Category: Stress
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Navigating the Busy Months Ahead
This month's question comes from Mark: Hi Kate, Usually, I look forward to returning to work in September because I enjoy the structure and routine it provides, especially after a more relaxed summer. However, I’m anticipating that the period from September to...
Your toolkit for a calm & productive Q4
As September rolls in, transitioning from the laid-back pace of summer to the demands of work can feel challenging. However, with the right approach, you can not only ease back into your routine but also set the stage for a productive and successful Q4. ...
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...
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