Why a calming pre-commute routine matters (even on public transport)Commuting can feel like a conveyor belt of stress: crowds, delays, notifications, and the mental load of the day ahead. Over the years I’ve found that a small, intentional routine before I step out the door changes everything. It doesn’t remove the unpredictability of public transport, but it helps me arrive at my desk (or...
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I remember the first time panic hit me so fast my hands went numb and my thoughts felt like they were sprinting down a...
I used to be surprised by how much sugar hid in foods I thought were "healthy" or at least harmless. A quick scan of...
I remember the first time I tried to meditate properly: I sat cross-legged, set a timer for ten minutes and promised...
I remember the first time I tried to meditate properly: I sat cross-legged, set a timer for ten minutes and promised myself I would be calm and wise by the end. Five minutes in I was inventing grocery lists, replaying a meeting and wondering whether my phone would buzz. If that sounds familiar,...
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I often find that when anxiety quietly creeps in, the last thing I want is to stand in the kitchen for ages or follow a complicated recipe. Over the years I’ve learned that small, nourishing meals made from what’s already in the pantry can steady my nerves, soothe my digestion and pull me back...
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Hello — I’m sharing a week-long gentle movement plan for people who dislike gyms but want more energy. This is practical, low-pressure and built around short, pleasant practices you can fit into real days. I wrote it from personal experience of keeping movement enjoyable (and not gym-shaped)...
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It’s easy to leave a difficult conversation feeling raw, dizzy, or emotionally flattened. I’ve had conversations that knock the breath out of me — with family, a partner, a colleague — and I know how tempting it is to rush back into tasks, scroll for distraction, or replay every line until...
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I spent months drifting between shifted shifts, late-night work sprints and social weekends that stretched into the early morning. My sleep felt like a broken rhythm — sometimes I couldn’t fall asleep until 3am, other nights I woke at 5am and couldn’t get back to sleep. Rebuilding a steady...
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I keep returning to gratitude not because it’s a cure-all, but because a tiny, well-timed practice can shift my mood and interrupt a spiral faster than most other tools in my kit. Over the years I’ve taught and tried longer journaling rituals, but I’ve come to love a pocket-sized version: a...
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I remember the weeks that felt like a storm: back-to-back meetings, a sick child, a last-minute deadline and the little voice that kept telling me I should "do more" for my wellbeing. Over time I learned that when life gets unpredictable, what helps most isn’t an elaborate routine but a portable,...
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I’ve had conversations with readers, friends and clients who worry: “Is this burnout, or could it be depression?” It’s a heavy, confusing space to be in—symptoms overlap, life is messy, and getting the right support can feel overwhelming. I want to offer clear, practical guidance that...
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I used to think productivity and wellbeing were at odds. Long stretches at my desk felt like the only way to get through a to-do list, but they left me drained, foggy, and closer to burnout than I'd like to admit. Over time I found a rhythm that honoured both focus and my body: the Pomodoro method...
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I love a weekend reset. Even as someone juggling work, family and a thousand small tasks, taking 48 hours to slow down and recalibrate feels like a tiny act of rebellion against the busyness trap. Over the years I've learned that the secret to a truly restorative weekend isn’t just where you...
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