This is the time of year when I talk to many frazzled people. Are you able to bounce back? Whether it’s teachers who have just completed another gruelling year, whether it’s parents just starting out on the “school holiday journey” or any number of other people who have hit the Read more…
It’s that time of year when schools are breaking up, people are taking time out from work, maybe even organising a summer holiday. It’s a time when it’s REALLY easy to get caught up in the comparison trap. Whether it’s social media or chats with friends and family, we are Read more…
When I say I don’t do podcasts, I do actually enjoy the occasional one but on the whole, I’m not sure when I’m supposed to listen to them? I don’t like wearing earphones – they give me earache. I certainly don’t like walking listening to stuff – when I’m outside, Read more…
Do you feel like you have no more room for anything or anyone? Are you feeling overwhelmed with life and it’s making you feel anxious? Are you able to protect the space around you, both mentally and physically? You are NOT failing. Sometimes we have to acknowledge that we don’t Read more…
When we’re hit with uncertainty either suddenly or in large amounts, it can throw us off. We can get frustrated, stressed, discouraged which leads us to feeling overwhelmed. This is a normal part of life but how would it be if we could train ourselves to “go with the punches” Read more…
We often talk about decluttering, spring cleaning and all the benefits we feel once we’ve actually knuckled down and done it! This got me thinking about the value of decluttering your admin – whether you work from home, work for yourself or someone else, there is always a pile of Read more…
As a coach, I come across a lot of different methods and ideas for dealing with certain things that don’t necessarily come out of a psychology textbook. Some of my best and most favourite learnings have been from my own clients. I have also been lucky enough to work with Read more…
How often do you feel rested? What does that even mean? Does rest come under the same banner as self-care? What actually is rest? According to the dictionary it can be “the refreshing quiet or repose of sleep” or “relief or freedom, especially from anything that wearies, troubles or disturbs.” Read more…
As our days seem to get busier, as we cram more and more into each day, we are all forever looking for ways to claw back time or alternatively, we feel worn out and stressed by the never ending to do list and wonder how we’ll ever manage to complete Read more…
We see the first glimmer of some sunshine, a few spring flowers peeking through in the garden and suddenly we feel the optimism that seemed to have disappeared over the last few dark months It’s a time of year where nature is preparing for the year ahead. Buds are appearing Read more…