Category: Performance
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Why being intentional in the morning makes such a difference
This week’s episode was inspired by something a little different and quite exciting. I was contacted by BBC Radio and asked to contribute to a short segment on morning routines. It made me realise this is a topic I’ve touched on before, but what I shared in...
Time vs energy: the mistake most people are making
When it comes to productivity and performance, there's something crucial at the core of how people work and live day to day, and that's the difference between managing your time and managing your energy. What I see time and time again is that people focus on...
The hidden cost of not doing what you say you will
Today I want to talk about something that underpins far more than many people realise, and that’s self-trust. Because a pattern I often see in people who are struggling, and something most people experience at some point in their lives, is saying you’re going...
How to manage stress & stay resilient during high-pressure periods
Over the past few weeks, I’ve come through a particularly intense period of moving home. While moving itself might sound like one event, in reality, you’ll know it’s the volume of small, time-sensitive tasks that make it physically and mentally demanding. It...
When you’ve switched off… but you still can’t relax
Over the last couple of weeks on the podcast, I’ve been talking about mentally disconnecting from work - why it’s so difficult for many people, why work stays on our mind even after we’ve officially finished, and why even weekends don’t always feel truly...
Simplifying your life is sometimes the real work
This week’s podcast episode came directly from a real client story, one I shared on social media a couple of weeks ago. What stood out to me was how much response that post received. It was noticeably more than usual, which told me this is a pattern a lot of...
Why modern life makes change feel harder than it needs to be
After last week’s podcast episode and article, I received quite a few messages from listeners and newsletter subscribers. In that episode, I talked about why so many people struggle when they try to build new habits, make changes, or work towards new goals… and...
Why we ignore our body’s signals & the 7 blocks that hold us back
Last week, I talked about one of the most important (yet overlooked) foundations of self-care: listening to your body. Many people loved that episode, and I received several messages from clients and friends asking the same question: “Why do I still push...
The hidden modern-day health issue behind stress, fatigue and cravings
If you lead a busy life, chances are you’ve felt that mid-afternoon crash, the irritability when you’re hungry, or the “tired but wired” feeling at night. Many of my clients describe those symptoms when they first come to me, alongside stress, low mood, or...
Overcoming overwhelm: practical strategies for busy lives
If you lead a busy, pressured life, feeling overwhelmed is bound to happen from time to time. But for many people today, it’s become a constant state of being, and that’s when it starts to take a toll. Overwhelm doesn’t mean you’re failing. It usually means...
Time & Energy Management: For a calmer, more productive life
Time management is one of those areas most busy people feel they “should” be better at, or they might feel like it feels impossible to improve things based on how much they have going on all the time. However, the reality is that the problem isn’t usually...
My Ethos: Living well in our maxed-out world
In the first two articles and episodes, we looked at why life often feels so relentless for many people, and how stress, especially chronic stress, has become one of the biggest hidden challenges of modern life. So the natural next question is: what’s the...
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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.