Category: Energy
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Why Light Matters for Your Health & Productivity
In last month’s series on embracing the autumn-winter season, we touched on the importance of light exposure. Many of you had questions, so I thought it would be worthwhile to explore this topic in greater detail this month, as there’s a lot more to it than...
How can I stay motivated & healthy in the darker months?
This month’s subscriber question, comes from Carla: Hi Kate, I find it tough to stay motivated during the autumn and winter months. I don’t exercise as much as I do in the spring and summer. I tend to reach for more unhealthy comfort foods. Plus, waking up and...
Embrace the Seasons to Support Your Wellbeing & Productivity
As the days grow shorter and the air becomes crisper, it's time to embrace the natural rhythms of the seasons and adjust our routines to support our health and wellness. Autumn invites us to prepare for the colder months ahead, but it’s important that we do so...
Making the Most of the Seasonal Change
At the start of October, there’s a noticeable shift in the air - literally and figuratively. The days are getting shorter, the mornings are colder. We swap out sandals for boots and iced coffees for hot teas. For many of us, this change can feel like a...
Navigating the Busy Months Ahead
This month's question comes from Mark: Hi Kate, Usually, I look forward to returning to work in September because I enjoy the structure and routine it provides, especially after a more relaxed summer. However, I’m anticipating that the period from September to...
Your toolkit for a calm & productive Q4
As September rolls in, transitioning from the laid-back pace of summer to the demands of work can feel challenging. However, with the right approach, you can not only ease back into your routine but also set the stage for a productive and successful Q4. ...
When I feel tired, should I rest or exercise?
This month's question comes from Judy: Hi Kate, There are days when I don’t want to exercise because I feel lethargic and lacking in energy, but sometimes, I push myself to do it and then I feel better afterwards. So, how do I distinguish between fatigue that...
The Signs & Consequences of Over-Exercising
In my previous post about over-exercising, we explored what the term means and some situations and personality types often at risk. Take a read here, if you haven’t already. In this post, we'll take a closer look at the signs of over-exercising and its impact...
Take back control & disconnect from work to find more balance
Mentally disconnecting from work is not as easy as just ‘not thinking about work’. I get that. This is why we have been exploring not only what mentally disconnecting means and why it is important, but also how it can affect our day-to-day lives, such as...
How can I shake off the Sunday blues & fully enjoy my weekend?
This month's question comes from Nicola: Hi Kate, I have trouble fully disconnecting from work over the weekends. While I enjoy the relief on Friday afternoons and I can fully relax on Saturday, the looming pressure of Monday often creeps in on Sundays. As a...
Mentally Disconnecting from Work
In our fast-paced world of modern work, the boundary between professional and personal life often blurs, leaving many hardworking people struggling with being unable to mentally disconnect from work. The relentless demands of emails, deadlines, and constant...
How to detox in a healthy, balanced way
So far this month we’ve explored why we need to detox and then the typical results people experience during and after a detox. In this post, our focus shifts to the essential aspect of how you undertake a healthy detox. I'm emphasising the term 'healthy' as...
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