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…
“gratitude” noun “The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.” Last week, I had a conversation with a client about feeling grateful and how it was something that they wanted to a) continue feeling and b) wanted their children to be more aware of. 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…
In a world so many are striving to be perfect, let’s be authentic! But what does it mean to be authentic? Well, the definition of authentic is “not false or copied; genuine; real.” To me, being authentic sounds a lot more achievable than being perfect. It also sounds a lot 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…
Hygge (pronounced hoo-gah in simplistic terms) noun a quality of cosiness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being (regarded as a defining characteristic of Danish culture). In essence, hygge means creating a warm atmosphere and enjoying the good things in life with good people. The warm Read more…
The first vision board I experienced was the one my mum created for me the year I was taking my O’levels. It was a cork board in our kitchen, and I came down one morning to find it adorned with pictures, positive quotes and visualisations, all supporting me during exam Read more…
We’ve all done it – chances are we still all do it – and that is worry unnecessarily about stuff! As a Practical Life Coach, I talk to lots of people who worry about a lot of stuff. Sometimes it’s totally justified and sometimes it’s just so overwhelming that they Read more…
It’s nearly December, it’s been a tough year, a particularly tough autumn/winter and you have a busy month ahead. We all bang on about self-care but how does that seem possible when time is so precious right now and money is tight? One thing is for sure, if you don’t Read more…
As we head towards Christmas we are bombarded with image of how Christmas “should” look – whether it’s large raucous families around a festive table piled high with food and drink or indulgent gift guides in magazines where they suggest “little prezzies” that probably require a 2nd mortgage to purchase, Read more…