Category: Stress
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The September Shift: Reset for Q4
As summer fades and the routine of work looms, many people experience what is sometimes called the “September Scaries” - a feeling of ‘impending doom’ now the summer is over and with a busy end of the year on the horizon. It’s the anxiety that arises as the...
Lessons learnt in Siena – Preparation is key
This week we’re looking at how to best prepare for your holiday. Many people, including myself, often find the lead-up to a holiday quite stressful for various reasons. There’s finalising the travel plans, packing, leaving your home in order and tying up loose...
Lessons learnt in Siena – The power of presence
I recently went on holiday to Siena in Italy, and if you’ve followed me for a while now, you’ll know that I often share my insights or ‘lessons learned’ whilst on holiday. For me, holidays can be a brilliant opportunity for insights and reflection as you’re out...
How I manage my stress
In last week’s post, I introduced the concept of the ‘Stress Cycle’ – what I believe is one of the most important ways we can successfully navigate the modern-day world. The key is in breaking the constant of chronic stress, with intentional forced moments of...
The Stress Cycle – the best tool for managing stress
Last week, I identified chronic stress as being a big, if not the biggest, threat to our wellbeing in our busy, modern lives. Understanding why we struggle is key because it helps us take responsibility for our challenges and enables us to pre-empt and navigate...
Chronic stress – a modern-day companion
Stress is an unavoidable aspect of modern life, affecting each of us to varying degrees. Whether we're dealing with the constant pressures of daily life or facing unexpected challenges, like the loss of a loved one or a sudden job loss, stress is an intrinsic...
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...
Take back control & disconnect from work to find more balance
Mentally disconnecting from work is not as easy as just ‘not thinking about work’. I get that. This is why we have been exploring not only what mentally disconnecting means and why it is important, but also how it can affect our day-to-day lives, such as...
How can I shake off the Sunday blues & fully enjoy my weekend?
This month's question comes from Nicola: Hi Kate, I have trouble fully disconnecting from work over the weekends. While I enjoy the relief on Friday afternoons and I can fully relax on Saturday, the looming pressure of Monday often creeps in on Sundays. As a...
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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.