Neom Stress Audit: How We Can Beat Stress
The Neom Organics stress audit results are in and it is pretty staggering. A whopping big 9 out of 10 women in the UK are stressed, with 36% agreeing that they were stressed every day. On an encouraging note over half of respondents state that taking time to look...
Mummy & Baby Yoga at Carmenta Life: the Benefits.
Berkhamsted is such a fabulous place to raise children there is no wonder that there are loads of classes available to engage and stimulate your baby. The beauty of mummy and baby yoga is that the class addresses the needs of new mums too! Motherhood is one demanding...
Is weight loss your goal? Why yoga in Berkhamsted might be the answer:
We all know that to shed unwanted kilos we need to make healthy food choices and exercise regularly, but did you know that to burn fat we need to relax and unwind too? Why stress is the enemy to weight loss: During periods of stress, the 'fight or flight' response is...
Would you like to feel more positive? Take a gratitude walk in Berkhamsted
Today I took a gratitude walk, committing to dwelling in the moment and giving thanks for my blessings, not getting lost in rumination. I saw wide open fields reminding me of the rich potential of life and glorious blossom symbolising the rebirth of spring. I searched...
Walk and Talk – a New Approach to Psychology in Berkhamsted
Get your body moving while we sort out what’s on your mind! As a qualified psychologist, yoga teacher and personal trainer, the idea of blending the three disciplines into a “walk and talk” format came about very organically. It seems that the rest of psychology is...
When to push, when to surrender: the concept of right effort
I haven't had a night out in 166 days... It's given me a lot of thinking time! Next week marks the one year anniversary of our return to the UK and the life lesson I'm reflecting on (yup, kicking and screaming again) is the concept of 'right effort'. There is much to...
What’s your WHY?
2014 – A year of digging deep and the stuff that got me through. You could say we bit off more than we could chew last year, but you have to respond to life as it evolves and things don’t always occur at an opportune moment. We made bold decisions and big moves and...
What makes a new place feel like home?
We're nearly one year in to our UK adventure and I find it fascinating to ponder the things that make a new place feel like home. For me it's about social connection and creating a shared history. (School and nursery mums, you have been phenomenally kind and...
Betrayal: to seek revenge or forgive?
Dealing with the aftermath of betrayal and the challenge of forgiveness often comes up in my coaching work. I recently came across a fascinating book entitled: “Beyond Revenge: The Evolution of the Forgiveness Instinct” by Michael McCullough which gives great insight...
How to lose weight just by thinking about it
Lose weight just by thinking about it... sounds too good to be true? Here's some recent research that might just bring a smile to your face. This has got to be one of my favourite studies of all time. For years I've been banging on about the value of 'incidental'...
You are safe, you are loved, you are held.
“You are safe, you are loved, you are held.” These were the words that came to me during my yoga today. As my hands purposefully cradled my abdomen I found myself repeating them to my unborn child. I found a deep sense of peace in that connection and it struck me...
Life won’t wait: 7 top tips for embracing change
What's your relationship with change? When you contemplate the concept of change, what thoughts, words, images, memories or feelings surface for you? For most of my life I confess I was a little resistant to change - I was a creature of habit, happy with my routine...
Even when I lose I’m winning: The secret to harmonious relationships
I've been pondering these beautiful and insightful words from singer John Legend. They've helped me embrace our planned move to the UK. While I adore Sydney life, I know that for my precious family unit to really flourish as a whole, we need make a move. Whatever...
How to make your resolutions work
How did you go with your resolutions last year? Did you tell others about them? Did you break them down into sub goals? Did you keep checking in with them? Did you brainstorm potential obstacles and strategies to overcome them? Did you celebrate your wins? Did you...
Top 5 tips to making effective resolutions.
If you are going to set resolutions for 2014, and research shows that people who set goals are more likely to achieve them, then these are the best types of goals to formulate: Intrinsic (personally rewarding to you, not what others want for you), Authentic (resonate...
A happy new years resolution for you!
We’re just days away from a brand new year, here’s a resolution to consider: commit to boosting your positive emotions on a daily basis. Why? Research has shown that when we’re happy, we tend to make better decisions and function more effectively. In my experience,...
How to have your Christmas cake and eat it too: Top tips to navigate the silly season
There is much to relish at Christmas time but come January we can wind up feeling sluggish and toxic from indulging in a bit too much fun. These are my top tips for navigating the silly season. #1: Set an intention for the holiday period. What would you like to...
Motherhood observation #7: permission to fill your cup, guilt free!
Motherhood observation #7: Self-care is not indulgent, it is not a luxury, it is essential. Mothers are only human and you need time out to replenish. Use that down time wisely, with the express intention of filling your cup. The weekend is there for you to unwind too...
Motherhood observation #6: Take the advice that works for you
Motherhood observation #6: Take the advice that works for you and your own dynamic. Let the rest roll off your shoulders. Every child is different and every parent child dynamic is different. Acknowledge too that there are treasures and trials unique to every stage of...
Motherhood observation #5: Savour and share the good times
Motherhood observation #5: Savour the good times. Share them with your partner. Sometimes they don’t hear enough of them. My husband sees me most often at the end of the day when my patience is starting to fray. I try to send a picture message during the day,...