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Learnings, tips & tricks for anyone to reference to during difficult times, stressful days or when you feel the need to reframe.
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 …
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…
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 …
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…
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 ….
My values - #6 Joie de vivre.
Core values act as a GPS system for our life, supporting our decision-making process, and allowing us to distinguish wrong from right. Previously I have talked about …
Check Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.
Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a motivational theory in psychology often depicted as a five-tier model of human needs within a pyramid. Maslow stated that …
You don’t know how to relax!
My partner is someone pretty chilled. We get on well as I am the complete opposite and opposites attract, right? He often tells me that “I don’t know how to relax”. He has a …
Start a journaling practice.
Journaling is a written record of our thoughts & feelings, a way of figuring out what’s going on in our life (or in our business – more on this in a later post). It is recommended to journal every day, but I haven’t mastered that practice (yet!) and…
What brings you joy?
For years, as a scientist, I did not consider myself to be the creative type. I have a logical and rational mind, so how could I?! I thought creativity required some qualities I did not have... I would dabble into a bit of DIY…
Eat the rainbow.
Over the years, I have realised that to keep my mental health in check, I needed to be quite vigilant and to look after myself (body and mind) better. That means…
Self-awareness.
My journey with self development started about 15 years ago when I attended a course to become more assertive at work (back then I was struggling with boundaries and saying no, but that’s for another post).
Since then my self awareness has grown from strength to strength and on most days I am ‘present’ enough to…
Me, my stress and I.
I know first-hand the ravages that too much stress can do to our body and mind if not kept under watch. About a decade ago, I suffered from burnout which heightened my anxiety and led to depression.
Uni Mental Health Day.
With two kids at uni, I know first-hand how tough it has been these past 12 months for students to cope with e-learning and maintaining a mental and physical wellbeing while being socially distanced.
So here is a reminder of what we can all do to support our wellbeing.
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