I will still strength train but walking on a forced gym hiatus (surgery) produced more results than HIIT style classes.

Will you be trying this approach?

#thegoodsimplelife #40s #fitnessover40 #walking #12ksteps
Gen X does makeup as Gen Z #thegoodsimplelife #ma Gen X does makeup as Gen Z

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Fighting food waste one surprise at a time. Thrivi Fighting food waste one surprise at a time.
Thriving joyfully in life goes hand in hand with being a good steward of our beautiful earth.

@Too Good To Go 
@GAILsBakery 

#thegoodsimplelife #gailsbakery #toogoodtogobag #northlondon #toogoodtogo
Moonlight Patchouli by Van Cleef & Arpels The spri Moonlight Patchouli by Van Cleef & Arpels
The spring scent for women who want mystery, not marshmallow.

This isn’t your daughter’s sweet vanilla. 
This is cocoa + patchouli + iris wrapped in cashmere.

Top: Cocoa bean. Unexpected. Warm. 
Heart: Bulgarian rose + iris. Powdery, expensive. 
Base: Patchouli + suede + vanilla. Lingers for 8hrs on skin.

Why it works for spring at 40+:
1. *Not too sweet.* It’s sultry, not cupcake. 
2. *Office to date night.* 2 sprays = boardroom. 4 sprays = wine bar. 
3. *Compliment magnet.* “You smell RICH” is the usual review. 

It’s quiet luxury in a bottle. 

Warm skin = magic. This blooms when you do. 
Perfect for trench coat weather. May in London. 

Worth the splurge? If you want a signature scent that feels like 40s and thriving… yes. 

Save this for your next Sephora run. 
Follow @thegoodsimplelife for sophisticated fragrance combos.

#nicheperfume #fragrance #perfumelovers #fragrancelovers #perfume
Thriving joyfully doesn’t mean your life is perfec Thriving joyfully doesn’t mean your life is perfect.

It means you’re late, tired, the house is a mess…
And you still choose to dance while the kettle boils.

I stopped waiting for the “perfect time” to feel joy. 
Because spoiler: It never comes.

Perfect is a scam. 
Joy is a decision you make in the chaos.

If you’re waiting for clean floors to feel happy, you’ll be waiting forever.

Messy but magical > perfect and miserable.

Save this for the next time you feel guilty for being happy “too soon.” 
Follow @thegoodsimplelife for more joyful inspiration.

Confession time: 
What’s one “imperfect” thing you did today that still brought you joy? 
Mine: Ate Coco Pops straight from the box at 3pm 🥣 
No judgment. Just joy. Drop yours 👇

#over40  #joyisachoice #realnotperfect #thegoodsimplelife
Don't lose your spark in your 40s! Keep shining. Don't lose your spark in your 40s! Keep shining. 

I do have my blah days and my outfit strategy on those days is high, low and edgy. The dress is high, sneakers low and jacket edgy. Easy. Comfortable. Stylish.

#creatorsearchinsights #thegoodsimplelife #40s #effortlessstyle #casualfriday
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