The Wellbeing Advantage with Dr. Janine van Someren

03/12/2025

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I’m Dr Janine van Someren, Accredited Wellbeing Coach Helping You Boost Energy, Reduce Stress and Build Resilience.

02/12/2025

Authors' Day in London!
Last month I was in London for the Practical Inspiration Publishing Authors’ Day, a brilliant opportunity to connect, learn, and share ideas about the many challenges (and joys!) of writing a book.
The day was packed with practical insights on everything from AI and SEO to LinkedIn strategy, audiobooks, and running engaging events. It’s always inspiring to hear from other authors who are on the same journey, turning ideas into books that make a real difference.
Huge thanks to Alison Jones and the Practical Inspiration Publishing team for creating such an energising and generous space to learn and share.
Back in Ireland feeling recharged and full of ideas for The Wellbeing Advantage launch next year!
So many great connections and I've missed too many names but here's a few hellos to get started Rachel Philpotts MSc, IFMCP, Susan Ní Chríodáin, Ginny Carter, Katie Tucker, Katie King, MBA, Steve Radford (FF.ISP), Martin Farrell, Sarah Robb, Dr. Samantha Madhosingh PCC, ELI-MP, Kerry-Anne Kitson, Mike Porteous, Sally Henderson, High-Stakes Leadership Mentor...

Pic of myself and Alison below, showcasing The Wellbeing Advantage book cover ahead of its 2026 launch! eeek!

29/11/2025

📚What a fantastic day in London connecting with fellow “Practical Inspiration” authors and the brilliant PIP team. A full day of learning, sharing ideas and getting inspired about everything from AI to LinkedIn strategy, audiobooks and bringing a book to life.

I’ve come home to Ireland feeling energised, supported and full of fresh ideas for The Wellbeing Advantage as we move towards launch next year. Nothing beats being in a room full of people who truly get the writing journey and are committed to making a positive impact.

Grateful for the conversations, the encouragement and the spark that comes from being part of such a generous community.

Pic of me with my front cover template!!!

29/11/2025

🦋The Butterfly Effect and Your Wellbeing Habits

The butterfly effect comes from science and describes how a tiny shift can set off a chain reaction that leads to a much bigger outcome.

Wellbeing works the very same way.

It is not the big resets that create lasting change.
It is the small choices you repeat every day.

🍃Stepping outside for two minutes of daylight
😮‍💨Taking a slow breath before your next meeting
💦Drinking a glass of water before your coffee
✋Saying no to one non essential request
🛏️Going to bed fifteen minutes earlier

These micro habits look insignificant until they are not.
Like the butterfly effect they build over time.
They shift your stress levels your energy your clarity your confidence and eventually the way you show up in every part of your life.

This is the heart of my work
Small science backed habits that create meaningful long term change.

If you feel stretched or on the edge of burnout you do not need a major overhaul.
You need one small shift repeated often to start the ripple.

🦋What is the smallest change you can make today that future you will thank you for?

25/11/2025

Listening to one of my favourite podcasts - Postcards from Midlife - when the novelist Josie Lloyd spoke about her experience of breast cancer treatment, one line stayed with me.

She said that when treatment ends, the real psychological impact begins.
There is a period of mourning. A sense of grief for your health, your old life, and the version of you who moved through the world without constant scans for danger.

She talked openly about the fear of recurrence, the doubt that settles in your body, the way every ache can send your mind spiralling. And she talked about the long journey back to trusting her health again.

But she also shared something powerful.
In the aftermath of cancer she made a decision to live fear free.
She decided that until someone told her otherwise, she would see herself marching up mountains at 90. That was her stance. Her anchor. Her way back to herself.

And what helped her rebuild that trust was not extreme routines or unsustainable demands.
It was tiny wellbeing habits. Everyday practices. Small choices repeated consistently.

For her, one of the most important was a morning Qigong practice.
Fifteen minutes of slow breathing and gentle movement in her dressing gown, a daily check in with her body. A moment to ask: How am I today. What do I need. Where is my energy.

Simple. Grounding. Life changing.

Her story is a reminder that recovery is not about pushing harder but learning to listen.
It is about rebuilding capacity, offering yourself compassion, and creating space to reconnect with your body in a new way.

If you would like to hear Josie’s full story, you can find her on the podcast Postcards from Midlife with Trish and Lorraine. It is the episode from the 27th of June 2021. It's honest, emotional and filled with hope.

And if you are navigating recovery yourself, you are not alone. Small habits make a powerful difference. One gentle step at a time.

22/11/2025

21/11/2025

“Small Habits. Big Impact.”

Your sleep reflects your habits, not just at night, but all day long.
Every decision, from that extra coffee to your evening scroll, teaches your body how to rest.

If you’ve been feeling low on energy or struggling to switch off, this is your sign to pause and check in.

💤 Take my quick Sleep Profiler for instant insights into how your daily choices affect your recovery and simple science-based ways to improve your sleep.

It only takes two minutes, and it could change the way you feel this week.

👉 Start your Sleep Profiler here: https://janine-van-szewnjjr.scoreapp.com/p/your-sleep-profiler?_gl=1*18i57az*sa_au*MTA5MTE1NTUwNy4xNzYyMTY5MzIw

20/11/2025

“Feeling Tired but Wired?”

You’re exhausted… but your brain won’t switch off. Sound familiar? 😴
Your sleep quality isn’t just about how long you’re in bed; it’s about how you live your day.
☕ When you drink coffee.
💻 How long you stare at screens.
🌤️ Whether you get natural light and moments of calm.

Your daily routine holds the key to better sleep and more energy tomorrow.

Take my Sleep Profiler to discover how your current habits are shaping your rest, recovery, and focus.
You’ll get a clear score, plus practical tips to help you reclaim your energy.

👉 Try it here: https://janine-van-szewnjjr.scoreapp.com/p/your-sleep-profiler?_gl=1*18i57az*sa_au*MTA5MTE1NTUwNy4xNzYyMTY5MzIw

19/11/2025

Returning to work after breast cancer treatment is a huge step emotionally, physically and mentally.
And you do not have to navigate it by yourself.

My programme Healing Habits was created to give you a safe, supported space to rebuild your energy and confidence at a pace that feels right for you.

Over three months, we gently explore seven areas that help restore your capacity, from managing fatigue and balancing your week to understanding what drains your body battery and what helps to recharge it.

We reframe how you see your body after treatment, shifting from asking yourself if you can cope to asking what your body needs today.
It is compassionate, practical and grounded in real science.

Together, we look at:
• Energy patterns so you know when to push and when to pause
• Resilience habits that fit into your daily life
• Practical concerns like workload, boundaries and pacing
• Self compassion, because healing takes time and pressure does not speed it up

Most importantly, you will feel held, understood and supported every step of the way.

If you are thinking about returning to work, or you know someone who is, my free confidential consultation call is a gentle place to start.
You are not alone and you do not have to figure it out on your own.