There is something I hear a lot as a coach and usually within the first few minutes of a conversation. “I know this probably sounds silly…” Or: “I’m not sure this is really a big enough thing to talk about…” And every time, I find it interesting because somewhere along Read more
I think life coaching is one of those things lots of people have heard of, but not everyone really knows what it means which is understandable. What does a life coach do? The phrase “life coach” can create all sorts of different ideas – someone telling you how to live Read more
I was recently told by someone reading one of my posts that Barney, my dog and regular office companion, is clearly the CEO of my business which was news to me. I thought I was in charge but apparently not. Although, to be fair, he does attend a lot of Read more
There’s something about a long weekend that raises expectations. Three days.Extra time.Possibility. We imagine productive mornings, social plans, jobs finally getting done and maybe even some proper rest and yet, by Monday evening, many of us feel more tired than we did on Friday. Long weekends can easily turn into Read more
There are times in life when things don’t fall apart dramatically, they just become harder to manage. Nothing obvious has gone wrong. You’re still doing what needs to be done, but everything feels slightly untidy. Your mind is holding too many things, small jobs are sitting unfinished, you move from Read more
There are moments when it feels like the world is shouting all at once. Turn on the radio, open your phone, scroll for five minutes.War, politics, climate, injustice, fear all competing for your attention. Your mental health matters. If you’ve found yourself feeling anxious, helpless, distracted or quietly overwhelmed by Read more
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
How would you like this Christmas to feel? Imagine a season that’s calmer, less chaotic and shaped around what truly matters to you. A Christmas where you have space to breathe, time to enjoy, and energy left over instead of feeling like you’re rushing from one thing to the next. Read more
As the nights draw in and the shops start to sneak out the Christmas decorations earlier and earlier, it’s easy to feel that familiar mix of excitement and financial pressure. Gifts, food, family outings, social plans, the costs creep up quickly, and December can soon feel more stressful than joyful. 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