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Simone Sear Coaching & Consultancy, Newmarket (2026)

07/03/2026

This week I’ve been reflecting on the idea of letting go.

Just over a year ago I read ‘Goodbye, Things’ by Fumio Sasaki, and it quietly kick-started my own journey of getting rid of things. I’d highly recommend it by the way!

Since then I’ve become much more mindful about what I bring into my life. At the same time I’ve been slowly letting go of things that no longer fit with the life I’m living now.

Not in one big, major clear-out, as that would be hard. Just bit by bit.

A cupboard here.
A shelf there.
One small decision at a time.

And I’ve noticed something interesting - the less I hold onto physically, the lighter I seem to feel.

It’s made me reflect on how the same can be true emotionally.

Sometimes we carry old experiences, habits, or patterns that quietly weigh us down. Things that may once have served a purpose, but no longer quite fit the person we are today.

Letting go of those things isn’t always easy. It takes awareness, patience, and often a good dose of self-compassion.

But when we can gently recognise what we’re holding onto - and allow ourselves to release it - something shifts.

Things begin to feel lighter.

And just like decluttering a home, it rarely happens all at once.

It happens slowly.

One drawer.
One thought.
One small habit at a time.

💭 Is there something in your life right now that you might be ready to let go of?

Sometimes even recognising it is the first step.

28/02/2026

I’ve been thinking about hope this week. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve had my share of unhopeful times in the past.

But earlier this week the weather shifted a bit. Lighter mornings, a hint of spring sunshine, that quiet sense that something’s changing. I’ve noticed how much that small shift in light can lift something internally too.

It’s made me think about hope, not as wishful thinking, but as something steadier and more proactive.

Hope isn’t pretending everything is fine.
It’s believing things can move.
That change is possible.
That what we’re experiencing now isn’t the full stop.

Psychologically, hope is powerful. Research shows it supports resilience, improves wellbeing and helps us cope during difficult times. Not because circumstances disappear, but because hope allows us to imagine a way forward.

Maybe that’s what I’ve been feeling this week. A sense that even alongside challenge or sadness, there can still be movement. Still be light. Still be possibility.

Hope gives us energy to take small steps.
To set gentle goals.
To keep showing up.

It doesn’t have to be big.

Sometimes hope is just:
▫️ noticing the longer daylight
▫️ making a small plan
▫️ reaching out to someone
▫️ deciding not to give up on yourself

For me, hope feels like a quiet but steady force - something that supports wellbeing in ways we don’t always notice until it’s there.

And if hope feels distant right now, maybe the starting point isn’t positivity - it’s curiosity.

💭 What’s one small thing that feels possible?

21/02/2026

This week has reminded me how quickly life can feel wobbly.

Moments where plans change, health concerns appear, or something unexpected pulls your mind and energy away from everything else.

In those moments, it’s easy for our nervous system to move straight into fight-or-flight mode. When someone we care about is struggling or ill, we feel it too. Our wellbeing can become tightly intertwined with theirs.

And while that’s completely human, it can also be exhausting.

Yet, when things feel like they’re unravelling around you, it’s the small things that matter most. For me, that means keeping my non-negotiables in place, even in micro ways.

▫️ A short walk for fresh air
▫️ Gentle yoga stretches
▫️ Drinking water
▫️ Eating properly (once upon a time I’d have defaulted to stress eating)
▫️ Switching off from unnecessary noise
▫️ Taking a few steady breaths before reacting

Because when everything feels like it’s wobbling, those small anchors become everything.

It’s not about controlling the tougher times.
It’s about caring for yourself within them.

My default mode used to be stress, and my go-to coping mechanism was food to numb out. These days, I’ve learnt to build a self care ‘first aid kit’ for the difficult days - knowing what helps me when life feels overwhelming.

If you’re caring for someone, or navigating a difficult or stressful time, try and remember that looking after yourself isn’t selfish.

It’s stabilising, and often absolutely necessary.

💭 What’s in your self care ‘first aid kit’ when life feels overwhelming?

14/02/2026

I’ve been following ‘The Walk For Peace’, where this week a group of Buddhist monks completed their 2,300 mile walking meditation, arriving in Washington DC. Have you seen it?

No shouting.
No arguing.
No big demands.

Just… walking.

Step by step, through all kinds of weather, carrying a simple message:
peace isn’t something we talk about - it’s something we practice.

Following their journey, alongside millions of others, has had a deeply spiritual impact on me. It’s moved me to tears at times, given me hope, and filled me with joy - especially in these strange times that can feel noisy, divided, and overwhelming.

It’s brought a sense of meaning to so many. A shared humanity. A reminder of something bigger than ourselves. And unexpectedly, it’s felt genuinely supportive for my wellbeing.

It’s also made me reflect on how mindfulness and compassion can bring a little more peace into our daily lives too…

▫️ taking one steady breath when we feel reactive.
▫️ choosing a kinder response.
▫️ pausing before we rush or judge.
▫️ listening, really listening.
▫️ meeting ourselves (and others) with a little more empathy.

