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VFJ PILATES BLOG
Welcome to the VFJ Pilates blog. My name is Victoria and I am the main writer behind the blog. Here you will find a mixture of business updates, wellbeing topics, Pilates-related content, seasonal posts, personal musings and much more.
Alongside the main blog, I also share more reflective and creative writing over on Substack through Moonberry Writes. You can visit below and subscribe if you would like occasional personal reflections, nature writing, writing prompt responses and quieter pieces delivered directly to your inbox.
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From Winter to Spring: The In-Between Days
A gentle reminder that the shift between seasons does not have to be rushed, there is beauty in easing your way into change.
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Victoria Frances Jackson
Feb 282 min read
The Bit In-Between
That strange, slow, sparkly stretch between Christmas and New Year, part mess, part magic, part reclaiming your space (and your floor).
Victoria Frances Jackson
Dec 27, 20252 min read
Why Christmas Is Better Than Halloween (In My Humbly Biased Opinion)
A light-hearted reflection on why cosy jumpers, cinnamon scents, and twinkling lights will always win over pumpkins and plastic spiders.
Victoria Frances Jackson
Dec 25, 20252 min read
Getting Festive: My Kind of Build-Up
From fairy lights and glitter to Pilates challenges and handmade gifts, this is a behind-the-scenes look at how I make the most of the Christmas build-up, without slowing down one bit.
Victoria Frances Jackson
Dec 9, 20252 min read
Sad For No Reason
A gentle reflection on the quiet kind of sadness that comes with the darker months, and the small, kind ways we can respond.
Victoria Frances Jackson
Dec 2, 20251 min read
Autumn Transitions: From Haunted House to Seasonal Charm
The house is quiet, the decorations piled and waiting, and the stillness presses in more heavily than I expected. Even with everything ready to be packed and stored, I find myself stalled, caught between the tasks to complete and the weight of this empty, quiet space.
Victoria Frances Jackson
Nov 2, 20253 min read
Why Halloween Is Better Than Christmas (Hear Me Out...)
A playful take on why pumpkin chaos, cake for breakfast, and candlelit freedom might just outshine tinsel and turkey.
Victoria Frances Jackson
Oct 31, 20252 min read
Two Halves of My Heart
Two children, two worlds. One brings noise and motion, the other quiet and stillness. Between them, I find balance, love, and lessons in patience I never expected to learn.
Victoria Frances Jackson
Oct 28, 20256 min read
An Evening Reflection: Balancing Love and Chaos
A personal reflection on the challenges and love of parenting during the holidays, balancing the energy of my youngest with the quiet moments I miss with my eldest, and navigating the complexities of life and love after divorce.
Victoria Frances Jackson
Oct 27, 20252 min read
What August Teaches Me About Patience
August is hot, chaotic, and strangely slow, this is a musing on low-energy months, lost routines, and the kind of patience summer quietly demands.
Victoria Frances Jackson
Aug 13, 20252 min read
Summer Movement Tips (Without the Burnout)
Gentle, feel-good ways to keep moving in the heat, no guilt, no pressure, just smart swaps and a reminder that sweating isn’t the goal
Victoria Frances Jackson
Aug 6, 20252 min read
Stretch & Sip: My Favourite Summer Evenings
A calm reflection on slow stretches, warm patios, and the little rituals that make summer evenings quietly magical, tea in hand, cat nearby, and no pressure to do anything perfectly.
Victoria Frances Jackson
Jul 23, 20251 min read
Mid-Year Reset: A Gentle Check-In
June is the perfect moment to pause, reflect, and gently reset, no pressure, no overhaul, just small questions and softer steps forward.
Victoria Frances Jackson
Jun 11, 20252 min read
Outside, Even When It Feels Like Effort
A gentle reflection on how even the smallest step outside can shift your mood and reconnect you with the world around you.
Victoria Frances Jackson
Jun 2, 20252 min read
What Does The Queen's Jubilee Mean?
A bunting-filled reflection on what the Queen’s Jubilee really meant, and why some celebrations go far beyond pomp and protocol.
Victoria Frances Jackson
Jun 14, 20222 min read
Water Water Everywhere…
Water water everywhere and not a drop to drink. General musings on my new life building my first buisness.
Victoria Frances Jackson
Dec 10, 20212 min read
Is Daylight Savings Bad?
A light-hearted look at the clock change chaos, from historical quirks to oven clock confusion and the eternal myth of “an extra hour in bed.”
Victoria Frances Jackson
Nov 11, 20212 min read
Good Bye Poopies
My first blog post...join me to learn about poopy, blogs and a little bit of mindfulness...
Victoria Frances Jackson
Sep 13, 20212 min read
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