Sometimes we say ‘Yes’ to someone or something, when we mean to say ‘No’. Sometimes we find ourselves getting into a habit of checking our email at 11pm, not sleeping enough day after day just to get things done, or looking back on our week and realising we didn’t make time to have any fun. …
How to say ‘No’ and Other Boundaries That Help Us Build ResilienceRead More »
A wander is good for us in so many ways but right now we can’t always leave our homes. But that doesn’t mean we can’t still go for a walk inside. Switch off your devices and have a few moments being present and moving in a way that feels good for you. Try some of …
In the first part of this blog post, we took a look at stress and where it comes from. We explored the concept of a stress container and our unique reactions to stress. Now we’ll think about resilience and coping strategies. How can we stop our stress container from overflowing? Let’s go back to the …
Managing Stress: Resilience as a Stress ProtectorRead More »
What is stress? Stress is our body’s reaction to sensing danger. We need stress and we can’t function without it. It helps us to stay safe but also to take action. However, if it goes on too long or isn’t addressed it can have a negative impact and affect our health. Where does stress come …
The pressure to do so much for our physical and mental health can be stressful. If you’re in a world of back to back Zoom meetings or feeling really low on energy, you may be finding it hard to make time to do things to take care of yourself during the working day. Getting through …
10 Quick, Uplifting Things You Can Do (Even When You Have No Time)Read More »
How comfortably do you let go of things? Do you forgive yourself and others easily? It’s something I (and my clients) struggle with. It’s also something I want to change. Letting go is a key quality of resilience building. When we hold on to goals too tightly, we find it hard to change course when …
Letting Go (The Resilience Building Power of Floating Paper Boats on Puddles)Read More »
How are you supporting your resilience right now? It’s grey and gloomy right now and we are all busy. However, making time to prioritise our wellbeing is so important. Time spent building up our energy and resilience, is time that will protect us against the effects of stress, keep us healthy and ultimately help us …
In March, like all of us in the UK, my wandering became limited to a once a day walk within my local area. And so began my lockdown daisy project – a photo each week day. These bright, sturdy flowers bloom for months and can grow all over the place. This became a daily hunt …
How is working from home (all the time!) working for you right now? Although lockdown is easing, many of us are still predominantly working from home. This can be challenging and cause us to have times when we feel overwhelmed, distracted, demotivated, isolated or stressed. With so much uncertainty there is a lot that we …
Is there a place that has been special to you during lockdown? A place that got you through? Below is my love letter to West Ham Park, the place that made all the difference to me over the last few months. Take a moment to write your own lockdown special place love letter. Let me …