Corina Rendell Life & Wellbeing Coach

13/11/2025

“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different outcome.”

This is so true. I know, because I have been that person. I have been that person that has stayed in a job that doesn’t fulfil me and underpays me. I have been that person who stayed in a relationship for longer than I should, hoping things will be ok. I have been that person who has kept friendships for way longer than I should, even though they’re toxic, always wanting and expecting them to be different.

Until I didn’t. Until I realised that if I want something to be different, I have to change it.

I must step outside of my comfort zone. I must have difficult conversations. I must unlearn my old ways, undo my old stories and learn a new way of being, that is in alignment with who I am and who I want to be.

I have worked with my own coach or invested in courses and workshops to help me with this over the years. It’s been over 15 years of continuous self-investment. Change doesn’t just happen overnight.

If you started going to the gym you wouldn’t expect to see ‘guns’ overnight. But with consistency and discipline you’ll start to see results quite quickly.

It’s the same with coaching. If you keep it consistent and you’re disciplined with implementing new ways of being into your life, you will see results.

I always say to my coaching clients, I can give you all the tools and techniques and show you a new way of seeing the world, however, you have to move your feet. You have to be the one that practices it. And over time you will see change. You will start to the see world fundamentally different.

My role as a life coach is to hold you accountable, have those difficult conversations and to challenge you. Change is uncomfortable and will knock you off balance initially. Even change that you really want. However, my role as a Life Coach is to guide you through that.

In my experience, change might be uncomfortable, but there’s nothing lonelier and more uncomfortable than being stuck in something you’re unhappy with.

Are you ready for change? 💛

12/11/2025

10/11/2025

Your environment matters more than you think 💫 Ever noticed how some places make you feel instantly calm and others make your brain buzz?

As someone with an ADHD brain, I’ve learned the hard way that my surroundings can either fuel my focus or completely derail it.

Being a typical ADHD brain, I spend a lot of time exploring ways to minimise procrastination. One of the biggest things I’ve learned about myself, and that I notice in so many of my coaching clients, is just how much our environment affects us. Every space gives off a different energy.
In his book Think Like a Monk, Jay Shetty says that “your Dharma (your purpose, your calling) will either thrive or falter in specific environments.” And that really stuck with me.

Earlier this year, I was meeting someone for a potential work chat. The place he first suggested was a big no for me; high ceilings, echoey, too loud. I’ve realised I much prefer a cosy nook, tucked away rather than in the middle of the room. I like uncluttered spaces that help me focus (hence the new drawers in the photo, my latest mission to declutter and reorganise my home workspace!).

Having that awareness serves your Dharma. It means when you walk into a job interview, or start a new project, you already have a sense of whether the environment will help you thrive or drain you.

Jay also talks about keeping our personal spaces devoted to clear purposes; “a bedroom for sleeping, not Netflix or eating.” He explains that when we blur those boundaries, we blur our energy too. Every space should have its own intention: a place to rest, a place to create, a place to feel calm and grounded.

After reading this, I made changes to my workspace. As Jay puts it, “workspaces should be well lit, uncluttered, and functional, with art or objects that inspire you.”

When we identify the environments where we truly thrive, we can start expanding those opportunities. That awareness helps us understand what makes us impatient, stressed, or drained, and gives us a guide for what living in our Dharma, with the right energy, in the right environment, can really look like.

Do you notice how your environment affects your focus or energy? 🧡

06/11/2025

Let’s talk about grief.
It’s not something most of us want to think about or talk about. In fact, it’s something we often shy away from. But the truth is, grief will touch all of us at some point in our lives. It’s one of life’s few guarantees, and understanding it can, in some ways, make it a little easier to bear. Grief looks different for everyone. No two experiences are the same. It can show up in the loss of a loved one, a friendship, a relationship, or a pet. It can even appear perhaps in smaller but still significant ways, when we leave a workplace and say goodbye to colleagues who’ve become a big part of our lives. Sometimes it’s the loss of an expectation, a dream, or a version of how you thought things would be. It can even surface from losing something sentimental that carried meaning for you.
There are two types of loss: retrievable (something that can be replaced) and irretrievable (something, or someone, that can’t).
Both can stir up similar emotions, just on different scales.
I’ve been through a lot of loss over the past 12 months. I lost my mum, the biggest loss I’ve ever known. It’s her birthday today, and that’s why I felt drawn to write this. This week, I found an old voicemail from her. It was a butt dial, which made me smile, she was always doing that, but hearing her voice again completely floored me. My grief has felt as raw this week as it did the day I said goodbye.Leaving a place I once loved brought its own kind of grief, saying goodbye to colleagues who had become such an important part of my world.

