Samantha_Hardwick

18/11/2025

As people seem to be suffering with colds and flu at this time of year I just wanted to share some ways to boost your immunity and prioritise your self-care.

🍂Eat plenty of vegetables especially ones which are high in Vitamin C like red bell pepper, garlic, ginger and spinach, increase your intake of fruit.

🍂Drink plenty of water to help flush out the toxins and to keep you hydrated.

🍂Drink immune boosting teas, like peppermint, elderberries, rosehips, sage and ginger.

🍂Take supplements of Vitamin C and D, we are all lacking in Vitamin D especially during the winter months and need to take supplements.

🍂Ensure you are getting enough sleep. Our bodies repair whilst we sleep.

🍂Get outside and enjoy the winter sunshine to boost your Vitamin D naturally and even when you are you will be able to step outside into your garden to enjoy nature,

🍂Research essential oils or speak to an Aromatherapist to find out which oils are best to use to boost your immune system. I use tea tree, lavender, thyme and lemon either in diffusers or to bathe in.

🍂And lastly JUST BREATHE! Place your hands on you heart breathe in for 6 and breathe out for 6 several times tapping into your parasympathetic system to calm your body and mind.

Remember when we are stressed our immune system is lowered so make sure you take time for you, prioritise your self-care.

I wish you all well during the up coming winter months and hope you found these tips helpful.

17/11/2025

This Mindset Monday, remember: You hold the power to shape your reality.

Through empowerment coaching, women can learn to harness their strengths and embrace their unique voice.

Start this week by affirming, 'I am enough. I am capable.' 🌟

14/11/2025

It's Friday - what have you got planned for the weekend?

13/11/2025

Good morning. I wanted to share the song that came to mind this morning as I walked the dogs setting me up for the day. After quite a few days of rain the sun has come out and it feels so uplifting. Enjoy your Thursday and start moving towards everything is coming your way rather than the opposite as we do so often.

13/11/2025

World Kindness Day - let's make everyday a Kindness Day.

In a world where you can be anything - BE KIND.

Smile at people as you go about your day, you never know how that may change their day.

Check in on family or neighbours

Give a compliment to someone

12/11/2025

Repeat after me - I give myself permission to be absolutely happy, right now.

11/11/2025

I have found Samantha’s help invaluable as part of my journey through cancer treatment. At the outset, we successfully created a strategy to manage the panic and anxiety I was experiencing as I began my radiotherapy. What started as a very scary and unrelaxing prospect became entirely familiar and manageable and to this day, months after I finished my radiotherapy, I only have to start tapping out my EFT routine in any situation where I need to unwind and I can still feel my body releasing and relaxing straight away!

Beyond radiotherapy, we moved on to tackle some of the emotional impact of diagnosis and becoming a cancer patient. With Sam’s support and intuitive coaching, we cleared out a lot of emotional baggage around those issues, allowing me to release stress and emotion and focus on moving forward. We created techniques together that I can use at any time I feel the need to relax and remind myself that I retain control over how I feel and to help me unwind when I need to rest.

I am now looking forward to some more 1-2-1’s with Sam to carry on our good work; addressing the last of my less pleasant experiences and focussing my efforts and thoughts on a positive outcome!

Such and honour and privilege to support clients through this journey.

10/11/2025

Sometimes life throws us a curveball, we have everything planned out and then boom something happens to throw us off course. Just remember you can handle anything that comes your way, you need to remind yourself to step back, take a few deep breathes to help regulate your nervous system and if you can do some tapping, then look at the situation from a calmer place. If you want to know more about tapping or if you are struggling which what is going on in your life then let's have a conversation link in bio to schedule a free discovery session.

https://calendly.com/samanthahardwickcoach

09/11/2025

We will remember them

08/11/2025

Thriving in Leadership – Reflections & Gratitude
Over the past few months, I have had the privilege of guiding three wellbeing workshops for the North Devon Voluntary Services Leadership Hub, supporting leaders who give so much of themselves in service to others.

This series: Thriving in Leadership has been an inspiring and deeply human journey. Together, we explored:
💛 Managing stress and overwhelm with emotional regulation tools
💛 Boundaries, balance and the courage to rest
💛 Compassion fatigue and reconnecting to purpose

Each session opened powerful conversations around what it truly means to lead from a regulated, compassionate place, especially in sectors where care, commitment and responsibility often come before self.

I have been moved by the openness, honesty and shared reflections from everyone who took part. The willingness to pause, breathe and look inward shows such strength and reminds us that sustainable leadership starts with self-care, not self-sacrifice.

A huge thank you to North Devon Voluntary Services - NDVS for recognising the importance of this work and for creating a space where leaders can feel seen, supported and re-energised. It has been an honour to be part of your wellbeing initiative and to witness the compassion and connection across all three sessions.

Here’s to continuing the conversation, creating calmer, more connected workplaces where leaders can truly thrive.

If you would like to explore follow-on workshops or coaching around wellbeing, emotional resilience, or leadership support, I would love to connect.

🫶💜Thank You, Samantha

Today we wrapped up the final session in our Thriving in Leadership wellbeing series with the wonderful Samantha_Hardwick

This last session focused on compassion fatigue—and it sparked some powerful conversations, reflections, and peer support.

Samantha has guided us through three sessions filled with insight, warmth, and practical wisdom. Her ability to hold space and help us navigate the emotional realities of leadership has been a gift to our NDVS Leadership Hub.

Huge thanks to Samantha, and to everyone who joined us across the series. You’ve helped create a space where leaders can feel seen, supported, and inspired.

Next stop leadership pub festive tea and if you wanna know more or do you get in touch with our Chief Officer

07/11/2025

It's Friday and you have made it to the weekend. What are your plans this weekend?
Don't forget to book in time for self-care.

To- do list turned into Ta-Dah list with lots of ticks of what achieved so definitely time to take a break. Mine will consist of few chores, walks with the dogs and curling up with a book in front of the fire with candles lit - bliss.

Let me know what you are up to this weekend in the comments below.

06/11/2025

I run a clinic at VitaliQi in Barnstaple, North Devon.

Here I can support you with your health and wellbeing. My toolbox of therapies I work with include:

Emotional Freedom Technique, Therapeutic Massage, Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Indian Head Massage. Reflexology, Reiki

Packages available at VitaliQi include:

Harmony Package - a comprehensive wellness package for pre-birth, pregnancy and beyond.

The Gentle Touch - Cancer Mind-Body Support Package

Emotional Wellbeing & Mindset Package incorporating Emotional Freedom Technique

Grief & Bereavement Counselling



A journey of wellness, supporting you physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

Check here for availability and to book:
https://vitaliqi.janeapp.co.uk/locations/vitaliqi-holistic-health-clinic/book