My Blog

It’s time for a new adventure!
It’s been a while since I departed from my traditional ‘tips’ type of blog and shared a bit of my story. For those of you who’ve known me for a

How to silence your critical inner voice
To people who are not afflicted by perfectionism, it may sound like a positive. Employers often consider it a desirable quality as they benefit from their employee’s diligence, care, and

Unlocking the secrets to better sleep
Everyone has had their fair share of restless nights Whether it’s excitement about something coming up, a nagging worry that refuses to fade, or physical discomfort keeping you awake. Missing

Quietening the mind: How to tame your internal dialogue
Do your thoughts often spiral out of control? Even the most laid-back folk have an internal dialogue; conversations and thoughts that run through the mind during each day. This is

How to stop people pleasing– learning to say no
If you are in the habit of saying ‘Yes’ when you really want to say ‘No’ you might be a people-pleaser. Maybe you are afraid of upsetting others or fear

No more New Year, New You!
It’s that time of year when people make plans (or at least lists) of what they want to achieve in the coming year. Statistically, most resolutions fail by mid-February, many

How to survive Christmas (whether you love it or hate it!)
If Christmas fills you with dread rather than excitement, you won’t be alone, although it might feel that way. It may be that at every other time of the year

How low self-esteem can impact relationships
I’m worth more than this, aren’t I? Overdue for a catch-up I shared a brew (then a beer) with Sally, a friend I’d not seen for a while. I quickly

Simple steps to reduce your stress
Let’s face it, life can be stressful at times. Whatever the reason you’re feeling frazzled why not try these ideas to help turn the stress dial down? Reviewing your patterns

Please don’t strive to be a better version of yourself
I frequently hear people say that they want to be the best version of themselves, and this saddens me. It suggests that they’re unhappy with who they are or perhaps

Stress, anxiety, and the myth of control
Most of us feel anxious at times, especially when there are lots of competing issues requiring our attention or action. People may worry about their work, finances, health (or that

Humility vs arrogance
Where are you on the modesty scale? Humility is often described as a virtue (especially within certain religions) but like many things in life it’s not as black and white