Grief isn’t linear. Some days you feel steady, and other days something small can bring it all back. My grief cycle drawing shows how we can move forward, loop back, and eventually reach a place of acceptance and curiosity again.

I once read that we don’t move on from grief; we move forward with it. It becomes part of who we are.

If you’re navigating loss and need support, I offer coaching from someone who truly understands. You don’t have to do it alone. 💛

05/11/2025

🌿 Stress Awareness Day 🌿

Stress shows up in so many ways. Sometimes loud, sometimes it quietly creeps in.
It might look like:
💭 Racing thoughts
😴 Disturbed sleep
🍫 Cravings or loss of appetite
🗣 Snapping at loved ones
💪 Tension in your shoulders or jaw

Stress is a signal, not a weakness, it’s an invitation to pause and rebalance.

💫 Helpful questions to ask yourself when you’re feeling stressed:
• What can I let go of today?
• Where am I trying to control something that isn’t mine to control?
• Can I ask for help or delegate something to lighten my load?
• What do I most need right now; rest, connection, movement, or quiet?
• What would feel nourishing in this moment?

💬 Helpful questions to ask a friend or colleague who seems stressed:
• How can I support you right now?
• What’s one thing that would make today a bit easier for you?
• Do you need me to listen or help you find a solution?
• Have you had a proper break today?
• What’s been weighing on you most lately?

🌸 5 Stress Release Techniques
1. Breathe deeply: Try box breathing: in for 4, hold for 4, out for 4, hold for 4.
2. Move your body: Even a short walk or stretch helps release cortisol.
3. Ground yourself: Notice 5 things you can see, 4 you can touch, 3 you can hear, 2 smell, 1 you can taste…
4. Write it out: Journal what’s on your mind to get it out of your head.
5. Rest intentionally: 10 minutes with no phone, no noise, just you.

✨ You don’t have to carry it all alone. Stress is part of being human, and so is asking for support, slowing down, and taking care of yourself.

Need some support? DM me or link in bio to book in with me. 🧡

04/11/2025

Sometimes all it takes is one powerful conversation to see things differently.

If you’ve been feeling a little stuck, ready for change, or craving more clarity and calm, I have coaching availability this November for 1:1 sessions.

Together we’ll explore where you are, where you want to be, and what’s getting in the way.

💬 Click the link in my bio to book your free clarity call. No pressure, just space to talk and explore what’s next for you.

31/10/2025

I’ve had a busy week with coaching clients and running a workshop for Vectis Housing at a lovely conference space on the seafront. I was able to have a coffee and breathe in the sea air before I started. I have a couple of coaching clients this afternoon and then I’m looking forward to a chilled weekend. Although I expect I’ll sneak a little@bit of work in because I’m excited to be working on my new workbook which will be available soon! 💫 spaces available for November coaching. 💫

26/10/2025

Sunday morning creativity 😬
Fresh Coffee ☕️
Washing on ✔️
House to myself 😬
Candle lit 🔥
Creativity activated 🙏🏼

I have been wanting to do this for a long time. I am creating my very own workbooks! Eek.

My first workbook will be available very soon and in fact I think I might even give this first one away for free! 🤪

My second workbook will be available in time for Christmas. This will make a gorgeous gift for anyone who wants to make changes in their life, at home, at their own pace. My workbook will come with audio and voice note coaching from me!

You can be the first to receive details of this by jumping onto my waitlist now. DM with your email address and I’ll add you to my waitlist.
In the meantime keep your eyes 👀 peeled for my new workbook 💫 3 Days to Change How You Think.

DM today with your email address. 🙏🏼

25/10/2025

I’ve had a weird few days. Felt in a bit of a funk.
You know those times when your mind just won’t stop chatting? That’s been me. 🤯

I’ve been caught up in future-based, fear-based thinking; worrying about things that haven’t even happened yet. My anxiety’s been higher than usual, and I’ve been giving myself a hard time after making some silly mistakes… forgot to send some invoices 🫣, got a parking ticket, a late payment fee — all things I’m normally on top of.

