The idea of planning a whole year can feel daunting. Twelve months is a long stretch to predict, control, or commit to especially when life rarely goes exactly as planned. That’s why rigid goals often lose momentum. They leave little room for change, energy dips, or unexpected events and when Read more
January has a reputation for being a month of fresh starts, bold intentions and big declarations. Everywhere you look, there’s a message telling you this is the moment to fix what’s broken, improve what isn’t good enough, and emerge as a new version of yourself. For many people, that message Read more
By the end of November, many of us feel like meals are just another thing on the endless list. Darker evenings, colder weather and busy schedules can make cooking feel like a chore whether you’re feeding yourself, cooking for two or trying to keep a whole family satisfied. But meals Read more
The final months of the year can feel like one long list of expenses, higher heating bills, food shops that seem to double in size, Christmas gifts and endless social plans. It’s no wonder so many people dread opening their bank statements in January. But here’s the thing: you don’t Read more
By the time December rolls around, it’s easy to feel like everything happens at once -spending, shopping, cleaning, prepping, and trying to keep up with the pace. But what if you could make a few smart swaps now, in October, that free up time, money, and energy later? These small Read more
Here’s a truth we don’t talk about enough:You can be surrounded by people and still feel unsupported.You can ask for help and still feel misunderstood.And sometimes, you can do all the “right” things and still feel stuck—because you’re asking the wrong people for the right kind of support. Not everyone Read more
The summer holidays are wonderful, but they can also leave the house looking and feeling a little chaotic. Piles of washing waiting to be done, cupboards stuffed with half-used picnic supplies, shoes abandoned in the hallway, and toys that seem to have migrated into every corner of the house. Even Read more
There’s something about September, isn’t there? Maybe it’s the back-to-school energy still embedded in our bones.Maybe it’s the changing light, the cooling air, or the quiet whisper of autumn saying, “It’s time to begin again.” Whatever it is, September feels like a second New Year. It’s my favourite time of Read more
Hello! Just popping into your inbox before I take a short blogging break for August because even practical life coaches need to unplug now and then (and because my brain currently feels like it’s made of sun-warmed mashed potato). If you’re feeling a bit wrung out by the summer juggle, Read more
Confidence can feel like a mystery sometimes. We think it’s something we’re either born with or that magically appears after a big success. But confidence isn’t just for public speakers, CEOs, or people with perfect morning routines. Confidence is built bit by bit, moment by moment.And it doesn’t require a Read more