Jul 31, 2023 | Confidence, Health, Mental Health, personal development, Self care
The effects of chronic stress Stress in and of itself isn’t a problem. Yes, you heard right! A healthy amount of stress can motivate us to reach for and achieve our goals. When a person is being over stimulated and their nervous system constantly aroused, however,... 
Feb 27, 2023 | Health, Mental Health, personal development, Personal growth, Self care
Not just bubble baths ? You a In my work as a well-being and self care expert, many of my clients are effectively sitting in the middle of what I call a ‘sandwich’, squished between the needs of ageing parents, children and other dependents, jobs and careers, family... 
May 6, 2022 | Health, Mental Health, Self care
It starts with the ability to choose There’s a term that I find very relevant to my work – agency. Having agency means you’re able to exercise choice and free will when it comes to making decisions about how to manage your life. It also means that... 
Jan 18, 2022 | Mental Health, Self care
When you choose to be present This is a story about Sue and her dog, Foxy. Sue hasn’t long had Foxy and he’s a rescue dog from Cyprus. He was used to living on the streets, and she’s been training him consistently to help him feel more settled in his new way of life.... 
Sep 17, 2021 | Mental Health, Personal growth, Self care
In July 2021, I led a workshop on forgiveness. I shared some thoughts about this most sensitive and often misunderstood topic. It can feel so difficult to forgive, and to ask for forgiveness, and it’s important not to judge yourself harshly if you find it... 
Feb 3, 2021 | Confidence, Mental Health, personal development, Personal growth, Self care
Who are you, and what do you really want? I wish someone had asked me this when I first decided to train as a coach! I knew quite a few years ago that I wanted to train to be a Life Coach. I had friends who were coaches and had worked with a couple of coaches myself,...