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I have 20 more POWER diaries to sell before shutting down tend and I’d love it if you could get one!

So… until they’re gone, buy 1, get 1 free on all orders.

I’ve been blown away by the kind messages since announcing this decision, thank you!

I’m getting limited on stock so if you want to order, get in quick!

It’s been on my mind A LOT over the past few months and honestly, the time is absolutely right for me to close down Tend Wellbeing. I’ll be closing the site down on 1 May 2023.

It’s been an amazing journey and I’m so grateful to everyone who has supported and purchased journals. Honestly, I know it sounds cheesy but I’m excited to see what comes next in my life.

To celebrate, everything is HEAVILY discounted and I want to get all remaining stock out the door.

Once it’s gone, it’s out of stock so get in quick for the things you want.

Xo Kelly

Kia ora! Oh gosh it’s been a loooooong time since I did anything on here - practically forgotten how to use it 😉

I took some time to regroup and focus on my own well-being after what was a bit of an insane year. An insane year that included ending my relationship, moving into my own place, coming out as le***an (at the ripe old age of 36) and falling in love. It’s been a rollercoaster!

Through all of that, the focus on my wellbeing has been paramount. Been able to ground myself in the methodology that Tend brings makes it easier to build, and continue, the habits.

And look, it’s not all big stuff! What it looks like for me is prioritising getting a walk in and doing something fun everyday. Two of my favourite habits to do with my son is a five minute yoga session where we choose a pose and try to replicate as best we can. The other is teaching him about mindfulness - as you can see in the picture, we do this anywhere, anytime 😂

If you’re looking for a way to build some sustainable wellbeing practices, the link is below and I’d love to get your journal out to you ASAP to start the year off with a daily reminder of wellbeing For habits and practices.

www.tendwellbeing.com

Xo

Kelly

Sometimes the algorithm’s manage to give me an article that combines two of my favourite things: our natural environment and wellbeing.

I feel a bit like a broken record but there is nothing better than getting outside, even for five minutes.

But I’ve literally never thought about how the TYPE of tree impacts my mood. I’ve always felt at home in Aotearoa bush - the low ferns, the tall natives, the slightly damp smell there usually is. it’s home. 💞

‘I’m glowing’: how scientists are unlocking the secrets of why forests make us happy Research project aims to discover how age, size and shape of woodlands affect people’s happiness and wellbeing

We're back! But... we're exhausted and so in the interest of our wellbeing, we'll be posting all orders on Thursday this week. Sorry if this delays you getting your item!

On the plus side, the sale will continue so get in now for your 50% off journal.

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We’re having the best of times in sunny Fiji. There may be a whole beach and pool but ted has discovered sprinklers 😂

And, our sale is still on - 50% off all printed products so get in quick!

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We’re off to sunny Fiji for a week and guess what that means?! Yeah! It’s a sale! Everything is 50%, only catch is that I won’t be shipping until 2 August. Get in quick!

I’m off to sunny Fiji for a week and so you know what that means… yeah, we’re having a sale! 50% off absolutely everything! The only thing to know is nothing will be posted until at least 2 August xx

Enjoy!

Tend Wellbeing Journals that help you build wellbeing habits and self-care routines.

You know when you're MEANT to be doing something but can't quite figure out what it is? I feel like I've had that this entire damn year. It's been a year of massive shifts and changes, and oof, my brain and my heart are achy.
Long story short: a lot has happened this year, and it's been challenging.
It's been less about well-being and more about survival. And I reckon that some of you might be feeling that as well.
I'm not going to end this on a pithy note about how looking after yourself is essential or how there's light at the end of the tunnel. Instead, I'm going to end it with this:
You deserve good s**t.
You deserve good s**t.
You deserve good s**t.
You deserve to wake up in the morning and have something to look forward to, even if that's just one second of good in your day. You deserve to feel good about yourself, and you deserve to have the good s**t in your life. And even if you don't get it today, you still deserve good s**t.
So today, go out and do something good for yourself. It doesn't have to be significant. It doesn't have to be life-changing (although, hey, buy a journal ;) ). It's just one small thing that brings you a moment of niceness. We're not even aiming for joy or anything right now, just nice.
Let me know what you get up to; I'd love some inspiration.

x

Kelly

Finding the in your day can be a mission and it’s why we always say it can be a SMALL thing.

