Sounds idyllic doesn’t it? You know me, I’m not big on perfection – I love life to come in all shapes and sizes, with ups and downs, fast and slow but I do think that certain times of year lend themselves to a change of pace. As the sun rises Read more…
Let’s be honest for a moment. Real life, it rarely looks like an Instagram feed! It’s messy, it’s unpredictable – sometimes it’s beautiful, sometimes it’s boring, and sometimes it feels like you’re just surviving the day. There are dishes in the sink, emails unanswered, emotions that don’t make sense, dreams Read more…
Let’s be honest: stress is sneaky. It creeps into your shoulders, your breathing, your tone of voice. It shows up as scattered thoughts, constant fatigue, or that low-key irritability you can’t quite explain. And while we often think we need a holiday or a life overhaul to feel better, the Read more…
In a world that doesn’t seem to pause, emails buzzing, notifications pinging, to-do lists expanding, it’s easy to get swept away in the chaos. We move from task to task, day to day, often without checking in with the one person we need the most: ourselves. That’s where the 10-minute Read more…
Don’t be what? Don’t be busy all the time. “I’m just so busy” “There are not enough hours in the day” “I’m exhausted, it’s non-stop…” Recognise any of these statements? Are you someone who is constantly talking about how busy they are? Do you have a friend that is always Read more…
Productive. Organised. Just two of the things that I am known for being. In fact, even as a child I was known for being organised. As I got older, I was the person who planned the get togethers, who made sure people stayed in contact with each other, I made Read more…
With so many self-help books, so many podcasts about this subject, you’d think that we would have all mastered the art of “loving ourselves!” As Valentines Day approaches, it can stir up all sorts of emotions for many reasons (I’ve written lots of blogs on the subject in the past) Read more…
“Everybody needs a plan” is something I regularly discuss with my clients and in many ways, I stick with that – I like a plan. However……as I have learned myself, sometimes concentrating on the present moment and focusing on what is actually in front of us can be much better Read more…
I don’t know many people who look forward to the month of January. Yes, it can be a time for new beginning’s and change but personally, I’m not a supporter of that. In all honesty, January can feel pretty miserable. What do we do to survive it? These are all Read more…
It’s by no coincidence that I am writing this post at a time of year where we can be pushed and pulled by so many different things. As we head towards the end of the year, we are already feeling a little weary and then to add another layer of Read more…