Ruth Pearson - Forward Living

17/06/2026

Four things I’d tell my younger self…

💜 Stop trying so hard to be who everyone else needs you to be. Figure out who you are too.

💜 Not everything is yours to carry. Put some of it down.

💜 Even in the middle of the chaos, look for the pear blossom. There will always be something beautiful if you pay attention.

💜 You don’t need fixing. You need kindness, patience, and the occasional cup of tea.

16/06/2026

We’re so often told to push through, stay positive, fix the problem, find the lesson.

Sometimes, though, being human is enough.

This morning I’m hurting, overwhelmed, and a little wobbly.

And the willow outside my window is still beautiful.

Both things get to be true. 💜

15/06/2026

Random thought…

What if the answer isn’t fixing yourself?

What if you’re not broken?

What if you’ve just spent so long being everything to everyone else that you’ve lost touch with the human being underneath it all?

The part of you that laughs, rests, dreams, and exists for more than looking after everyone else.

Maybe we don’t need more self-improvement.

Maybe we need more humanity.

15/06/2026

A few years ago I was lying on a bathroom floor waiting for an ambulance.

I remember thinking, there’s got to be more to life than this.

That thought led me somewhere I never expected.

At Womanifest I’ll be sharing that story, and why I believe so many capable women are carrying far more than they realise.

I’d love to see you there.

13/06/2026

This morning started with a cat demanding breakfast and ended with three dogs competing for my attention.

An hour earlier I’d been awake worrying about fundraising, work, training and all the things still on my to-do list.

It’s funny how often we tell ourselves we need to do more, achieve more, be more productive.

Sometimes what we actually need is a cup of tea, a few deep breaths, and a reminder that not every moment has to be spent pushing forward.

The work will still be there later.

For now, I’m embracing being a human cushion. ❤️🐾

12/06/2026

Day 5

🎉 WOMANIFEST TICKET GIVEAWAY - FINAL DAY 🎉

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11/06/2026

11/06/2026

Day 4

🎉 WOMANIFEST TICKET GIVEAWAY - DAY 4 🎉

Today’s challenge:

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“Right now I need more ______ in my life.”

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