Every day isn’t gonna be Christmas, every day isn’t even gonna be GOOD but concentrating on finding that one small thing and NOTICING the one small thing can make a huge difference to mindset.

Today? This little corner of my house (cropped to hide the mess 🙃) that features art from my son, a seal that reminds me of my mum, a wall hanging from Portugal and this epic camp flag from that is the last thing I see inside before leaving the house. What a reminder 😉

What’s the small thing bringing you joy today? Love to hear!

Since it's so close to the start of April, I thought I'd share one of my favourite parts of the POWER diary... Feel-good moves. ⁠
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One of the basic tenets of Tend is that it works to prioritise care over productivity. And so instead of monthly "goals", we think about the things that make us feel good. Start by thinking about how you want to feel at end of the month, and then decide the aligned habits you're going to try and do each day to move closer to your desired feeling. ⁠
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Want to give it a go? Head to this link to download your copy today. https://tendwellbeing.com/products/feel-good-moves-download?variant=41891075686551

F**k, I’m over it. I know that as a well/being business owner, I’m meant to be full of beans and “do this, it’ll change your life” but the truth is, self-care is hard, wellbeing is hard, and doing one thing for yourself won’t fix the bigger social issues in the world.

So why do I keep going? Well, I have a Ted in my life, a whānau who is wonderful and kind and loving and helping me create the different-to-expected whānau I want in my life. And I do, hand on heart, think that if we all figured out OUR best self-care, and OUR best community care, we’d be better for it.

It’s not the BIG stuff like going to Fiji for a week long spa vacation, it’s the little s**t like digging in the dirt for potatoes, it’s making a ridiculous rainbow cake cuz that’s all your kid wants, it’s taking a fliend a biscuit cuz they’re having a rough time and it’s all you can think to do, it’s the first sip of coffee after a rough night’s sleep, it’s the impromptu phone call with your best friend. All of these things are good things and yet we play them down like they’re less than because they’re not the holiday in Fiji.

So find your small thing, do it as much as you can and track it in your tend diary. Don’t kid yourself, self-care is hard. Community care is hard. But when we start small, those small things become big things.

Feeling a bit like a kid on my first day of school as I head into the office for the first time in a LONG time. Between , the protests, a good helping of depression and anxiety it’s been a while since I’ve put on work clothes and actually gone to work.

Got my headphones, my laptop (after Tuesday’s failure to remember it) and of course, my Power diary to help me remember what’s really important: my wellbeing.

If you’re struggling at the moment, I’m right there with you. Things are hard and full of hard things. There’s a couple of blog posts up on the site that might help you get some perspective.

And of course, there’s the wellbeing journals and diaries to help you keep track of the good s**t you’re doing for yourself, every single day.

I’ve got this, you got this, we’ve all got this.

When the going gets tough... focus on care -

When the going gets tough... focus on care There’s a lot going on in the world at the moment, and sometimes looking at the news is a depressing exercise. At times like this, it’s even more important that you do the things that fill your cup. So today, we’ve got two blog posts to share with you to bring some wellbeing into your life. We...

This is something we’ll be doing (if we can get the kid into daycare!) my heart is breaking for Taranaki Whānui, mana whenua Pipitea Marae, and Te Ātiawa for the disrespect shown for their whenua.

So when this is all over, we’ll help where and when we can.

