We’ve talked before about our inner voices and today we’re focused on the one that tells you to quit during a workout. Or to do less reps. Or to dial it back a bit. Or to not even get started. Just to be clear, this is NOT aimed at those times when your core / pelvic floor NEEDS you to …
The typical causes of back pain in women
I’ve touched on this a few times now, so thought I’d put all of my ramblings together in one place. Putting aside any specific injury, unexplained back pain is typically blamed on general wear and tear of the discs, bones, joints and ligaments of the spine and / or a “weak” core. And it presents quite differently in men and …
No mud, no lotus
I was listening to a guided meditation recently that spoke to this phrase and I thought it was a fabulous sentiment to hold in your mind when things feel tough or uncertain. Whilst it’s entirely natural to turn away from challenge (or indeed pain), in any area of our lives, there’s often huge benefit from acknowledging and sitting with our …
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 …
A letter to yourself…
Have you ever written one? If not, don’t immediately dismiss the idea. It’s a powerful motivational tool that I’ve been encouraged to do several times now and one which can really help to provide clarity on what you want – both in the short and longer term. So grab a pen and some paper, get yourself comfortable and reflect on …
What does healthy look and feel like?
Pause for a second and reflect on how you might answer that question. There is no right answer and we all have different views, but interestingly, rarely do any of the women I know, work with or see on social media answer this with the body they’re in. Is that because there’s something fundamentally wrong with all of our bodies? …
What are your priorities as lockdown lifts?
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 …
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 …