Christmas is considered a particularly stressful time of year for many of us. Schedule overload, family tension, emotional strain and financial pressures. With four weeks to go until the 'big' day, some of us are fully embracing the festive craziness whilst many are completely overwhelmed, overstretched, emotionally drained 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 metaphorica

I've seen quite a lot of posts recently about Autumn Resets. How we should be doing this and how we should be doing that. Getting this...

What I do to try to reduce stress during my kids exams I originally wrote this article a year ago just before both of my daughters...

On a trip to Copenhagen at the beginning of the year I visited the Happiness Museum. Set up by the Happiness Research Institute which is...

It's really fun in our house at the moment! One teenager is about to start A Level exams and the other GCSEs. How did this happen?!?! Some might say I'm a glutton for punishment! I am tired already, and I'm not particularly looking forward to these next few weeks, but I am hopeful we can get through without too many tears and tantrums. I've learnt a few strategies over the last couple of years that have really helped to reduce stress levels all round. I am by no means an ex

If you haven't given much thought to the year ahead but want to make some meaningful plans just know that you are not behind. Social media has been full of new year resolutions, what's in and out and posts about smashing goals and being a success. If you'd like to take control of 2024 but have felt weighed down with the heaviness of January, now is an ideal time to give it some thought. No matter what social media may lead us to believe we are exactly where we are meant to be

The power of strong anchors in our lives If you are struggling at the moment, and I know many people are, I hope that this article can...

Every year the month of September feels like a new beginning for me. It's the most appropriate time to reset routines and focus on a few small things I'd like to achieve every day. The spontaneous, sometimes chaotic, nature of the summer holidays are over and I'm craving the return of structure. What helps me achieve this is to set some new non negotiables for every day. I'm not sure I like the name 'non-negotiables' but I can't think of anything else. September is also a per

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

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...

As the parent of a teenager currently taking their GCSE exams I would love to be able to wave a magic wand to remove their feelings of stress, tiredness and overwhelm. In this short blog I'm sharing some techniques that, as a parent, I've been trying to implement in my house to create a calm environment conducive to learning. Eating well Not living off of processed food. Trying to cook nutritious colourful meals to feed the brain and provide some energy. Although some treats

Stress It affects us all at some stage or another. How we get the balance back in our lives can take a while. It’s a huge subject but...