Perimenopause and menopause often arise at a time in our lives when we are spinning lots of plates, looking after everyone else and...

It’s all well and good talking about living mindfully but it can often be difficult to do. However, if we can become more aware of what...

Many of us will see the biggest changes to our skin during perimenopause and menopause. It may feel tighter, drier, itchier and rougher...

Perimenopause and menopause are massive life events for women. Seen as a taboo until very recently, discussions and awareness are...

Rest and relaxation are hugely important for our children and I'm a great believer in allowing them the time they need to do this. I...

Mindfulness enables the mind to have conscious awareness, which encourages us to learn from our own experiences. It's not about clearing...

For the third blog, in my Mindfulness mini series, I wanted to bust ten myths surrounding Mindfulness to illustrate how easy and...

This is probably the hardest article I have ever written because it is so personal to me. I've been considering doing it for a while and have finally managed to. I haven't been asked to write it for anyone and I'm not a grief expert, just someone wanting to share their experiences in the hope that it may help one other person. Grief is still seen as something we shouldn't mention, fold it away in a drawer and try to deal with it whilst not causing a fuss. But, whether we are

Do you sometimes feel directionless, not know where you're heading, just going through the motions of everyday life? Do you try to make...

Christmas is considered one of the six most stressful life events, along with moving house, changing jobs and divorce. With just over a week to go until the 'big' day, many of us are fully immersed in the craziness which can leave us feeling overwhelmed, overstretched, emotional and generally frazzled. Here are some techniques that can help to calm the mind, bring about some balance and allow us time to step off of the metaphorical treadmill. These tips can also work well if

I often get asked for gift ideas and recommendations so I've put together a guide for anyone looking for some inspiration. I have...

Here I share four easy to do mindfulness exercises that you can try. Take note of how they make you feel as you are doing them and...

For the first in my Mindfulness mini series I' thought I'd set out some of the basics. Mindfulness is a word that is banded about a lot....

I'm Nicola (most people call me Nic). I'm originally from Brighton, but have been living in and around London for just over twenty years....

In my last post I set out my twelve anchors which are practices I incorporate into my day to keep me grounded, feel safe and secure. I...

The power of strong anchors If any of you are struggling at the moment I hope that this article can help in a small way. I’ve been asked...

Is your house making you feel stressed, overloaded, overwhelmed, uninspired at the moment? A few years ago I wrote a post about the...

At the beginning of each new year do you spring out of bed, like a hare, ready to face life with a list of goals you want to achieve? I...

A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to be invited to join The Body Retreat team, as Holistic Therapist, in Andalusia on one of their...

It’s good to challenge ourselves, isn’t it?! Push ourselves to do something we either never considered doing before or thought that we...