The Pursuit Of Pause

Do you often find yourself rushing from one task to another, usually on auto-pilot and never really giving anything your full attention? You’re not alone. In our fast-paced world, it’s become the norm. Between our work obligations, commitments at home...

Mind, body, and spirit… these three elements combine to make us whole. At least, they should do if we take regular steps to take good care of them all. But you know as well as I do that self-care can...

You’re always busy, I know how you feel because for the last two decades I’ve been the owner of a small business which has meant juggling so many balls that I’ve lost count! There are times when a hectic work...

How often do you collapse into bed at the end of the day and wonder where the time went? We've all been there and I know that some of those days when our feet don't touch the ground can be...

Developing self-love and compassion is a practice that takes patience and daily effort. There’s no quick fix or hack that gets us there overnight, it’s a life-long practice complete with hurdles and occasional setbacks but nothing that we can’t work...

As the year ends, many of us traditionally take a moment to reflect on the months that have passed and make plans for the coming year.  Often this consists of a list of things to start doing...eat healthier, take up...

When the alarm went off this morning, did you wake up feeling well rested or did you reluctantly roll out of bed after hitting the snooze button as many times as you dare? If you’re finding it a struggle to...

If your mornings aren’t quite the holistic, mindful start to the day that you dream of then this is for you.  There's no need to get up hours earlier – unless you want to.  Most of these are simple but...

We all have those days when for whatever reason you’re feeling a bit lower than usual and can't quite remember where you left your motivation!  First off, it's OK - we all have them.  The key is in making sure...

The benefits of a night time routine are endless; most importantly though is that it prepares for a beautiful and restful nights sleep.  I'm sharing my night time ritual in the hope that it inspires you to create your own. ...

How often do you hit pause during the average day? Once? Twice? Never? There are lots of great reasons for doing this, as I discovered when I started doing it. If you need convincing, I’ve lined up some of the...

Living more intentionally. It sounds purposeful and appealing, but what does it mean? Many people drift through life as if they are in a trance. Living intentionally is the opposite of this. It enables you to connect with yourself in...

It hardly seems possible we are approaching the end of another year. Traditionally, it is a time to look back and reflect on the year that is ending, and to look forward to the one that is about to begin....

When it comes to resolutions or goals most of us tend to adopt an ‘all or nothing’ approach. And, if we trip up, we can sometimes feel like giving up altogether - but I promise that if you stick with...

Our daily rituals, the little things that fill our days, can seem insignificant. But, over time, they compound to create change; these can be positive or negative depending on our choices. It’s worth taking some time to think about anything...

Cultivating a sense of re-connection after a period of self-doubt or a health concern can feel like a challenge. The road ahead can look bumpy and a few setbacks are inevitable, but you’re not alone. So many of us have...

I think we’ve all had those times when we hear a gentle whisper telling us that something needs to change. We know that the voice is right, but often we resist what it’s asking of us. Why? Because change can...

Working from home needs a new level of flexibility. That’s for sure, but it also allows us to create more intentional days; to support our wellbeing and energy levels. 

Keeping your work day running smoothly can sometimes prove to be quite a challenge, right? Some days, you think you have it all under control and then the smallest thing send everything completely off track - including your stress levels!...

I don’t know about you but the power of simple daily habits never fails to surprise me. It’s the way I’ve approached making changes in my life for well over a decade now and I’ve used it to make changes in everything from the food I eat to my personal and spiritual growth...it always works. 

While I think it’s important to try and sprinkle a little self care into every day, sometimes we need more time to fully reconnect and recharge. With a busy schedule, that can take some planning, right? And I love a...