Category: Stress
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When stress becomes your operating system
Last week, we explored how stress can become your normal - so familiar that you don’t even realise you’re operating from it. This week, we’re going to go a step further. Because once stress becomes your default, it doesn’t just show up in your body, it starts...
You can be so used to being stressed, that you don’t even realise you are
I recently shared a client insight on LinkedIn that really seemed to resonate. It was this: “You can be so used to being stressed… that you don't even realise you are.” It quickly became one of my most-read posts, with lots of comments and messages from people...
A calmer morning without changing your schedule
Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve been exploring the pressure of internal expectations, especially when it comes to our wellbeing. Not just the pressure to "do it all," but to do it all well, and how that pressure often stems from good intentions, but poor...
When your good intentions become heavy expectations
Last week, we looked at the invisible pressure many people carry - the internal checklist of wellbeing “shoulds” that rarely seem to get ticked off. This week, I want to go deeper into where that pressure comes from, and why it sticks around… even when your...
The Invisible Weight of ‘Shoulds’…
There’s a certain kind of pressure that doesn’t scream loudly, but quietly chips away at us in the background. Like a grey cloud that’s always hanging overhead, it becomes so familiar that many people stop noticing it altogether - or the toll it’s quietly...
How do I stay steady when I don’t know what’s next?
This month’s subscriber question comes from Lynsay: “I was recently made redundant and it’s knocked me more than I expected. I feel somewhat ‘lost’, unmotivated, and unsure what I even want next. I’ve always been a fairly driven person, so this unsettled...
The quiet space where change begins
Transition is often painted as a clean turning point - a bold decision, a fresh start, a new chapter. But in reality, it rarely feels that clear. It’s usually a period of time (a phase) that feels foggy, tiring, tender, and unsettling. You might feel...
When life feels uncertain…it may be a sign of transition
Whether it’s something big like a change in work, home, or relationships, or something more subtle, we all move through personal transition phases at various stages in life. Some we choose, others we don’t. Transition is the space between what was and what’s...
The simple tools that helped my client reclaim her time & reduce stress
If you’ve ever tried to improve your time and energy management, you’ve probably experienced this: you start with good intentions, maybe even implement a few strategies, but somehow things slip back into old patterns. The truth is, the real difference happens...
The three essential shifts to take back control of your time & energy
Last week, we explored how time and energy management goes beyond productivity – it’s a crucial part of reducing stress and feeling in control in every area of your life, not just work. This week, we’re uncovering the three essential shifts that will help you...
Take control of your time & energy – and watch everything change
Time and energy management is often seen as a productivity tool, but in reality, it’s one of the most powerful forms of self-care. Managing your time effectively isn’t just about getting more done - it directly impacts your wellbeing, stress levels, and overall...
The power of self-compassion in positive change
The journey to forming new habits and reaching our goals is often less about flawless execution and more about how we approach the process and handle the bumps along the way. One of the biggest challenges many of us unknowingly face is the harsh inner critic -...
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