Do you suffer from gifting overwhelm? Here’s how to overcome it.
The season of giving is upon us, and with it comes the joy, excitement – and let’s face it – the (perceived) often overwhelming pressure of finding the perfect gift....
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What is stress actually costing you?
Think back to the last time you felt truly relaxed. Can you remember how it felt? Now, contrast that with a moment of high stress – your heart racing, mind...
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How the body gets the message it’s safe (and why it’s important it does)
Feeling safe—physically and emotionally—is vital to our health. If we don’t feel safe, knowingly or unknowingly, it can result in the stress response being switched on more often than it...
5 neurotransmitters you want to ensure you’re producing enough of
In the intricate tapestry of human emotions, neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that play a key role in our wellbeing and happiness. There are around 100 of them in total. GABA,...
This is why you need to turn into your pain instead of trying to avoid it
In today’s society, there is a prevailing notion that feeling anything other than happiness or coping well with life’s challenges is inherently not acceptable. As a result, many of us...
Is a ‘victim’ mentality driving your stress? 3 ways to shift it.
Are you familiar with those moments when you find yourself or someone you know caught up in a cycle of self-pity and the belief that the world owes you something?...
How food can affect your mood (and what you can do about it)
Research tells us that the relationship between food and our mood is bidirectional – meaning that our mood affects what we eat, and what we eat affects our mood. However,...
Easily irritated? Here’s what could be causing it
When we get irritated, we tend to look externally for answers. We blame our particularly challenging day, the extra hour we spent stuck in traffic or our partner or children...
3 journaling prompts to ignite your practice
If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ll know I’m a big fan of journaling. It’s something I have personally done since I was a little girl and found...
Do you avoid discomfort? Here’s a different approach.
Nobody likes to feel uncomfortable. As humans we have a natural tendency to seek out pleasure and avoid pain. It’s a tendency that sees us living at full speed, rarely...
The true driver of your stress
The true driver of your stress – Here’s a hint, it’s not your boss, your family, money or your relationships! When you think about what stresses you out, what comes...
Why do you do what you do when you know what you know?
Most of the time, it’s not a lack of education that stops people from doing the things they know they should do to look after themselves. We all know that...
The dance between guilt and gratitude
If you’re familiar with my work, you will know that one of my suggestions for reducing stress in your life is to practise gratitude. This is because it’s impossible for...
5 ways to ease anxious feelings
When we feel anxious on a regular basis it can take a significant toll on our health, not to mention our quality of life. It can create a ripple effect...
Signs of stress and overwhelm that are often overlooked
Are the signs and symptoms of stress and overwhelm slipping beyond your notice? Ongoing stress can affect our body in myriad ways, but many people may not necessarily link this...
Eat your way to calm
Health, vitality and our ability to live from a calm centre is not a black and white concept. These states are created from hundreds if not thousands of tiny decisions...
3 ways to give your nervous system a holiday
Even before the past two years unfolded, many people will have identified with being stressed on a regular basis. And the uncertainty of the recent past has only added more...