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Bouncing Back: A Journey to Resilience
Life is a rollercoaster, filled with twists, turns, and unexpected bumps. Sometimes, these bumps can feel like insurmountable obstacles, leaving us feeling lost, disheartened, and unsure of how to move forward. But it's in these moments that our true character is revealed, our resilience tested, and our potential for growth unlocked. I've faced my own share of challenges, including...
Conquer your week: a guide to sustainable weekly planning.
Let's face it, Sunday night scaries are a real thing. That looming to-do list can feel like a mountain ready to avalanche your Monday morning. But there's a powerful tool to combat the overwhelm and set yourself up for a successful week. Think of it like prepping for a week-long adventure. You wouldn't just wing it, would you? You'd plan your route, pack essentials, and maybe schedule some pitstops for some scenic …
Forget time management, it's all about energy and mindset.
We've all been there: the ever-expanding to-do list, the constant feeling of chasing the clock, and the nagging suspicion that there just aren't enough hours in the day. But what if the key to unlocking true productivity wasn't about squeezing more tasks into a fixed timeframe, but …
From frantic to festive: ditch the holiday overwhelm.
While twinkling lights and cheerful carols bring a wave of anticipation and excitement, the festive season is often accompanied by a surge of stress. Despite the challenges, there are practical strategies …
Holiday harmony: Navigating tricky family dynamics.
For many, the festive season can also bring an unwelcome guest – anxiety about spending time with difficult family members. If you're among those who dread the holiday season due to the potential for heated discussions, this guide helps you …
Embracing Kintsugi: A guide to overcome Perfectionism.
We don’t have to be perfect to be successful or beautiful. In fact, Kintsugi or ‘golden joinery’ teaches us that if we choose to embrace our struggles, treat our ‘breakages’ as …
I tried to do it alone and I failed.
Over the years I have learnt to manage my mental health issues and I have adapted my life to include a lot of selfcare and to prioritise my wellbeing. It worked for a good number of years, until earlier this spring when my anxiety started spiralling out of control…
Surviving autumn: A guide to beat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
As autumn arrives, the days get shorter, and the weather becomes less favourable, it's natural to feel a little down. But for some of us, this change can trigger Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a form of …
Beating the Post-Holiday Blues
Longing for just a few more lazy beach days and endless ice cream cones? You aren’t the only one! A recent survey of 2,000 professionals found that most of us (78%) find returning to work after annual leave stressful and that …
Think you are not enough?!
“You don’t have to be anything more than you already are in order to be enough.” I could write this on my forehead and on post-its around the house!! I wish that growing up, and then later…
It’s for Charity!
Change your life and the life of a woman facing extreme poverty, all for just £25! As a business coach, it's an immense privilege to extend my support to entrepreneurial women in Africa and to participate in the WLA Coachathon 2022 with the …
The 7 types of rest you need.
Sleeping well but still feeling completely exhausted? You are not the only one! Stumbling across a TED Talk made me realise that I was perhaps not handling my down time properly. Find out how I have made adjustments to my habits and my environment …
Don’t take selling so seriously!
Few days ago, I was coming back home after running some errands and heard a little voice from across the street: “Would you like to come and see our shop?!”
Intrigued, I went over and found two young girls next to a makeshift stall. No, they weren’t selling lemonade but all sorts of…
I’ll sleep when I’m dead!
“I’ll sleep when I’m dead!”. This is what I used to say until my body told me the only way it could that I was pushing it too hard, and I burnt out... twice! […] Here is how I now prepare myself (and my business) before some well-deserved resting time…
Lonely and ashamed…
I have had my fair share of battles with mental ill health from depression to anxiety and burnout, but something that I perhaps talk less about is LONELINESS. After the break-up of my marriage, my life situation changed radically…
A good night’s sleep.
On World Sleep Day and before the weekend, I am sharing a few simple tips to improve your sleep and make you feel more energetic and productive during the day.
Ready for a digital detox?
Over the last few years, like many of us, I have noticed an increase in my use of technology – screens, and electronic devices – and in my need to be always connected. From the video conferences now ….
I love micro-stepping!
I'm a big fan of micro-stepping! By this I mean working 5 mins every day (or whichever length of time you can easily fit in your day) towards a long-term goal, one micro-step at a time. It works very well for me. For example…
Thinking of hiring a coach?
Since it’s hard to explain what coaching is and how you can benefit, this post summarises the benefits of being coached.
I cannot do it … YET!
Each week I am meeting with a coach colleague for accountability, encouragement, and motivation. It works wonders for our businesses. In our last session we were discussing how…
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