As we head towards the lifting of lockdown, I challenge you today to pause and reflect on both the GOOD changes that have taken place because of it, and the LESS POSITIVE ones. From a personal perspective, I’ve had lots of positive time with my girls over the last year (particularly in the summer when the sun was out), my …
Fibre and why it matters
People typically only think about their fibre intake when they’re constipated, yet we should all ensure that we’re eating enough of it because… having sufficient fibre in your diet reduces your risk of bowel cancer, type 2 diabetes, stroke and heart disease fibre rich diets are thought to improve your gut health and provide a favourable environment for your gut …
The one thing…
I don’t know about you, but my life has never felt so busy or “noisy,” with competing demands constantly vying for my limited time and attention. So in typical me fashion, I’ve spent time reading more about productivity and change psychology, with a view to helping both myself and my clients. We’ve talked previously about priorities, focus and pushing back, …
What is your vagus nerve & why is it important?
The vagus nerve is the primary nerve of the “rest and digest” part of your nervous system and it starts at the stem of your brain, runs down through your face, neck, chest & abdomen, supplying both your voice box and your digestive system with nerves. It is key for health and wellbeing because it calms the body down after …
“Autobiography in Five Short Chapters”
I wanted to share a beautifully thought-provoking poem with you today on the subject of change. It’s called “Autobiography in Five Short Chapters” and was written by Portia Nelson. It’s honest simplicity really spoke to me in reflecting on where I am in the journey towards my goals and I hope it does the same for you – regardless of …
Success breeds success
Us women tend to be far too critical of ourselves, always focusing on what we need to change or improve on, what we’re bad at, how far away we are from our goals, etc. And this mindset has a real impact on our happiness, our motivation and our general self-esteem. So today I want you to flip this on its …
Heart health
With Valentine’s Day approaching we’re talking about heart health today. Did you know that…? Heart disease is the number one killer of women. We show less obvious & often different symptoms to men when it comes to heart disease, which means it’s less likely to be noticed / investigated / treated. (For example, a women experiencing a heart attack is …
How many a day?
Depending on where you’re looking, you’ll see different advice on how much fruit and veg you should be eating a day. Some resources focus on portions, with the most common being 5 to 7 a day. (For more advice on what constitutes a portion of fruit and veg, check out this guidance from the Association of UK Dieticians.) Women’s Health …
Who are you really? And what do you really want?
There’s been a real theme in some of the things I’ve been reading recently around being authentically you and about breaking down the barriers (both real, but more often perceived) that prevent us from creating a life that we thrive in and feel passionate about. So let me ask you to reflect on a couple of questions today… If you …
Lockdown habits
How many of these describe your life at the moment? Wearing “active wear” / stretchy waistbands regardless of being active? Or having every intention of working out and the day getting away from you? Sitting for the vast majority of the day? Rarely changing position? Drinking more alcohol than you normally would? Baking more? Comfort eating more frequently? Whatever your …