How often do you find yourself feeling like you “should be doing more,” even when you’re already stretched thin?
This month’s articles have explored something I see all the time – the subtle but exhausting pressure of internal expectations, particularly around wellbeing and self-care. Whether it’s trying to eat better, move more, meditate, journal, declutter, or finally get through that to-do list… these “shoulds” can quietly chip away at our energy, motivation, and sense of enoughness.
We’ve looked at where this pressure comes from, why it sticks around, and what actually helps you move forward in a more grounded and sustainable way, without guilt, shame, or unrealistic expectations.
If you’ve missed any of this month’s pieces, you’ll find them all below.
This Month’s Articles
May 2nd, 2025 – The invisible weight of ‘shoulds’…
There’s a certain kind of pressure that doesn’t scream loudly but quietly chips away at us in the background. Like a grey cloud that’s always hanging overhead, it becomes so familiar that many people stop noticing it altogether – or the toll it’s quietly taking on their energy, focus, and sense of self. It’s the pressure of everything you feel you should be doing — and this is especially common when it comes to your wellbeing… Continue reading
May 9th, 2025 – When your good intentions become heavy expectations
In the first article, we looked at the invisible pressure many people carry – the internal checklist of wellbeing “shoulds” that rarely seem to get ticked off. This week, I want to go deeper into where that pressure comes from, and why it sticks around… even when your intentions are good. Here are some of the most common reasons people sabotage their best intentions and end up carrying the invisible weight of ‘shoulds’… Continue reading
May 16th, 2025 – Client story: A calmer morning without changing your schedule
In this article, I share a real-life example from a client – a senior leader with a demanding role, back-to-back responsibilities, and very little time to spare. She came to me feeling stretched thin, with a constant low-level sense of morning anxiety. Her day would begin with pressure already rising, but she felt there simply wasn’t time to do anything about it. Yet, she knew something needed to shift. … Continue reading
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Coming Soon: The Podcast!
If this month’s theme has struck a chord, you’re going to love what’s coming next. I’ll soon be launching a brand new podcast, designed for busy people who want to live well, and take care of themselves in a more sustainable, realistic way.
Think honest conversations, practical mindset tools, and doable strategies that actually work in real life, not just in theory.
Stay tuned, more details will be coming very soon!
Kate x
