We often struggle to achieve our goals and to create lasting change because what’s going on in our heads is at odds with them. What we do on a daily basis is typically a reflection of how we consciously or subconsciously see ourselves. Let me give you an example. I’ve set myself a goal of running a half marathon. Those …
Fake it ’til you make it
No, I’m not starting a new reality TV show, just encouraging you to think about how we achieve change or build confidence in our ability to do things. As women, we have a tendency to underplay our skills and abilities, our achievements and we are much more likely to suffer from “imposter syndrome” than men. And these traits can result …
Is this why you’re not achieving your goals?
There are a couple of key themes coming from my nutrition jumpstart that come up time and time again, across different areas of healthy living. How many of these resonate with you? many of us have a very all or nothing attitude towards life, often combined with a tendency to focus on the things we didn’t do so well. The …
“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 …
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 …
Willpower & motivation don’t last
“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing, that’s why we recommend it daily.” – Zig Ziglar The two terms are obviously interconnected – motivation is your reasons for acting, whereas willpower is you resisting short-term temptations in order to meet your long term goals. So if you’re struggling with a goal, or simply want to be …
Wrap your inner chimp up this Xmas
As we head towards Christmas and New Year, lots of familiar patterns and narratives tend to creep into our worlds. And they often centre around: why there’s little point in starting/continuing healthier habits pre-Xmas periods of excess and being more sedentary (which typically leads to us feeling less great and becoming even more sedentary) a focus on changing who we …
Enjoy the journey
Christmas can be both an amazing time of year and a super stressful one as we rush around trying to make everything “perfect”. Most of us have visions in our head of how things should be and this applies to life more generally, not just Christmas. We have specific ideas about the kind of person and parent we want to …
How do you prioritise what’s important when everything seems urgent?
Modern life is a hectic affair and for all the benefits that technology brings, it also tends to make us permanently available and at the mercy of other people’s to-do lists. I’m not saying that none of the incoming requests you receive are important, but most of those incoming calls / messages / emails will be much more important to …
How long does it take to form a new habit?
Lots of people say it takes 21-days. The reality is it depends entirely on how much action you take! Forming habits comes down to the frequency of action, not the passage of time. So if you spend 21 days thinking, learning and planning a change in your life, there might be some benefits to be had, but realistically you’ve spent …
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