Surviving a grit your teeth week.
We all have them. Those weeks when you know you have a lot on or you’re going to have to do some things that are tough or not particularly enjoyable and you’re just going to have to grit your teeth Read more…
My house, my rules: the joys of being a grown-up
A few weeks ago, my body clock was completely up the creek thanks to a combination of menopause, insomnia and a mind filled with one hundred and one things to do. I seemed to be waking around 4.30am and then, Read more…
How to Stop Being the Friend Who Always Bends Over Backwards.
Your flexible friend… No, I am not talking about your credit card here. I’m talking about the friend that appears to be happy to change their plans, travel to see their friends and just generally work around other’s arrangements. Avoid Read more…
Are you the disapproving friend?
Imagine you’re having a conversation with someone close to you. They share their hopes and dreams for the future. How would you typically react? The Enthusiast Are you the enthusiastic one, who looks to encourage them even if sometimes the Read more…
We all want to make a difference.
Many of us share a common desire to make a positive impact and contribute to a better world. So how do we do that? What can we do to make a difference? Firstly, there are the practical things that we Read more…
Ways to make life a little easier.
Life can be tough. It can be fast moving or desperately slow. Sometimes we feel like we have all our ducks lined up in a row, at others, we feel like (and this is one of my favourite quotes) squirrels Read more…
The admin and digital declutter.
This is one of the declutter tasks that regularly comes up in my practical coaching sessions. It’s something people mean to do; they know it will make them feel better, but it also feels like such a chore and therefore Read more…
The Wardrobe Declutter
Clearing out our wardrobe can be a more emotional than decluttering the rest of your house. We can develop emotional attachments to various clothes – the outfit you wore for your first date with your husband. A jumper that has Read more…
The Big Declutter
Spring is a time for fresh starts. It’s also often when we start noticing the dust or mess as we emerge from the gloom of January and February. It’s amazing what dark days and candlelight can hide! A good old Read more…
Managing your Life Laundry.
When I talk to my clients about self-care or the much talked about ‘me’ time, invariably I get told all the reasons why people cannot fit this into their lives. Women particularly seem to struggle with terminology like self-care and Read more…