“I really love this book. It was just what I needed after lockdown. The words written comforted me like the hugs I used to get from my grandmother. It is strange how words from someone I do not know, can identify alienating feelings, revealing them as common. I think I would recommend this book to anyone who struggles with self-care and would like to do something about it.” – Marian
Jayne Hardy
WORD-Y | INQUISITIVE | CREATIVE
Doggedly determined and a naturally curious observer of life – definitely one of those “but, why?” kids. My biggest kerfuffle is that the number of ideas between my ears outweigh the life in my years. Having been on a somewhat convoluted path, writing has been the comforting constant with published articles aplenty, four traditionally published books under my belt, a self-published book out in the wilds, and a children’s TV series in its “outreach-to-production-companies” stage.
My latest book
The perfect guide for anyone looking to thrive, not just survive, in the face of stress
In our fast-moving world stress, burnout and anxiety are an ever-present reality for many of us. It can feel like there’s no escaping the constant pressure to keep up and stay on top of everything. But what if there was a way to not only cope with stress, but to thrive in the face of it?
Everything I Wish I’d Known About Stress offers a practical, self-helpful guide to understanding and managing stress. Packed with relatable insights, tools and techniques aplenty to help those in need to find a sense of calm amidst the chaos.
Available to buy from: Me: Signed or Unsigned | Amazon | Waterstones | Bookshop
Some Happy Readers
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“Wow! I honestly thought that I knew what self-care actually is and also mistakenly thought I was quite good at looking after myself….and then I read this! Really clear to read, no jargon, helped me to think about how I treat my body and mind on a daily basis. It also helps provide you with the tools to manage and implement changes your own way to improve wellbeing in every way.” – E. Le Feuvre
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“I love all of Jayne’s books. There are so many times that I’m reading away and think “that’s me!” . I have struggled with self-care and boundaries all my life and always thought there was something wrong with me. Now I realise that there are others in the same boat and yes, people have been taking advantage of my knid , helpful nature. If this sounds familiar…you have to read this book!” – Rhonda
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“If there ever was a journal you needed then this is the only one to ever need. It’s inspiring and helpful and really gets you thinking of the root of what self care truly is. It’s dateless so that really helps when on the days when your head is too cloudy but on the other hand, writing it down clears that head. Throughly recommend also getting Jaynes first book too which goes beautifully with this one!” – Laura George
Self-Helpful
Joy, dream-getting, kindness, you being you.
Self-Helpful ➤ 4th December 2023
My 2023 Word Of The Year Was JOY
I’m happy to confirm that choosing a word and consciously circling back to it does in fact work! Turns out, that tuning into where you want to be or who you want to be and consistently using it as a ‘North Star’ is nothing short of wonderful.
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Self-Helpful ➤ 8th November 2023
How to Get Unstuck: Some Ideas To Help
Life is truly riotous. It’s not a clíche when they say it’s a rollercoaster; full of ups and downs. Just as we appreciate spring so much because it comes after a stark and chilly winter, without life’s obstacles, we wouldn’t appreciate life’s great times so much, they’d be without contrast. That’s not to say that the downs aren’t difficult, demanding and draining. Because, let’s face it, sometimes they’re so tricky that we can get awfully stuck in them.
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Self-Helpful ➤ 5th October 2023
Recording Your Own Affirmation Track Is A Really Good Idea
A buck-ton of science backs up why and how affirmations work. The trouble I’ve always found is that they feel a bit disingenuous when I listen to them. When I read already-written ones aloud, they’re…
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Self-Helpful ➤ 25th September 2023
A Really Useful Guide To Getting Your Style Mojo Back At Any Age
As I was approaching my forties, it occurred to me that I wasn’t really inspired by what greeted me as I opened my wardrobe doors. Nothing felt as though it ‘fit’ who I was at that stage in my life. I’d lost my style mojo. The good news? I got it back and I’m going to share how I did it.
Read MoreCREATIVITY
Tips, insights, guidance and advice.
Creativity ➤ 14th November 2023
These 5 Books Will Help You Become A Better Fiction Writer
There’s a lot of learning by osmosis that comes with being a fiction writer who reads a ton of fiction books. An innate understanding of the flow and rhythm and twists and turns within the stories of new and old.
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Christmas ➤ 1st November 2023
6 Skillshare Workshops for Keen Christmas Crafters
There’s something magical about filling your home with your own crafted creations. Building a stash of lovingly made objects which can be kept and re-used year on year. Using existing skills or learning new ones, just brings with it a sense of achievement and sentimentality.
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Creativity ➤ 17th October 2023
An Easy Peasy Way to Create Your Own Colour Palettes in Canva
It’s something that’s spanned my life, this love of colour. I’d collect paint charts as a kid, create mood boards from the Argos Catalogue and sort my large collection of Crayola Crayons into colour order in the fancy schmancy crayon holder I had. Since then, I’ve pulled together colour palettes for book covers, products, mood boards for DIY and ‘just for fun’ and I want to show you how you can do so too.
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Creativity ➤ 30th May 2023
The Two Reasons I Gave Self-Publishing A Go
My first four books were traditionally published. Between them, they sold over 60,000 copies. It was a dream come true. So, why then give self-publishing a go? There were two reasons.
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