Category: Movement
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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...
How poor posture impacts your stress levels & more
This week we’re talking about the impact of poor posture on our health and wellbeing. I think it’s especially important to shed light on this topic because so many people are now working from home either part or full-time, but how many have a good desk set-up? How...
Protect & support your immune system this Winter
Immunity has become a hot topic over the past couple of years for obvious reasons. So, as we approach Winter where more people typically get colds and flu and what with the big C still hanging around, I thought it would be a good time to revisit this topic so that you...
The importance of daily activity & easy ways to move more
After last week’s Q&A post, where I answered Simon’s question on how to keep up healthy habits over the long-term, quite a few people shared with me that they don’t know what they should be doing. I think this is partly because of the overwhelming amount of...
How can I achieve my wellbeing goals around my busy lifestyle?
This month’s question comes from Simon: Hi Kate, Life and work end up being so busy that I just can't seem to be able to keep up my wellbeing goals over the long-term. Then I feel completely defeated and resort back to my old ways. I want to make some...
Lessons learnt from a week of being in flow in Lisbon
I recently returned from a week’s holiday in Lisbon, Portugal. As I’ve shared before in previous blog posts, it’s common to get insights when we’re out of our normal routine and environment, and even more so for me when I’m in a different country experiencing an...
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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.