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Use hygge to make the most of Winter
This week I’m discussing ‘hygge’, which can be best described as a Danish attitude and approach to life. Hygge, pronounced ‘hoo-ga’, originates from an Old Norse word, “hugga,” which means to comfort or console. It is also where the English word “hug” comes from,...
Simple ways to stay active when WFH
Last week, I spoke about how the pandemic has caused widespread feelings of isolation, loneliness and boredom for many people, which I predict will be amplified over the coming winter period with the darker, shorter days and poor weather. I offered some ideas...
Ward off loneliness & boredom
One of the main issues to arise from lockdown measures and working from home has been isolation and the lack of socialising, face-to-face interaction and travel. I’ve heard many people share how they at times feel lonely, disconnected, bored, uninspired and at a loss...
How to keep your mood up this Winter
It’s in challenging, stressful times that we can be at the mercy of our thoughts and feelings. However, most people have more control over their thoughts, and therefore how they feel, than they realise! Furthermore, our thoughts and feelings can also be at the...
Can’t escape work at home?
Many people right now are feeling as though their life revolves solely around work with no separation between work and home. And this is not just about when you stop and start work, it’s also about who you are being and how you feel -- many people feel like...
Support yourself this winter during the pandemic
After having such glorious weather here in the UK for pretty much the entire Spring and Summer, it definitely feels like things have shifted gears into Autumn this past week. I’ve been saying for some time now how the weather undoubtedly had a positive impact...
Burnout and the ‘always on’ culture
Last week I started a conversation on burnout, looking at what causes/contributes to the, now recognised medical condition. This week we’re looking more closely at why and how the real-life working challenges of current times (re lockdown and working from home)...
A life-changing antidote to stress
It is said that: "A (wo)man without a vision for his/her future will always return to the past". This is a quote that I often bear in mind and I truly believe that having a vision in life is a major antidote to stress and depression. It makes sense...
Making time for relfection post pandemic
So we’re now 8 weeks into lockdown here in the UK and during this time, I’ve spoken to many, many people through the various webinars and promotions I’ve been running. I’ve also been continuing on with private client sessions and doing a lot of work with...
Are you stuck in the cycle of all or nothing?
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been on a lot of 1-2-1 calls with potential clients or as a service for people within companies whereby employees have the opportunity to take up a session with me to get support around any aspect of their wellbeing --mental,...
How to boost your immunity naturally
Right now, many people are worried about their health and the health of their loved ones, so today I want to touch on what supports versus depletes the immune system. This can be a really big topic yet it’s also pretty simple and obvious because, as always,...
Guidelines for healthy & effective homeworking
Our home is usually our sanctuary and safe place where we should, in theory, get all of our basic needs met. You come home after a day’s work and want to kick back, rest, spend time with family, have dinner and then sleep. Home is for many people a...
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