My head’s been busy.

When I feel like this, I always go back to journalling. 📝
It’s one of my greatest tools for clearing mental clutter.
I don’t journal every day, just when I need it. This week, that’s been a lot.

I’ve been sitting in bed before sleep, pen in hand, and emptying my head. Dumping everything onto the page. No structure, no filter, just release.

Here are a few of my journalling tips:

🖊️ Don’t make it a “must do” task; that pressure kills the flow.
🕕 The best times? First thing in the morning or before bed.
🧠 Start with a “mind dump.” Let it all spill out, it doesn’t need to make sense.
🚫 Don’t re-read it! You’re clearing your subconscious. Reading it puts it back in!
🌙 Turn the page: write some gratitudes, what went well, what didn’t, what you’ll do differently tomorrow.
📋 Mine often ends up as a to-do list for the next day.

Then I close my book, take some deep breaths and sleep peacefully. Because it’s all out of my head and onto the page.

If your mind feels noisy, try it.
Your journal doesn’t judge, doesn’t interrupt, it just listens. ✨

14/10/2025

November is a great time to reconnect with yourself before the rush of December. If you’re ready to take that step I have limited 1:1 coaching spaces open this month. DM to book.

12/10/2025

Do your boundaries need an upgrade?

I’ve been reading a great book by Jen Sincero recently, and she talks about three common types of boundary challenges:

1️⃣ Too Yessy – You say yes to everything because you don’t want to disappoint others or appear selfish.
2️⃣ Too No-ey – You say no to everything out of fear of being judged, hurt, or seen as inadequate.
3️⃣ Too Controlly – You take on other people’s problems because it makes you feel needed or in control.

Sound familiar? Most of us dip into all three at different times.
Maybe you say yes to every extra task at work (even when you’re exhausted). Maybe you say no to social plans to avoid rejection.
Or maybe you overstep with your kids or loved ones because you’re anxious or want to protect them.

Having poor boundaries doesn’t make you a bad person.
It usually means you’re trying to avoid pain or rejection. But in the long run, poor boundaries create more pain; resentment, exhaustion, guilt, and passive aggressiveness. So, how do we upgrade them?

✨ 1. Get clear on what drains you.
Ask yourself:
• What situations or people leave me feeling resentful or anxious?
• Where do I say yes when I want to say no?
• What do I need more (or less) of to feel balanced?

✨ 2. Communicate early and clearly.
Boundaries are healthiest when expressed calmly before resentment builds.
Try phrases like:
• “I really value our time together, but I need some quiet time tonight.”
• “I’m not able to take that on right now.”
• “Let’s chat when I can give you my full attention.”

✨ 3. Ditch the guilt.
Boundaries aren’t walls; they’re filters that let in what nourishes you and keep out what harms you. Every time you honour your energy, you teach others how to treat you.

✨ 4. Start small and stay consistent.
Maybe this week, set one new boundary. Perhaps with work, family, or even your phone.
My phone goes on “Do Not Disturb” from 7pm–7am. It’s a simple ritual that protects my peace.

✨ 5. Remember: Not everyone will like it and that’s OK.
Some people benefit from your lack of boundaries. Their discomfort doesn’t mean you’re wrong. It means you’re growing.

It’s ok for someone to be disappointed or upset with you, their reaction doesn’t mean you’ve done something wrong.

💛 Boundaries are self-care. They protect your time, energy, and emotional wellbeing.

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I also want to invite you to join my new mailing list!

I’m so excited to be starting a newsletter. I haven’t decided how often yet, but it’ll be at least once a month, each one focused on a wellbeing topic, packed with useful coaching advice, mindset tips, and inspiration. It’s designed with you and your wellbeing in mind and I want it to be a community of like-minded people who are ready to create a better life for themselves.

You’ll also get first access to new and exciting projects I’m working on, including a brand-new workshop for women and a revamp of one of my most loved transformation programmes that I delivered for nearly 10 years! There’s so much exciting stuff to come.

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08/10/2025

I got on the RedJet to head over to the Island this afternoon, really flustered and my anxiety felt higher than usual. I sat down and started using this ground technique so I thought I’d share it with you. Sometimes I run through it a couple of times if my anxiety is really high. Today just the once brought it back down and my racing thoughts back into the present. Share this and help someone who might be struggling with anxiety today. 🧡 Follow me for more life coaching tools and techniques.