We may not be walking thousands of miles…

…but we can take one step today.
One pause.
One moment of presence.
One small choice that softens the world, even slightly.

Because sometimes the quietest steps echo the farthest.

💭 What helps you stay grounded and hopeful when the world feels heavy?

07/02/2026

It’s been a busy week for me, but a good kind of busy. Busy doing the kind of work that reminds me how powerful it is to simply be alongside other people.

I’ve been reminded yet again by the importance of connection and community.

Often, one of the most meaningful things we can offer someone isn’t advice or solutions… it’s our time.

A listening ear.
A safe space.
The chance to talk, to cry, to laugh -
without judgement, without being rushed, without needing to be ‘fixed’.

How often do we really get asked “How are you?”
And then be given the space to answer truthfully?

Earlier this week was day, a timely reminder of how much moments of honest connection matter.

This week has also reminded me how much quiet good exists all around us.

With so much negative news competing for our attention, it can be easy to forget… but the reality is, there are good people everywhere. People showing up, caring, listening, helping in small and steady ways.

Compassion rarely make the headlines, but it matters deeply.

So this week I’m feeling grateful. For connection. For community. And for the simple reminder that kindness still wins, every time.

💭 What’s one small thing that helps when life feels a bit lonely or heavy?

🙏🏼💚

01/02/2026

Happy February 1st!

As the week ends, Sunday offers a gentle invitation to slow things down a little.

Not to plan.
Not to fix.
Not to get ahead.

Just to pause and notice how you’re feeling.

So often we move from one week to the next without really checking in with ourselves - carrying tiredness, stress, or even small wins, without fully acknowledging them.

From a wellbeing perspective, these small pauses matter. They help us reset, reflect, and respond more kindly to ourselves.

So if it feels helpful today, you might gently ask:

▫️ How am I feeling right now - physically, mentally, emotionally?
▫️ What do I need more (or less) of in the week ahead?
▫️ What would support me to feel a little steadier?

It doesn’t have to be anything big or extravagant.
Sometimes wellbeing is as simple as rest, a walk, a conversation, or letting yourself do a little less.

However your Sunday looks, I hope there’s space for some self-care, and for doing something that genuinely nourishes you.

💭 What would help you feel supported this week?

24/01/2026

Have you been struggling with resistance or procrastination lately - that feeling of finding it hard to get going or start something?

I’ve been thinking a lot about resistance this week. Nothing dramatic, just the everyday kind that shows up as low motivation, heaviness, or that “I can’t be bothered” feeling. For me, it’s been around movement and exercise.

The darker days, a changed routine, less daylight, less flexibility. Suddenly the things that once felt easy seem to take more effort. And then the familiar inner commentary creeps in - guilt, self-criticism, and the pressure to “just push through”. Before long, the cycle starts again.

What’s helped me (and might help you too) is trying not to fight it.

Instead of forcing things or spiralling into beating myself up, I paused. I got curious. I sat with the resistance rather than running from it.

And in doing that, something softened.

Through mindfulness, simply noticing what was there, without judgement, it became clearer what I needed. Not to abandon movement altogether, but to adjust my expectations. To step away from “all or nothing” and choose something… rather than nothing at all.

Small steps.
Doing what I can, when I can.
Trusting that every bit of movement counts.

Resistance isn’t always a sign that something’s wrong.
Sometimes it’s information.
An invitation to listen more kindly and respond differently.

💭 Is there somewhere in your life right now where curiosity might help more than force?

17/01/2026

A small reflection on connection - because this week has reminded me just how powerful connection can be for our wellbeing.

I’ve had some proper, belly-aching laughs - the kind where you laugh until you cry - during a long-overdue video call with a friend, and through trusted group chats and messages with people who know me well. And honestly, I’ve carried that lightness with me for days, noticing just how much it lifted my mood.

It was a simple reminder that while seeing people in person matters, connection doesn’t only happen face-to-face. Sometimes it’s a call, a voice note, a shared funny moment, or a message that lands at just the right time. Technology gets a lot of criticism, but when it helps us feel close, it can be a really good thing.

There’s strong evidence behind this too. Connection is the first step of the 5 Ways to Wellbeing - and for good reason. Positive relationships can help us feel a sense of belonging, boost our self-worth, give us moments of shared joy, and offer support when things feel harder.

Connection doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming.
It can be as simple as:
▫️ checking in with someone you’ve not spoken to for a while
▫️ sharing a meal or a conversation without distractions
▫️ having a laugh with people who know you
▫️ using technology to stay in touch when distance gets in the way

This week has reminded me that small moments of connection can have a big impact on how we feel.

Feeling grateful for good friendships (and laughter) 🙏🏼

💭 What helps you feel connected when life feels busy or heavy?

10/01/2026

January can feel hard.
It’s cold, dark, and the weather hasn’t exactly helped.

