Don’t shoot me. I know it’s October but it’s only just under 8 weeks until Christmas and that’s actually Christmas day so more like under 7 weeks. Does Christmas fill you with dread? There will be those of you reading this that already have their lists, have been buying presents Read more…
What is the one thing you need to do today? An impossible question? Are there so many things on your to do list you couldn’t possibly pick just one thing? When we have a thousand things to do, we feel overwhelmed. We can feel like a rabbit caught between the Read more…
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…
In nearly all of my coaching sessions, at some point, we discuss the overuse and addiction to our mobile phones. I know that the world has changed. I know that people use them in a different way compared to how we might have started using our mobile phones. That’s okay, 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…
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…
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…