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VFJ PILATES BLOG
Welcome to the VFJ Pilates blog. My name is Victoria and I am the main writer for this blog. I blog about many things relating to the buisness, current events as well as things that interest me. Find posts about online training, online fitness classes, being a Pilates class instructor, my family life, my hobbies, my thoughts, feelings and much more...
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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.
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Victoria Frances Jackson
4 days ago3 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.
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Victoria Frances Jackson
6 days ago2 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.
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Victoria Frances Jackson
Oct 286 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.
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Victoria Frances Jackson
Oct 272 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.
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Victoria Frances Jackson
Aug 132 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
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Victoria Frances Jackson
Aug 62 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.
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Victoria Frances Jackson
Jul 231 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.
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Victoria Frances Jackson
Jun 112 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.
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Victoria Frances Jackson
Jun 22 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.
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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.
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Victoria Frances Jackson
Dec 10, 20217 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.”
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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...
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Victoria Frances Jackson
Sep 13, 20212 min read
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