Category: Movement
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
There’s never enough time for my health & wellbeing!
This month's question comes from Adrian: Dear Kate, I find it hard to prioritise looking after my wellbeing in the ways I know I should outside of my work and family responsibilities. The weekdays start off rushed and hectic, I am focused on work all day and by...
Get back on track with your wellness after an indulgent summer
Summertime is synonymous with indulgence – from ice cream cones to lazy days by the pool, it's a time when we often let our healthy habits slide. Then, as the summer season winds down, many people face the challenge of getting back on track with their health...
Do you have New Year wellbeing goals?
It’s at this time of the year that many of us set new year’s resolutions or goals for the year ahead. I believe that goals are generally a very positive thing - We humans need to feel a sense of purpose and progress, without that we typically lack motivation...
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The secret to your success is hidden in your daily routines
More specifically, it's your morning routine or lack of, that truly sets the tone for the rest of your day: your health, mood, focus, energy and overall productivity. Which is why I've created this free 12-page guide to help you design your own custom morning routine so that you can be at your best every day.