Category: Mindset
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Create a healthy body for life, not just the summer
This month, I’ve been talking about ‘bikini bodies’, fad diets and quick fixes. In this final post of the series, I want to shine the light on something far more important to me: sustainable wellbeing and self-care. Having the ‘body you want’ and feeling...
The trap of quick fixes for a ‘summer body’
The promise of fast weight loss can be tempting, especially with summer on the horizon. But the truth is, losing weight quickly often comes with significant downsides. Rapid weight loss usually involves extreme calorie restrictions or fitness fads, which can...
My thoughts on the ‘summer bikini body’ message
As summer approaches, the pressure to achieve the elusive "bikini body" or "perfect summer figure" intensifies. Magazine covers, social media influencers, and even well-meaning friends often perpetuate the idea that only a certain type of body is worthy of...
How can I stay consistent with exercise?
This month's subscriber question comes from Karen: Hi Kate, In my 20s and 30s, I used to be very active and would typically swim 2 to 3 times a week, as well as find time for a weekly 5km run. However, now that I’m in my 40s, I have found myself barely doing...
How to build lasting, healthy habits
In last week’s blog post, I started the conversation about why people fail to sustain new habits. If you missed it, you can find it here before reading this post, as I always think it’s best to understand the ‘why’, before getting to the ‘how’. In this post,...
Why most people fail to create new habits
Creating and maintaining new habits can be a real challenge for many of us. In my coaching practice, I often find that helping people to establish sustainable habits is just as important as helping them reach their goals. It's about transforming these habits...
Exercise smarter, not harder
Last time, we talked about the importance of listening to our bodies - a fundamental step in not just avoiding over-exercise, but also for good selfcare. Today, let's finish the conversation with a focus on finding the exercise routines that truly support our...
Could You Be Over-Exercising?
Exercise is an essential pillar of health and wellbeing. After all, our bodies are designed to move. However, just as too little movement can be detrimental to our health and longevity, the opposite end of the spectrum - over-exercising - poses its own set of...
How to set your goals for 2024
In today’s blog post, I’m sharing the process I use to help my clients set their goals for the upcoming year. If you want to follow this process, take some time to read through to the end before starting anything. Once you're clear on what you're doing, you'll...
I feel like I don’t even have time to think about big goals!
This month's question comes from Mia: Hi Kate, I love the idea of creating and working on big life goals but I feel my life is so busy that I don’t have the time or energy needed to achieve them! I just don't feel it's realistic for me. My answer: ...
The transformative impact of setting goals
On the journey of life, the process of setting goals serves as a compass, steering us toward our aspirations, visions, and dreams. Whether big or small, these goals create guidelines for our personal development and success ... Whatever ‘success’ looks like for...
Effective strategies for beating imposter syndrome
In last week’s post, I answered Lara’s question about how to stop dismissing praise, compliments, and positive feedback – which is a very common feature of imposter syndrome. In today’s post, I’m going to provide you with some more practical techniques for...
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