Why Doing Less Might Help You Achieve More Do you find it hard to focus on one task for any length of time? Do you have six tabs open on your laptop at all times, switching from one thing to another, convinced you're being productive? That has definitely been me in the past, and if I'm honest, I still catch myself slipping back into those habits from time to time. For years, I wore multitasking like a badge of honour. I was the person who could answer emails while on a call,

Looking back now, I’m fairly sure my nan would probably have been diagnosed with OCD. But when I was little, she was just Nan. She had her ways, as lots of older relatives do. She hated insects or animals coming into the house because they brought germs in with them. She was always cleaning. Drawers were packed with things she thought might one day be useful — elastic bands, old envelopes, carefully folded plastic bags — organised into neat little piles. Looking back, it sat

the human side we keep forgetting We all accept that change is part of working life. New structures, shifting priorities, different expectations. What often gets missed is the human side of it—how change actually feels for people. Because while organisations focus on timelines and delivery, individuals are often dealing with something much more personal: uncertainty, pressure, and the quiet question of “what does this mean for me?” That gap is where a lot of change programmes

A compassionate guide to what it is, what it feels like, and how we support each other Let’s talk about something that’s often misunderstood, and not always talked about in the kindest way—Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), sometimes called emotionally unstable personality disorder (EUPD) in the UK. You might have heard the term before. You might even have some ideas about what it means. But for a lot of people, those ideas come from stigma, not understanding. So this is

Have you ever had that moment in life when you wonder: What really matters? What makes all of this feel worthwhile? Sometimes it can come through a life changing event, but others times just in a quiet moment. Meaning isn’t something we’re handed. It’s something we notice, shape, and return to—again and again—through the way we live our lives. Although some core aspects may remain the same, meaning changes over time. And while it may sound like a big, philosophical idea, it

Uncertainty has become part of everyday working life. Organisations are changing quickly. Strategies shift, restructures happen, and sometimes difficult decisions like redundancies are made. For many people, the future can feel unclear or unsettling. We are certainly living through challenging times. In times like these, leadership really matters. Not the always-in-control version of leadership, because this is not true, but something more human. Something more real. Vulnerab

I work for myself and I am a widow, which means I spend a lot of time alone. And honestly? I like it. I’m comfortable in my own skin. I enjoy the quiet. When life gets busy, I actually crave time on my own. But even someone as content with their own company as me still needs connection.. That’s not a contradiction — it’s biology. We’re social beings (yes, even the introverts) Humans are wired for connection. From a neuroscience perspective, our brains are literally built to

Let’s start with a confession: I love January. There is something quietly magical about it — the pale winter light, crisp mornings, and that sense of stillness in the air. It feels like a pause, a breath, a moment where the world hasn’t quite rushed back into full swing yet. What I don’t love is the noise. The constant pressure to change your life , set big goals, overhaul your habits, lose weight, go to the gym every day, achieve more, be better, do more — it all starts with

As we come to the end of another year, I’ve been reflecting on how much pressure we place on ourselves during this season — often without even noticing. The “shoulds,” the expectations, the comparison, the push to do more, plan more, achieve more. And yet… if we look closely at nature, at the rhythm of the seasons, Winter is whispering something entirely different: Slow down, Rest, Soften. Release. But that’s rarely what the world encourages. The Noise of the Season To be com

“Sometimes the strongest thing you can do is rest.” We often talk about resilience as if it’s about pushing through — about grit, stamina, and “just keeping going.” Real resilience isn’t about how much we can endure. It’s about how kindly we respond to ourselves while we endure. 💬 Rethinking What It Means to Be Resilient For too long, resilience has been defined as endurance — the ability to bounce back quickly and keep performing. But that definition can leave us burnt o

I don’t know about you, but lately it seems many people I speak to are running on empty. It’s as if the world has sped up — and we’re all...

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Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “Why do I keep doing this?” Maybe it’s talking down to yourself, avoiding difficult...

A compassionate guide for individuals, communities, and workplaces. Trauma isn’t always loud. Sometimes it whispers through everyday...

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Why "Good Enough" is Enough. Perfectionism is a trait that is often lauded in today’s society, with many seeing it as necessary for...