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Every so often we all need a digital detox. . Even if we don’t feel or have social media comparison

Every so often we all need a digital detox.
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Even if we don't feel or have social media comparison anxiety, we can still feel a need to post daily so we don't lose followers, and our followers don't lose interest.
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So if I don't post every day, please don't get bored and disappear. .
My Instafeed is real, not filtered, hoping to inspire, and may not always be real time as I'm not out every day and night. .
I'm often in many evenings on my own watching TV. My life can even be quite boring, mundane and even lonely. .
That is something that most people would not want to admit on their social media.
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I'm currently in the middle of writing a novel which is nearly finished, and that requires huge discipline, no distractions, sitting at my laptop with all emails and social media switched off.
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So today I've posted a bare-faced, no-make-up  selfie pic of my 64 year old me. Just as I am. No filters. This is me. .
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Every so often we all need a digital detox.
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Even if we don’t feel or have social media comparison anxiety, we can still feel a need to post daily so we don’t lose followers, and our followers don’t lose interest.
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So if I don’t post every day, please don’t get bored and disappear. .
My Instafeed is real, not filtered, hoping to inspire, and may not always be real time as I’m not out every day and night. .
I’m often in many evenings on my own watching TV. My life can even be quite boring, mundane and even lonely. .
That is something that most people would not want to admit on their social media.
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I’m currently in the middle of writing a novel which is nearly finished, and that requires huge discipline, no distractions, sitting at my laptop with all emails and social media switched off.
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So today I’ve posted a bare-faced, no-make-up selfie pic of my 64 year old me. Just as I am. No filters. This is me. .

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It’s pouring with rain today but yesterday was beautiful

It's pouring with rain today but yesterday was beautiful and all that was needed for the best sun protection was a big floppy hat, sunglasses and Altruist factor 50 sunscreen for the face, and Altruist factor 30 for the body as seen with @misslucy_lou
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Altruist was developed to be both effective in protection and affordable by a dermatologist and skin cancer specialist. Affordable - so we all buy and use our sun protection products more. .
I love the ethos of this brand. Not only is it less expensive than most of the other big brands out there but also % of every tube sold goes to charity to help Albino kids.
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@altruistsun

It’s pouring with rain today but yesterday was beautiful and all that was needed for the best sun protection was a big floppy hat, sunglasses and Altruist factor 50 sunscreen for the face, and Altruist factor 30 for the body as seen with @misslucy_lou
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Altruist was developed to be both effective in protection and affordable by a dermatologist and skin cancer specialist. Affordable – so we all buy and use our sun protection products more. .
I love the ethos of this brand. Not only is it less expensive than most of the other big brands out there but also % of every tube sold goes to charity to help Albino kids.
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@altruistsun

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#tbthursdays to this time last year at the Isle of Wight Festival.

to this time last year at the Isle of Wight Festival.
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It's fun to dress up and be a different version of your everyday self.
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to this time last year at the Isle of Wight Festival.
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It’s fun to dress up and be a different version of your everyday self.
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A fresh haircut always makes you feel confident, even if you’re wearing no makeup. . with my brilliant hairdresser @andysmith_stylist

A fresh haircut always makes you feel confident, even if you're wearing no makeup.
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with my brilliant hairdresser @andysmith_stylist 
@billicurrie salon
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I'm wearing animal print tshirt @marksandspencer 
Blue gilet
@josephfashion 
White linen trousers
@marksandspencer .
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A fresh haircut always makes you feel confident, even if you’re wearing no makeup.
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with my brilliant hairdresser @andysmith_stylist
@billicurrie salon
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I’m wearing animal print tshirt @marksandspencer
Blue gilet
@josephfashion
White linen trousers
@marksandspencer .
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Last day Day #7 @grayshottspa

Last day
Day @grayshottspa .
First day in the gym with personal trainer John.
You will see my efforts in future posts...
A mix of HIIT and strengthening exercises particularly for the quads.
The glutes and hamstrings and core and are working well together from my pilates fitness..
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And...
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What was it that French man Jann Moix wrote today about women over 50 being too old to love? And that women in their 20s are the only ones worth dating.
Well I'm 64 and still going strong so he's talking a load of old tosh.
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First day in the gym with personal trainer John.
You will see my efforts in future posts…
A mix of HIIT and strengthening exercises particularly for the quads.
The glutes and hamstrings and core and are working well together from my pilates fitness..
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And…
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What was it that French man Jann Moix wrote today about women over 50 being too old to love? And that women in their 20s are the only ones worth dating.
Well I’m 64 and still going strong so he’s talking a load of old tosh.
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@grayshottspa #day3

@grayshottspa 
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5:2 style fast day- No breakfast, but eating a proper lunch and then just a bone broth for supper. Starting each meal with a tablespoon of fermented sauerkraut and shot of digestive enzyme.
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Morning walk, abdominal massage, talk on the importance of good fats in your diet ( which are good and bad fats)  and where best to source the good ones. .
Pilates class this afternoon and a meditation before the cup of evening bone broth.
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@grayshottspa

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5:2 style fast day- No breakfast, but eating a proper lunch and then just a bone broth for supper. Starting each meal with a tablespoon of fermented sauerkraut and shot of digestive enzyme.
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Morning walk, abdominal massage, talk on the importance of good fats in your diet ( which are good and bad fats) and where best to source the good ones. .
Pilates class this afternoon and a meditation before the cup of evening bone broth.
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@grayshottspa

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Christmas outfit no 6

Christmas outfit no 6.
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Christmas carols time.
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Black Chanel-style wool boucle jacket with lurex thread from Warehouse 
Black jeans with diamante strip from Zara
Zebra ballet shoes (past season)
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Christmas carols time.
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Black Chanel-style wool boucle jacket with lurex thread from Warehouse
Black jeans with diamante strip from Zara
Zebra ballet shoes (past season)
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Daytime Christmas outfit no 5

Daytime Christmas outfit no 5.
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Gilet vintage
Cashmere sweater M&S 
Jeans Zara 
Boots M&S 
All from past seasons except the jeans.
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Gilet vintage
Cashmere sweater M&S
Jeans Zara
Boots M&S
All from past seasons except the jeans.
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Christmas outfit no 3

Christmas outfit no 3.
Tbt 1970s.
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Christmas party time- back in the day.
I still have the "Wild Thing" applique and rhinestone  t-shirt. I think it was from City Lights Studio. .
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Tbt 1970s.
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Christmas party time- back in the day.
I still have the “Wild Thing” applique and rhinestone t-shirt. I think it was from City Lights Studio. .
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Sometimes we need a little rejuvenation! Not with cosmetic surgery or Instagram filter apps But with a fringe

Sometimes we need a little rejuvenation! 
Not with cosmetic surgery or Instagram filter apps 
But with a fringe.
With thanks to @andyatagency @andysmith_stylist @chelseagreensalon for the best haircuts anywhere.
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With thanks to @andyatagency @andysmith_stylist @chelseagreensalon for the best haircuts anywhere.
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