I came to life coaching because I had been through the process and loved it. If you are interested in coaching either as a talking therapy to help you or someone you love, or as a career, hop over to Wellness Professionals at Work. I’ve written a piece: What is Life Coaching and Why Have […]
If the new year and the fact that it’s winter get to you somewhat, then Red January may be for you. Created by Red Together founder Hannah Beecham whose mum suffered with depression, Red January aims to beat the winter blues by wearing red and moving every day to lift the spirits. You can be […]
21 December 2022 Today is the Winter Solstice. The shortest day and the longest night of the year in the northern hemisphere. Each year I learn how to enjoy the warmth of the low lying sun more and more. It basks our southern facing living room in 30 degrees during the day. For a […]
Who can’t be a fan of the Action for Happiness movement? Below is a recent talk hosted by Action for Happiness with Prof. Richard Layard. Professor Layard is an Economist who has spent a lot of time looking at the wider non-fiscal aspects of economics under the banner of Happiness Economics. Happiness Economics looks at […]
If you are like me and not the biggest fan of Black Friday, here are some positive things you can do instead. Positive News Seven Things To Do Instead of Buying Stuff
I am delighted to announce that I, along with a fabulous cohort of coaches, are Ambassadors for Wellness Professionals at Work. There’s a heartfelt sense of returning home in this news. WP@W is where I gained my credentials under its dedicated founder, Laurel Alexander. I have a lot to thank Laurel for… Thank you, Laurel! […]
HELLO, 2022! WE’VE BEEN WAITING FOR YOU!!! Without further ado, the YE 2021 Annual Reflection has arrived. The links to download it are below. There are now two versions available to use: First, the glossy PDF version which you are welcome to print and scribble all over. An approach, I rather like. Secondly, and for […]
Please take a few minutes to watch this Nature and Mental Health video. UK Mental Health Awareness Week, 10-16 May 2021 We all have mental health and it can be easily forgotten until we feel the adverse effects. This year, UK Mental Health Awareness Week 2021, is focussing on nature as a way to help […]
We’ve all been marked and stretched by the events of 2020. I feel that it would be better if we didn’t rush to live as we did before. It won’t fit and it will feel strange if we do. Covid-19 and 2020 are more than a once in a lifetime wake up call. I’d really […]
Annual Reflection | The Year That Was 2020 2020, the year of challenges (understatement!) that was met and outshone by a fundamental re-establishment of personal needs and acts of humanity and connectedness. At times, the world of 2020 felt dystopian, unsettled, yet never clearer. So this really is an opportunity to reflect upon what it has taken […]