Sometimes stress management can become more complicated and, dare I say, stressful than it needs to be. So this blog post aims to simplify things by briefly explaining: what stress is, some common sources of stress and the four different ways you can manage stress (4 A’s: avoid, alter, adapt and accept). Finally, I share a simple system for knowing which of the 4 A’s to apply to a specific stressful situation.

In this blog post, we explore what the term "emotional caretaking" means and look at some of the common characteristics of emotional caretakers. We will also learn about the impact that emotional caretaking can have on relationships and how it can hurt both parties. Lastly, are 4 simple tips to help you step away from your role as an emotional caretaker and develop a more balanced approach between caring and taking in your relationships.

At the start of 2021, after almost a year of lockdown and online living, I wrote an article about digital self-care which seemed to resonate with readers and to this day it remains one of the most popular articles that I’ve written. Now, two years on, the lockdowns have lifted but digital overwhelm and overuse remains a challenge for many of us. Therefore, in this updated and improved blog post, I explain what digital wellbeing is, why practising digital self-care is so important and 15 strategies to help you flourish on and offline.

Instead of struggling through the winter months and waiting until January 1st to set some healthy new year’s resolutions, autumn is a great time to check in with yourself and find ways to support your wellbeing during this time of year. In this blog post, we will look at 10 ways that you can help yourself feel and function better in the coming months.

Listening is one of the most important skills we can have because it’s at the heart of so many things we do, from connecting with others to learning something new. And yet, when you think about it, most of us aren’t taught how to be good listeners. So it’s not surprising that we’re often struggling to connect with family members, friends, colleagues or clients.

Thankfully listening is a skill that can be learned and in this blog post, we’ll take a look at 8 practical things you can do to become a better listener.

In this article, we will start by exploring what toxic positivity is and how it differs from healthy positivity. Then we’ll look at the telltale signs of toxic positivity and some of the ways the ‘good vibes only’ trend can be bad for us and others. And finally, we will go through 5 tips for dealing with toxic positivity.

In this blog post, we’ll explore what procrastination is, what might underlie it and how you can turn your procrastination excuses into productive actions.

As part of the 80 Miles in May challenge for Mental Health Awareness Month, I ran 140km! This experience inspired me to write a post about the benefits of running for your wellbeing and share some tips to help you get started on your own running journey.

We will explore how a self-care plan can help you establish a healthy routine and identify coping strategies in times of crisis. Then we will go through the 7 steps of creating your unique self-care plan tailored to your needs and lifestyle.

Regularly making the time and effort to take care of ourselves is essential for our wellbeing and the prevention of lifestyle diseases. And, no, it’s not selfish or self-indulgent. The more we nurture ourselves, the better we can take care of others as well. After all, you can’t pour from an empty cup.

If left unaddressed, burnout can make it very difficult to function personally and professionally as well as reduce your quality of life. With this in mind, in order to recognise burnout and address it in its early stages, it’s important to know what to look out for.

Research suggests that imposter syndrome is relatively common and a google search for ‘imposter syndrome’ yields over 6 million results suggesting that it is something many people experience and want to know more about. In this blog post, we will explore what imposter syndrome is, what might cause it, and what can keep the imposter cycle going. Finally, we will look at 5 things you can do to cope with your imposter feelings.

Psychological wellbeing is not the same as being free of mental illness. While there are many ways that you can boost your psychological wellbeing, in this blog post we will explore how connecting with others, learning new skills, practising mindfulness and meaningfulness, and finding purpose in your everyday life can help you feel and function better.

Plug into these 10 podcasts to lift your spirits, be inspired, learn something new, and boost your well-being, if you’re in the need of a little pick-me-up.

As part of Mental Health Awareness Week 2021, I share five mental health lessons from the past year and how we can incorporate them into our mental self-care going forward.

You’ve decided to work with a coach - congratulations! It can be a big decision to start a coaching journey and many people put off getting the help they need to work towards their goals. However, as the coaching field continues to grow, there are more and more life coaches entering the space, each offering a slightly different approach, focus, or results.

There is growing research suggesting that nature, because of its many health benefits, could have a central role in injecting health back into our cities. Continue reading to find out more about the many benefits of nature and how you can incorporate them into your life.

Coaching, counselling, therapy, and mentoring, are all services that have helped thousands of people live life better and work towards their goals, but they are often confused and used interchangeably. While these services are similar and there is overlap, they are generally delivered by professionals with different credentials with different end goals and different relationships with their clients.

Although technology comes with many advantages, social media and devices can be very addictive and negatively impact our well-being. If not used properly, they can impact our productivity, self-esteem, body image, mental health, sleep and sense of connection. This is why it is so important to practise digital self-care and set boundaries.