Can you believe it? We’re here in September, heading into the autumn and for many people the start of a new term. Whether you have children or not, it is really easy for routines to go out of the window during the summer. Holidays can mean disruption to exercise, healthy Read more…
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…
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…
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…
Do you feel appreciated? Do you have conversations with people about NOT feeling appreciated? For you to feel appreciated, what must happen? I talk a lot about gratitude and being grateful for things/people in our lives as do many others, but there doesn’t seem to be much discussion about appreciation Read more…
As women, we are particularly good at putting everyone else first and for some inexplicable reason, we feel guilty for taking time to look after ourselves. How many times have you gone to do something for yourself and then thought either “I haven’t got time for that right now” or 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…