I talk to people who are stressed all the time. This is partly because I specialise in stress and resilience, and partly because most of the planet is stressed. In this mix, I periodically talk to someone who is thinking of doing the Online Resilience Series I offer and lately it has been reminding me a lot of when I was in that stress cycle. It's ... Read On
How to stay SANE in the lead up to Christmas
I’m not going to mention how many days it is until Christmas because I hate it when people do that. I’d much rather remain ignorant and pretend the year isn’t moving along at quite such the break-neck speed it is. However, given that it is mere weeks away and silly season is certainly kicking in (today on a five minute drive from my house to my ... Read On
Tip for Self-Care – What Does My Body Need Today?
I’ve been reflecting today on how keeping yourself healthy and covering off all the elements of 'daily self-care' can feel like quite a long to-do list. If we think about eating healthily, drinking plenty of water, getting our daily exercise, breathing, resting, meditating or praying, getting enough sleep, taking the right vitamins, and, and, and, ... Read On
7 Signs You May Be Experiencing ‘Stress Creep’
Not until I went through burnout did I know there was a thing such as ‘stress creep’. That’s the nature of chronic stress and burnout in many cases; it literally sneaks up on you. It can happen so subtly over time that it’s not until you hit the wall - or experience a few symptoms that precede hitting the wall such as sleeplessness, mental ... Read On
Be on the front foot with your wellness this winter
As autumn really takes hold here in the southern hemisphere, my stock standard response is complete denial. No, winter is not coming. No, it’s not going to get cold. No, no, no. Winter is simply not my favourite season, and so I like to be all mature about it and just bury my head in the sand (preferably on a warm, tropical island). I’m also ... Read On
How to Unwind These Holidays and Be Nourished
When it comes to unwinding and really restoring ourselves on holiday, it pays to remember we are far more than our physical body and our busy mind. Our emotional self heals and gathers strength when we take time out for ourselves. While we are bound to spend time with family and friends during the holidays, we need to be able to claim time for ... Read On
How to get out of procrastination for your wellbeing
Procrastination, in my book, is often a mis-diagnosed motivation challenge, and getting into the groove of a consistent meditation practice, regular gym visits or simply having quiet time to yourself can be a challenge for the best of us. A bit like starting house renovations which seem to go on and on, our wellness practices can feel like we’re ... Read On
You need to put yourself first but why is it so hard?
Every week I talk to people trying to get more balance, sleep better, feel calmer or more energised in their day, or who are on the verge of, or in burnout. They’re trying to back up the truck, slow things down a bit, feel more in control, do less, look after themselves, and just feel a little more human. And it’s hard. It’s not an overnight ... Read On
Passion can burn you out, so go easy ok?
If you love your job, if you feel as if it’s not even ‘real work’ and could do it all the live long day whether you were being paid or not, you are probably what they call ‘passionate’ about what you do. For me that expression is a very twee way of saying you LOVE what you do. It’s you living ‘on purpose’. You fired up. You with your heart ... Read On
What’s better than watching TV with your feet up?
One night recently I was sitting watching my second episode of the Big Bang Theory after dinner, silently ignoring a little niggle inside that was saying “This isn’t really hitting the spot. It’s not really what I need.” Fast forward two weeks and I’m sitting on the couch at home wondering about putting on a movie after a delicious dinner of ... Read On