I used to let guilt steer my social calendar. I’d accept invites because I didn’t want to upset anyone, then show up depleted, distracted, and secretly resentful. Over time I learned that saying no kindly is an essential self-care skill—one that protects energy, preserves relationships, and models honest boundaries. This simple 7-step conversation plan helps me decline social invites...
Read more...
Hello — if you’ve just come away from a marathon of back-to-back video calls, I see you. I’ve spent many workdays...
I’ve loved using a weighted blanket for years—especially on evenings when my mind won’t switch off. The gentle...
I used to think naps were a luxury for toddlers or shift workers. Then I discovered the tiny, powerful reset a...
I used to think naps were a luxury for toddlers or shift workers. Then I discovered the tiny, powerful reset a well-trained 20–30 minute nap can provide: clearer thinking, steadier mood and a softer way through a hectic afternoon. Training your body to nap reliably is a skill—one you can build...
Read more... →
I used to be the person who “just checked” my phone for five minutes before bed and then found myself scrolling for an hour, heart racing, mind full of other people’s news. The result was predictable: late sleep, shallow rest, and mornings that felt heavy before they'd even begun. Over time I...
Read more... →
I’ve learned that asking for a mental health day can feel oddly vulnerable — like you’re admitting you’re not managing, or that you’re less committed than your colleagues. I want to reassure you: taking care of your mental health is a responsible, proactive step. Over the years I’ve...
Read more... →
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...
Read more... →
I remember the first time panic hit me so fast my hands went numb and my thoughts felt like they were sprinting down a dark tunnel. I felt helpless, like my body had betrayed me. Since then, I’ve learned breathing techniques that calm the nervous system within minutes. They don’t solve...
Read more... →
I used to be surprised by how much sugar hid in foods I thought were "healthy" or at least harmless. A quick scan of the supermarket shelves taught me that sugar wears many disguises: syrup, concentrate, juice, dextrose, maltodextrin… the list goes on. Over time I learned a few practical...
Read more... →
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,...
Read more... →
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...
Read more... →
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)...
Read more... →
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...
Read more... →