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
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
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
Sounds idyllic doesn’t it? You know me, I’m not big on perfection – I love life to come in all shapes and sizes, with ups and downs, fast and slow but I do think that certain times of year lend themselves to a change of pace. As the sun rises Read more
Don’t be what? Don’t be busy all the time. “I’m just so busy” “There are not enough hours in the day” “I’m exhausted, it’s non-stop…” Recognise any of these statements? Are you someone who is constantly talking about how busy they are? Do you have a friend that is always Read more
“Everybody needs a plan” is something I regularly discuss with my clients and in many ways, I stick with that – I like a plan. However……as I have learned myself, sometimes concentrating on the present moment and focusing on what is actually in front of us can be much better Read more
When was the last time you looked through your address book or your phone contacts and updated them? How many of you have contacts in either of those places that you don’t see or hear from anymore? Accumulating people. It is inevitable in most people’s lives that as they grow Read more
I don’t know many people who look forward to the month of January. Yes, it can be a time for new beginning’s and change but personally, I’m not a supporter of that. In all honesty, January can feel pretty miserable. What do we do to survive it? These are all Read more
It’s by no coincidence that I am writing this post at a time of year where we can be pushed and pulled by so many different things. As we head towards the end of the year, we are already feeling a little weary and then to add another layer of Read more
No-one enjoys being ill and at this time of year as life speeds up and gets busier, it’s easy to feel run down or under the weather. Kids are at school and are passing around delightful little germs like a horrible game of pass the parcel. We all made a Read more