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Empowering people & workplaces to live and work well. Health & Wellbeing Coach | Counsellor | Facilitator | Consultant | Diabetes Prevention Practitioner.

Championing sustainable lifestyle change. A space for support, insight & real-life wellbeing.

13/12/2025

I’ve really noticed this week how many people are feeling over stretched in the run up to Christmas.

For some, it’s been the rush - busy diaries, deadlines, expectations, finances, trying to do it all.
For others, this time of year brings grief, loneliness, tiredness, or a just sense of wanting to get through it.
And for some, Christmas isn’t even a big thing, yet the pace of everything around it still feels relentless.

If that resonates, then you’re definitely not alone.

This time of year can ask a lot of us.
So it might help to come back to the basics and gently try to support ourselves where we can.

A few small reminders that can help:

▫️Keep it simple - Your presence matters more than perfection.
▫️Protect your energy - It’s OK to say no to what feels too much.
▫️Schedule pauses - Even 10 minutes of rest or fresh air can help reset your nervous system.
▫️Stick to the basics - Sleep, nourishing food, and hydration - they matter more than we think.
▫️Limit comparison - Social media can amplify pressure at this time of year, so switch off if you need to.
▫️Focus on what you can control - Your pace, your boundaries, your mindset.

You don’t have to enjoy all the festivities.
You don’t have to get it ‘right’.
And you don’t have to carry it all alone.

💭 What’s one small thing that would help you care for yourself over the next couple of weeks?

06/12/2025

Over the past couple of years, this space has held a lot of reflection, growth and connection, and I’m grateful to everyone who’s been part of that.

As I move through December, I’m going to be slowing things down a bit here as I prepare to step into a new full-time role. For this next chapter, my energy will be a little more focused elsewhere, and it feels important to acknowledge and honour that shift.

I’ll continue to work with a small number of clients in a limited capacity, but at a much gentler pace - and I’ll continue to share health and wellbeing posts here, just in a lighter, slower way.

Thank you so much for the support, the conversations, and the quiet encouragement along the way. This community has meant more to me than you might realise.

Here’s to moving into the next chapter with intention and care 🙏🏼

💚🤍💜

01/12/2025

As December begins, I’m reminded of how this month can hold so many different feelings all at once.

Joy and pressure. Excitement and exhaustion. Togetherness and loneliness.
It’s a month that can feel full, sometimes in wonderful ways, sometimes in overwhelming ones.

What I’m noticing is this:

Wellbeing in December isn’t about feeling one certain way.
It’s about meeting yourself where you are.

Some days you may feel energised and connected.
Other days you might feel a little slower, heavier, or stretched.
Both are completely human.

This time of year can bring extra demands, emotionally, socially, financially - and it can also bring small pockets of calm, warmth and meaning. And both can exist at the same time.

So maybe, as we move into this new month, you can gently ask:

💭 “What do I need today?”
Not for the whole month. Not for the whole season.
Just today.

🌦️A few minutes of daylight.
🚶🏻A walk to clear your mind.
☕️A warm drink before the day begins.
🫂A moment of connection with someone who makes you feel grounded.

Small acts of self-care make a real difference, especially in December.

Be kind to yourself as you move through this month.

💚🤍💜🙏🏼

29/11/2025

As November ends, I’m reflecting on how much can shift in a short space of time, sometimes quietly, almost beneath the surface.

This month has reminded me that growth isn’t always big or dramatic.
Often, it’s steady and subtle.
Something you only notice when you pause long enough to look back.

And gratitude has been a big part of that for me lately. Not forced or falsely positive gratitude, but gratitude for the simple, everyday things.

Noticing the people who’ve been supportive.
The conversations that have lifted me.
The routines that have helped me stay well when life feels full.
The small signs that things are moving in the right direction.

It’s easy to think growth has to be big to count.
But so often, it’s the smaller shifts: the clearer boundaries, the calmer mindset, the moments of clarity, that make the biggest difference over time.

So as we step into a new month, maybe take a moment to notice:

💭 What’s one thing you’re grateful for that has supported your growth this November?

Even the smallest thing counts.
Especially the smallest things.

24/11/2025

As we move through November, you might notice your energy shifting - becoming a little slower, a little heavier, a little more reflective. That’s completely normal.

This time of year invites us to pause and take stock.
To gently notice what’s actually working… even if it’s small.

Because growth doesn’t only come from big changes or big decisions.
Often, it comes from recognising the things that already support us:

▫️ the boundaries that protect your energy
▫️ the small routines that help you feel steady
▫️ the people who show up when you need them
▫️ the choices that align with your values

When we notice what’s working, we create more of it.
And when we honour the things that support us, even the tiny ones, we build confidence for the next step.

💭 What’s one thing that’s been working well for you lately, even if it’s small?

19/11/2025

Change can feel strange sometimes, even when it’s positive.
A mix of excitement, uncertainty, hope, and that sense of… something shifting.

What I’m reminded of lately is that growth doesn’t only happen when everything feels clear.
Often, it happens in the in-between spaces,
when we’re adjusting, rethinking, realigning.

Change isn’t always about big gestures.
Often it’s the small, steady steps forward that shape the path ahead:

▫️ the decisions that align with your values
▫️ the boundaries you tighten
▫️ the opportunities you say yes (or no) to
▫️ the trust in your own ability to adapt

When we focus on what we can influence - our mindset, our habits, our daily choices - we create a sense of momentum, even during uncertain times.
It’s these small moments of intention that help us feel grounded and capable as we move into the next chapter.

💭 So maybe this week, check in with yourself:
What’s one small shift or mindset you want to carry forward?

