The Weekly Well List

Monday Musings — for the quietly curious.

There’s something about this time of year that invites reflection. Not the dramatic, resolution-heavy kind—but the softer, in-between thoughts that show up when you're folding laundry, rearranging your living room, or cycling home in the evening light.

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about accessibility—to wellness, to creativity, to joy. How many things in life are presented as aspirational when really, they should be available?

This week’s musings explore that—from reimagining Pilates as something for everyone, to embracing hobbies without the pressure to monetise them, to finally understanding why ticking off your to-do list gives your brain a little high five.

These aren’t groundbreaking revelations. But they’re honest, lived ones. And maybe they’ll spark something in you, too.

🫶🏻 Making Pilates for Everyone

As Pilates continues to grow in popularity (which I love!), I’ve also noticed something else growing alongside it: the price tag.

Suddenly, what was once a form of movement for connection, strength, and healing is being presented in polished, boutique environments with matching sets and £30 drop-ins. And while I adore a beautiful space and understand the value of well-trained instructors and overheads, it’s becoming clear that wellness is drifting further and further from everyday accessibility.

And that’s not okay with me.

I’ve taught long enough now to know that the people who need Pilates the most—those managing stress, recovering from injury, or simply seeking a safe place to move—are often the same people being priced out of regular practice.

So I’m building something different.

✨ Community classes that are lower-cost, welcoming, and rooted in real connection. Keep up to date on my instagram for the upcoming schedule

✨ Movement that isn’t just curated for Instagram, but created for the actual people in the room.

✨ A space where you don’t have to look or dress a certain way to feel like you belong.

Because Pilates changed my life—not just physically, but mentally. And I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to feel that shift. Strength, clarity, confidence, calm. Those things shouldn’t be reserved for those who can afford luxury pricing or live next to a flagship studio.

Health shouldn’t be a luxury. It should be woven into the fabric of our communities, offered generously, and accessed without gatekeeping.

This is just the beginning—but it’s a step toward a more inclusive future for wellness. One where we move together, grow together, and make space for everyone.

🏡 Becoming the Main Character in My Own Space

Living in my new apartment has brought this unexpected feeling of… being a grown-up. Not in the boring way, but in the wow, I really get to decide what my life looks like way.

For the first time, I’m not sharing space with a flatmate or compromising on what shit we're getting off of Facebook Marketplace. It’s all mine—and with that comes this freedom to fully explore what my style actually is.

Growing up, my mum had such a strong sense of style, and I think I just borrowed bits of that or blended in with whatever space I was in. But now?

I’m tapping into a whole new side of my creativity, and I’m realising something big: I don’t think I’m a grey-and-beige woman after all.

Interiors are unlocking a new version of me—playful, bold, a little nostalgic, definitely curious. Designing my space feels like designing my life, one lamp or bookshelf or ridiculous vintage mirror at a time.

It’s not just décor. It’s self-expression.

🎨 Exploring Hobbies as an Adult: Creativity vs. Ego

Leaning into hobbies as an adult is weirdly emotional. There’s no school project deadline or parent telling you to practice. It’s just you—and that can be a little exposing. Especially when it’s creative. You suddenly realise how much your own ego can get in the way.

I see it every day when I teach Pilates: beginners who feel unsure, self-conscious, like they’re doing it “wrong.” And I have all the patience in the world for them. I love coaching people through that. Helping them build confidence, feel into their bodies, and realise that they’re stronger than they thought.

So why is it so hard to give that same grace to myself?

Lately, I’ve been exploring my creative side again—through interiors, painting, biking—and that old voice creeps in: What if I’m not good at this? But I’m reminding myself: it’s not about being good. It’s about the joy of making something. The playfulness. The act of showing up and letting yourself try.

The first pancake is never the best one—it’s a little wonky, maybe undercooked—but you keep going. You get better with each try. And honestly? Maybe that’s the whole point.

Just like I tell my clients: progress is a practice. You don’t need to be perfect to belong here.

🧠 The Dopamine of getting it DONE

You know when your to-do list is so full, and you just… don’t do it?

That’s been me recently. I’ll look at the list, feel overwhelmed, and somehow end up doom scrolling TikTok instead of answering that one email that’s been hanging over me for three days.

But here’s the kicker: the longer I avoid it, the more anxious I feel. It’s like the mental weight of those unchecked boxes grows heavier the more I procrastinate.

Interestingly, there's a neurological basis for this. When we accomplish small goals, our brains release dopamine—a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure, learning, and motivation. This release not only makes us feel good but also encourages us to repeat the behaviour, creating a positive feedback loop.

So lately I’ve been trying to trick my brain: pick the smallest, least emotional task on the list and do just that. Fold laundry. Send that email. And the minute it’s done, I feel the fog lift slightly. Not because I’m suddenly productive—but because I moved. I shifted the energy. I reminded myself that I can start.

It’s not always about finishing the list. Sometimes, it’s just about proving to yourself you can begin.

💭 Final Thoughts:

So here’s what I’m learning:

Sometimes, the most radical thing you can do is return to what feels simple. Moving your body in a space where you feel welcome. Designing a room that makes you smile. Starting a task—not to get it perfect, but just to begin.

In a world obsessed with optimisation, it’s powerful to say: I’m doing this for me. Because it feels good. Because it makes my life a little softer, or brighter, or more mine.

Here’s to the slow burn. The imperfect first tries. The community classes, the DIY home updates, the unchecked boxes that eventually get ticked.

We don’t need to hustle our way into wellness. We can build it—one affordable class, creative hobby, and small, satisfying win at a time.

Until next Monday x