Category: Stress
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Sleep & Rest: The foundation most busy people overlook
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been sharing the ‘wellbeing foundations’ that underpin my work - from nutrition and movement to mindset, time and energy management, and a sense of purpose and progress. In this final foundation, we’re looking at sleep and rest,...
Purpose & Progress: From reacting to living intentionally
Over the past few weeks on the podcast, and here in these article versions, I’ve been sharing the Wellbeing Foundations that underpin my work: the core pillars that support both health and performance in everyday life. In this episode, I’m exploring another one...
How stress shapes your thinking & how to take back control
When life feels intense, it’s easy to assume our thoughts are simply reactions to what’s happening around us. But the truth is, stress doesn’t just affect how we feel; it changes how we think. Your mindset influences everything: how you see challenges, how you...
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...
Why busy people often struggle with their eating habits
Food is one of those areas that many people find challenging, especially when life is busy. Most of the people I work with aren’t doing anything “wrong” on purpose; they’re simply eating in ways that make sense in the moment when they’re short on time or running on...
Understanding Stress: the hidden driver of so many modern challenges
Stress is one of those words we throw around all the time. “I’m stressed.” “That was stressful.” “Work is stressful.” But how often do we stop and ask: what actually is stress? Why do some challenges leave us buzzing with energy, while others completely drain...
Why we struggle in today’s busy modern world
So many people leading busy, modern lives are running on empty. Between endless to-do lists, constant notifications, fear-driven headlines, and the pressure to always be “on,” it’s no wonder we end up feeling drained, stuck, or permanently in survival mode. The...
The August Reset: Let your nervous system catch up
Every August, I consciously slow down and recharge - practising what I preach about intentionally cycling in and out of stress, which means I make sure periods of intensity are followed by rest and recovery. This year looks slightly different. I won’t be taking...
When you’re in survival mode, it’s hard to dream
If you're tired, stressed, and juggling a million things, the idea of finding a new role or switching jobs can feel depressing rather than like a move towards something better. One client I worked with a few years ago was in exactly that place. She was running...
Shifting from survival mode to choosing in your job search
Last week, I shared how stress and fear can distort your perspective during a job search. This tendency only intensifies when financial pressure is mounting or uncertainty is high, especially with the added impact of fear-driven news stories. We shift into a...
When fear takes over the job search
Even the most experienced, successful professionals can start to feel a little shaky during a job search. And it’s not because they’re not capable, it’s because searching for work, especially when under pressure, taps into some of the most primal fears we hold...
Calm is a performance advantage
...not a luxury, not laziness… but a hidden strength we often overlook. One of the patterns I see again and again in high performers is this: They operate incredibly well under pressure. They can stay focused, switch into action quickly, and get things done, even when...
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