I often get asked different questions or for help within centre areas from readers, friends and through social media. Lately I was asked for advice on a rather daunting topic. Overwhelm is not only daunting to experience, but as a coach, this was quite a challenging topic to address with practical advice other than take …
The simple reason you’re not making progress
We keep working, doing, rushing and getting more and more stressed and less and less productive. It's at this point you need to sit back in order to move forward The simple reason you're not making progress might surprise you. Whether it's your health, business, relationships or any other area of your life this simple …
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Why ‘knowing yourself’ is over rated
I hear it all the time, mainly from the mouths of the insecure or the jealous. 'They just don't know who they are'. Some say it without any malice but many say it to be condescending or patronising. However, when people use this modern label it's quite contradictory, because they use it for the people …
Simplify your everyday life – 7 less obvious ideas
"in my head, my plans are dynamite, flawless maps of certainty, when in reality I forget to put pants on" Writing lists, being on time, meal prepping, we've heard it all before. If you're a naturally disorganised person, like me, then writing a list goes no further than, well, just that; being written. 9 …
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‘Close to Home’ with Louise Hutchings
After a long career as a model throughout the 80's, Â Louise Hutchings is now a highly experienced and respected yoga teacher at Champneys spa, specialising in pregnancy yoga and hypnobirthing. Even Barbara Streisand is amongst her client history! Home is Berkhamsted where she lives with her husband, Tony. She is also mum to her …
The Emotional Immune System
Just like the physical immune system that works hard to protect you from disease and illness, your mental immune system also requires the right nourishment and support to prevent common psychological disorders such as anxiety and depression. Self employed and working in an unpredictable industry that requires risks and putting yourself out there with a …
A modern illness in need of an ancient cure
"Life is full of hurdles, mountains, suffering and problems, you can't change that, instead focus on being better equipped and maintaining a fighting spirit" It's all over the news and media, even the royals are speaking out about it. Anxiety and depression seem to be a common part of modern life in the 21st century. …
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Summer Ceviche
Ceviche is a seafood dish originating from Latin America and involves curing the seafood in citrus juices. In Mexico each family recipe varied in fish type and spice. In this country it works really well with mackerel which is a highly nutritious and sustainable fish. It really feels like summer when we head to the beach …
Are we truly authentic?
"Traveller, there is no path, the path must be forged as you walk" - Antonio Machado I think the answer we all like to believe is ‘yes, of course i am’. It is so easy to carry on from day to day believing we are living our authentic life. But how do you know if …
Wild Garlic Pesto
Every Spring we move back into our outside home. Living in caravans we spend a lot of our time cooking on fires outside and using as much natural, free food as we can. Living a semi outdoor lifestyle is made all the more exciting when the wild garlic starts appearing in abundance in woodlands and along road sides. With …