And with everything happening in the world right now, it’s not surprising if you’re feeling unsettled, low, or a little overwhelmed.
I’ll be honest - I’ve found some of the recent news and global events disturbing, and I’ve caught myself thinking, what on earth is going on?

What I’m really interested in, though, is what we can do in difficult times.
Because life isn’t always positive or neat or easy.

Yes, we can switch off the news.
We can step back from social media.
We can try to avoid the hard stuff.

But difficulty will always exist in some form.

And something I keep coming back to is this:
difficulty is part of life - and we don’t have to meet it with force.

We can meet it with kindness.
With compassion.
With calm and care.

That doesn’t mean pretending everything’s OK.
Or pushing ourselves to ‘stay positive’.

Sometimes, supporting our wellbeing looks like:

▫️ pausing and coming back to the moment
▫️ softening our inner voice
▫️ noticing what’s within our control, and letting go of what isn’t
▫️ staying connected, even in small ways
▫️ being compassionate with ourselves when things feel heavy
▫️ sticking with the small, healthy habits that support us

Peace isn’t about everything feeling calm.
It’s about finding small moments of steadiness within the uncertainty.

So if January feels like a lot right now, I doubt you’re alone.
And if all you’re able to do today is move gently, that really is enough.

💭 What helps you stay calm and grounded when life feels difficult?

31/12/2025

The New Year often brings a lot of noise and pressure around resolutions.
Big promises. Big goals. Big overhauls.

But if there’s one thing this year has really reinforced for me, it’s this:
lasting change rarely comes from dramatic resets.
It comes from small, consistent steps - taken gently and repeatedly over time.

Some of the biggest shifts in my health and wellbeing this year didn’t come from willpower or “starting again on Monday.”
They came from learning, reflecting, and applying things slowly, in real life.

So I thought I’d share a few books that have genuinely changed how I live this year:

📘 Goodbye Things – Fumio Sasaki
I bought this in January 2025 and devoured it quickly. Its impact has stayed with me all year, helping me slowly declutter both my space and my mind - getting rid of ‘stuff’, buying less, needing less, and feeling lighter because of it.

📗 The Full Diet – Dr Saira Hameed
This completely changed my relationship with food. No restriction, no slimming clubs, no ‘free’ foods, no demonising, and no fear of fats - just nourishment and seeing food as fuel. The result? Better health, more freedom, and over two stone down without obsession.

📕 Atomic Habits – James Clear
A powerful reminder that tiny actions, done consistently, really do compound over time. No pressure - just progress.

📙 Brain Changer – Professor Felice Jacka
This deepened my understanding of the link between nutrition and mental health, and reinforced how much of what we eat can support how we feel.

None of these changes happened overnight.
They happened through small, doable choices, repeated often enough to stick.

So if New Year’s resolutions or big, unrealistic goals have never really worked for you, maybe this is permission to try something different.

💭 On another note, I’m already thinking about what I want to read next and starting a reading list for 2026, and I’d genuinely love your recommendations.

What’s one book that’s shaped you, supported you, or changed how you think?

I’d love to know in the comments 👇🏻🙏🏼

24/12/2025

A gentle Christmas wish for you 🎄

Wherever you are today.
Whoever you’re with, or if you’re on your own.
However this time feels for you.

May this moment hold a little peace.
A pause.
A breath.
And the reassurance that you are enough, exactly as you are.

Thank you to everyone who has supported, connected with, or quietly taken something from my posts this year. Your presence here has meant a great deal.

Wishing you love and peace this Christmas 🤍🙏🏼

20/12/2025

Winter Wellbeing - what’s helped me (and might help you too)….

These darker months can be tough.
Short days, long nights, lower energy… winter doesn’t always make things easy.

I’ll be honest, I used to really struggle at this time of year and tried every fad in the book to tackle my self-diagnosed SAD.

But over time, and by consistently taking better care of myself, winter feels very different now.
Not perfect, but much easier and more manageable.

What’s helped hasn’t been anything extreme or complicated.
Just simple, steady habits that support my health and wellbeing.

A few things that really make a difference for me in winter:

▫️ Eating well most of the time - thinking of food as fuel, not restriction.
▫️ Drinking enough water (it’s easy to forget when it’s cold).
▫️ Movement I enjoy, rather than forcing myself into things I never wanted to do in the first place.
▫️ Mindfulness and stress management - even a few minutes of deep breathing.
▫️ Spending time with people who matter, and protecting my energy.
▫️ Healthier boundaries - saying no to what drains me, and yes to what lifts me up.

None of this is about “doing winter well” or pretending it’s always easy.
It’s about supporting ourselves in ways that feel realistic and kind.

If you find winter hard, you’re not alone.
And if you’re not feeling it this Christmas, that’s OK too.

💭 Maybe this week, instead of trying to overhaul everything, you could ask yourself…..

What’s one small change that would help me feel steady right now?

Small steps really do add up.

Simone Sear Coaching & Consultancy

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