You don’t need to have it all figured out.
You just need the next step.

12/11/2025

Life can feel so fast at times - especially now, as the nights draw in and the light fades earlier each day.

Taking time to slow down can sometimes feel uncomfortable, even like we’re somehow falling behind.

But slowing down isn’t the same as stopping or giving up.
It’s the space where we finally catch up with ourselves.
Where we notice what’s working, what needs to shift, and what really matters.

When we pause, even for a moment, our nervous system gets a chance to reset.
We start to think more clearly, respond rather than react, and reconnect with what gives us energy.

Gratitude often grows here too.
Because when we slow down enough to notice, we start to see the small, good things that were already there.

💭 Maybe this week, slowing down means taking a few deep breaths before the next thing.
Or stepping outside for some fresh air between tasks.
Or simply giving yourself permission to rest, without feeling guilty for it.

Slowing down isn’t losing momentum.
It’s choosing a pace that helps you move forward with more clarity, calm, and care.

08/11/2025

As the weekend begins, take a moment to pause.
Exhale.
Notice what’s gone well - the small wins, the moments of connection, the things that helped you through this week.

Gratitude helps us reset.
It reminds us that even when life feels full - when there’s still work to do, people to care for, or plans to manage - there are still small pockets of good to notice.

Maybe it’s the cuppa that helped you breathe for a moment.
The message from a friend that made you smile.
Or simply acknowledging, “I made it through this week.”

A reset doesn’t have to mean stopping.
It can simply mean noticing where you are, and letting that to be enough.

💭 What’s one small thing that’s helped you stay grounded this week?

06/11/2025

Sometimes growth looks big and visible - a promotion, a milestone, a clear decision made.

But often, it starts much smaller.
In those moments when we notice what’s already here.
In the gratitude for the progress we’ve made, even if no one else can see it yet.

Growth isn’t always about doing more or achieving something new.
Sometimes, it’s about becoming more grounded, more present, more you.

Gratitude helps us build the kind of optimism and motivation that enables growth.
It strengthens resilience, boosts energy, and helps us see opportunities instead of obstacles.

So if we’re facing change or uncertainty, maybe take time to pause and notice what is working - the people who support us, the lessons we’ve learned, the small signs of progress.

Because gratitude isn’t the opposite of growth, it’s what makes it possible. 🌱

💭 What’s one thing you’re grateful for that’s helping you grow right now?

04/11/2025

There’s a lot happening in the world right now, and if you’re finding it hard to feel grateful, you’re not alone.

Gratitude can feel easy when life is calm, when things are going well.
But in the harder moments, it can feel impossible, or even a little forced.

Gratitude isn’t about pretending everything’s OK.
It’s about gently noticing what is OK, even when so much isn’t.

Research shows that when we intentionally look for small moments of good - a kind word, a breath of fresh air, a message from a friend - we begin to calm the stress centres of the brain.
Over time, that tiny shift helps us feel more grounded, less reactive, and more able to see possibilities, even in uncertainty.

That’s what makes gratitude powerful, not because it changes our circumstances, but because it changes how we move through them.

So if life feels heavy this week, try to find one small thing you can be thankful for.
Not to dismiss what’s difficult, but to remind yourself that even in the difficult times, there is still light.

💭 What’s one thing that’s helping you stay steady right now?

🙏🏼😊

01/11/2025

I’ve caught up with a few friends this week, some in person, and others through messages and calls.

There’s something about connecting with people who really know you - sharing where we are, what we’ve achieved, and feeling grateful for those friendships that have lasted.

It reminded me how powerful gratitude can be. Not just as a nice idea, but as something that genuinely shifts how we feel and see the world around us.

Research shows that when we practice gratitude - even in small ways - it helps lower stress, improves sleep, and increases feelings of connection and optimism. It trains the mind to notice what’s going right, not just what’s going wrong.

But gratitude isn’t about ignoring challenges or pretending everything’s fine.

It’s about finding small moments of appreciation within the ups and downs - for the people, lessons, and progress that shape who we’re becoming.

💭 Maybe take a moment today to pause and notice something, or someone, you’re grateful for.

Because gratitude doesn’t just change how we see the world. It changes how we move through it.

🙏🏼😊

29/10/2025

We all have stories we tell ourselves.
About who we are.
What we’re capable of.
What’s possible, and what’s not.

Most of the time, those stories run quietly in the background, shaping how we see ourselves and how we show up in the world. But sometimes, they hold us back - often without us realising.

These self-limiting beliefs might sound like:

💭 “I’m just not that confident.”
💭 “I always give up.”
💭 “Change never works out for me.”

And the tricky part? Our minds will naturally look for proof that those stories are true - for evidence that fits what we already believe. So the same old patterns can keep playing out, reinforcing the same old story.

But those stories aren’t facts. They’re thoughts we’ve repeated so often, they’ve started to sound like truth.
And that means, with awareness and practice, we can begin to change them.

Change doesn’t always start with doing something different.
Sometimes it starts with thinking something different.
By noticing the voice that says “I can’t” and gently asking, “What if I could?”

A few small steps that can help:
▫️Notice the stories you’re telling yourself right now.
▫️Ask where they came from - are they really yours, or something you’ve picked up along the way?
▫️Find the exceptions - the times you did cope, grow, or take the leap.
▫️Try a kinder story - one that gives you permission to learn, not pressure to be perfect.

This is where courage and change meet - in the space between who we’ve believed ourselves to be and who we’re becoming.

💭 Maybe your act of courage this week is simply to notice the story you’re telling yourself - and begin to tell a new one.

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