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Practical ways to lift the weight of stress and overwhelm
Stress and overwhelm often sneak up on us quietly. One moment, it’s just a busy day, and the next, everything feels heavier than it should. …
Simple ways to calm your mind when anxiety feels overwhelming
Sometimes life feels too busy, too noisy, and too heavy. Anxiety can sneak up on us quietly, making even simple things feel harder. You might …
Why your mind feels busier at night in perimenopause and menopause (and how to calm it gently)
If you find that bedtime is when your thoughts suddenly become louder, and you struggle to switch off and find peace and quiet in your …
Self-care and self-kindness: rewiring your brain for confidence and wellbeing
Why being kind to yourself matters Many if us are quick to show kindness to others but can struggle to extend that same gentleness to …
Why self-care in midlife matters
Many of us, and particularly those of us in midlife, aren’t very good at giving ourselves permission to take time just for us to practise …
Restoring rest: why quality sleep matters in midlife
We all know that good quality sleep is important. But, until we start experiencing poor sleep, we don’t tend to give it much thought. And …
Rediscovering your calm during menopause
Have you ever found yourself putting the car keys in the kitchen waste bin only to discover them the next day after turning the house …
Breathing to calm your mind and find balance
Have you ever noticed how your breathing changes when you’re feeling a little stressed or under pressure? At times, and sometimes far more often than …
When confidence feels out of reach
Rebuilding self-belief one step at a time. Low confidence doesn’t always wave and shout “hello, I’m here” loudly in your ear! Often, it just slowly …
Anxiety builds quietly and so can healing
Anxiety rarely arrives all at once. More often, it tiptoes in quietly, gradually building up, until one day, it feels like you’re carrying a really …
That under the surface stress we don’t talk about enough
Like anxiety, stress doesn’t usually show up in our lives with flashing lights, shouting “hiya, I’m here!”. It tends to creep in quietly. A little …
Small steps, steady change: a kinder approach to the New Year
As the year draws to a close, many of us start thinking about January and the familiar pressure to set big, bold New Year’s resolutions. …
