Reaching Eden

26/11/2025

There’s one question I ask almost every client at some point in our work together:

“What would future-you thank you for doing today?”

It sounds simple, but it’s one of the most powerful tools you can use that can alter your perspective.

We spend so much time caught up in the urgency of the moment. In the inbox, the tasks, the noise, the overwhelm, and we can sometimes forget to make decisions with intention.

Asking this question pulls you out of the chaos and reconnects you with the version of you who is clearer, and more aligned with your goals.

Future-you isn’t stressed. (yet!)
Future-you isn’t overwhelmed.
Future-you knows exactly what mattered most.

When you listen to that version of yourself, your priorities change:

It’s a beautiful way to navigate moments of doubt, confusion, or pressure, because the truth is, the answers are often already within us. We just need a moment to hear them.

So today, if you feel pulled in a million different directions, pause and ask yourself:

“What would future-me thank me for?”

And start there.

Mandy x

18/11/2025

What actually happens in your first coaching session?

If you’ve ever thought about coaching but felt nervous about taking the first step, here’s a little insight.

Your first session isn’t scary.

There’s no pressure to have the perfect answers or even know exactly what you want.

You simply arrive, sit down with a cuppa, and we talk.

We explore where you are now, what you feel stuck with, and what you’d love to achieve.

By the end, you’ll walk away with clarity, structure, and a real plan... not just good intentions.

If you’ve been thinking about coaching but the unknown has been holding you back, this is your gentle reminder: the first step is much easier than you think🌱

14/11/2025

Do you need a therapist, or do you need a life coach?

What’s the difference?

It’s a question I get asked a lot... and it’s an important one to understand.

A therapist often helps you work through something – past experiences, emotional challenges, or trauma that may still be affecting how you feel today.

Their focus is usually on healing.

A life coach, on the other hand, focuses on moving forward.

We look at where you are now, where you want to be, and how to bridge the gap.

It’s about creating clarity, setting achievable goals, and building confidence to take those next steps — whether that’s in your personal life, career, or business.

Think of therapy as helping you make peace with your past, and coaching as helping you design your future.

Both are powerful, both have their place.

But if you’re ready to move forward and start achieving what’s next for you, coaching might just be what you need 💚

11/11/2025

Success doesn't start in January, it starts with the clarity you create today!

As the year begins to draw to a close, it's natural to pause and reflect.
What worked beautifully in 2025?
What lessons stretched you?
And most importantly, what do you want more of in 2026?

Goal setting isn't about ticking boxes, it's about creating direction, clarity and energy for what's next. The most successful leaders and business owners don't wait for January, they design their future now while the lessons from this year are still fresh in their mind.

If you're ready to set clear, aligned goals for your business and yourself for 2026, goals that actually feel right and motivate you to take consistent action, I'd love to help you get there.

Let's start by reflecting together on what success really means for you and then turn that into a focused, achievable plan for the new year.

Get in touch and let's make 2026 your most intentional and successful year yet.
Mandy x

05/11/2025

I often meet incredible people who’ve worked their way up through dedication and skill, only to find themselves struggling when they step into leadership for the first time.

It’s not about ability. It’s about support.

Hester’s story is a perfect example of how the right coaching can turn overwhelm into confidence, and doubt into real leadership strength.

With the right guidance, anyone can become the leader they aspire to be.

Read Hester’s journey on our blog:

Getting promoted is a huge milestone in anyone’s career. It’s exciting, rewarding, and a testament to your hard work. But what happens when the reality of leadership isn’t what you expected? Many companies promote employees into management roles without giving them the necessary leadership tra...

27/10/2025

They say a picture speaks a thousand words...

and this one really does💚

This photo captures one of my favourite parts of what I do… connection.

Coaching isn’t just about goals, plans, or progress (although we do plenty of that!).

It’s about connecting with people.

Every client who walks through my door brings something unique, and it’s a privilege to be part of their journey.

Watching them grow, find clarity, and rediscover confidence is why I do what I do.

Sometimes, all it takes is a safe space and an open conversation for the rest to fall into place.

Mandy ###

24/10/2025

I shared this quote over on my LinkedIn page yesterday, and just absolutely love it!!

There is never a perfect day, perfect time, or perfect moment...

You have to take the moment and make it perfect💚

Hope everyone has a lovely weekend.

Mandy ###

23/10/2025

Are You SAD?
Do you feel tired, anxious or struggling to focus? You could be experiencing more than just the winter blues.

As the evenings draw in, many people notice their motivation dips, their sleep changes, and their mood feels heavier.

Dr Max Pemberton recently highlighted that Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) affects up to one in 15 people in the UK, a condition often misunderstood as just 'feeling a bit down.' The truth is, shorter days disrupt our body clock, lower serotonin levels, and affect our sleep patterns. The result? Fatigue, foggy thinking, emotional lows and the urge to hibernate.

But here’s the hopeful part, you can take action:
Get outside for natural light daily
Fuel your body with balanced meals, not just quick carbs
Stay connected, don’t isolate yourself
Try a light therapy lamp
Keep moving, even gentle exercise helps

If you notice these patterns in yourself, don’t just push through, support is available and effective.

At Reaching Eden, I help clients recognise these cycles and build small, sustainable routines to feel energised and uplifted through the darker months.

You don’t have to simply endure winter, you can learn to thrive through it.
The next step for you is to book onto our 5 session programme so that we can start coaching you through this difficult time. Looking forward to seeing you,
Mandy x

16/10/2025

Six Years on – Stronger, wiser and eternally grateful!
As a breast cancer survivor, I know only too well what a rollercoaster this journey can be.
That moment when you receive the confirmation - you have IT — your heart stops beating, and your mind goes into freefall. The uncontrollable shaking that feels like it will never stop… trying to take in the information they’re giving you, but missing most of it because, in truth, you’re no longer in the room.
That journey home from the consultant - life has completely changed in the space of a conversation. You were fine this morning, everything was normal… and now this.
How do you tell everyone?
How will they react?
How do you hold it together for them when inside, you’re falling apart?
How will you fit in all the appointments, the surgery, the treatment, when life already feels so full?
Who will care for your family if you can’t?
And how on earth do you keep showing up as your usual, bubbly, motivated self?
Will life - will I - ever be the same again?
I remember those first 30 minutes after my diagnosis like it was yesterday.
Yet here I am, six years on - fit, healthy, strong, and happy.
Life threw me this curveball while my husband was critically ill, but I survived. I got through it. Some might even say I “breezed it,” but only I know the truth - what it took, what it cost, and what I had to find within myself to cope.
If this is you, or someone you know is facing this awful, frightening journey - please reach out. Let me help you navigate the highs and lows, the bumps in the road, and the waves of emotion that come with breast cancer or any other critical illness.
You don’t have to go through it alone, I’m right here!

13/10/2025

Ever wondered how a life coach could make a difference in your life? At Reaching Eden, we help you navigate personal and professional challenges with personalised support and guidance.

Here’s how we can assist you:

🌱 Achieving Goals: Set and reach your career and personal aspirations.

🌱 Overcoming Obstacles: Develop strategies to tackle life’s challenges.

🌱 Enhancing Well-being: Manage stress and boost self-confidence.

🌱 Career Growth: Navigate promotions or career changes with confidence.

Get in touch to discover how life coaching can empower you to achieve your dreams!

08/10/2025

"You only get out what you put in"

Oh so true...

Beyond happy to have received 1st place in both Ballroom and Latin a couple of weeks back🥰

Hard work does pay off!!

Mandy ###

29/09/2025

One to leave you with for this week💚