You can sign up for updates on the website x

The Big Clean-Up When the protesters leave, we will be here.We will put Wellington back together again.Join the Clean-Up ⟶ What’s the plan?So far, we have permission from the Speaker of Parliament, but we’re waiting on mana whenua to decide how best to proceed. We don’t know when the protesters will be gone,...

One of life’s little joys is the bright yellow post box that your journals get picked up from.

Small joys, small wins: they’re not winning lotto but finding the joy in small s**t makes things easier!

Ever get to this time of year and think it's too late to start a diary and you may as well give up and go for next year?

All our diaries and planners are undated meaning you can start them anytime you like. The magic of this is that there's no point where you can't choose to prioritise your wellbeing, no matter if it's February, June or September.

We've got a sale on now that must end soon so get in quick!

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Tend is having a sale!

This is for no particular reason other than I need some motivation to pack/unpack at the other end of this move.

All items will be shipped from Wednesday next week and the sale ends on Tuesday night when I remember to turn it off.

Xo

Tend Wellbeing Journals that help you build wellbeing habits and self-care routines.

Oh gosh it’s been a hot minute!

I’m still here, and Tend is still here for all your well-being journal needs!

Life is HARD at the moment, and I’m in the midst of so many massive life changes that my heart is heavy and my brain is mush.

And look, this is what i say ALL THE TIME: looking after yourself doesn’t mean life is never hard and s**t and impossible to see a light through. What is foes do is give you the routine to fall back on, so when things are s**t, you know that there are quick wins and easy things you can do to show yourself awhi.

To all those just doing it, I’m proud of you. I’m proud of me for getting out of bed this morning and going to work. I’m proud of me for delighting in the most excellent coffee and I’m proud of me for playing aeroplanes with my son for a very long time this weekend.

Self care won’t make you “well” but it sure does help when you’re up against it.

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HAPPY FRIDAY everyone!

I've (finally) drawn the results for the Tend POWER diary and these are the lucky winners! If that's you, expect an email to arrive very soon x.

If you weren't a winner, don't worry, there's a special treat on the way for anyone who did the survey coming your way.

Kelly

Thinking today about the things we can do to show kindness to the world. This is my Ted, when he was about six months old, helping mama collect for and it’s something I hope is instilled in him as he grows up: that our whānau comes from a place of privilege and that privilege means we must use it to help people who may not be in the same position as us.

So my challenge to you this year is to do good things for people outside your immediate circle. Volunteer, donate, do something kind for other people if you’re able.

Just like this dreamy holiday, all good things come to an end and it’s the last day of our summer sale today!

So get your self care and wellbeing routines sorted for 2022 and get in quick x

There’s nothing quite as lovely as a handpicked bunch of flowers from your kid 😍

We’re having a LUX holiday hanging out with our whānau and lots of good times with grandparents and Ted. 😍

We hope you’re getting a break as well, or at the very least a lil moment to yourself in the midst of the Christmas madness.

Remember that if you want to get your self-care amd wellbeing routines sorted for 2022, is on sale NOW. Up to 50% off everything!

Shop now in our bio.

Boxing Day Sale starts now... up to 50% off everything! https://mailchi.mp/tendwellbeing/boxing-day-sale-starts-now

Boxing Day Sale time !

Get up to 50% off everything you need to start 2022 off right - with a focus on building YOUR self-care routine.

Sale goes from 24 Dec-2 Jan.

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Tend Wellbeing Journals that help you build wellbeing habits and self-care routines.

We’re going on holiday!

Order now so we can ship your journal tomorrow, otherwise any orders placed between now and Jan 2 will be posted after that.

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Here at Tend, we’re gearing up for a big year in 2022 and we want your help to make sure it’s a year full of self-care, wellbeing, and good stuff. This super-quick survey is designed to help us understand what you need and want from us, and we promise, it’s only five questions!

And to say thanks, everyone who completes the survey has the option to go into the draw to win a hardback POWER Wellbeing Diary to get you started on a wellbeing and self-care routine that works for you.

https://bit.ly/tendsurvey2022