What’s your version of self care?

What’s your version of self care?

You know that phrase “self-care”? You hear it everywhere. And to be honest, it annoys me.  Why? Because so much of the advice around it seems to be of the “attend this eye – wateringly expensive yoga retreat and melt your stress away” variety. Don’t get me...
What to do when life isn’t fun anymore

What to do when life isn’t fun anymore

This month was Ground Hog Day in the U.S. The day when a small creature sticks its head out of a burrow to predict the weather. But let’s forget that. The way most of us know this phrase is when we use it to describe the monotony of one day looking very much like the...
Why can’t I relax?! – 5 ways to help you do just that

Why can’t I relax?! – 5 ways to help you do just that

There are times when you feel rushed off your feet, in demand, never quite on top of things, and the idea of stopping, doing nothing, just relaxing is extremely attractive. In short, be more CAT.  But sadly, it’s often not that simple. As part of my 5 Day Kick Start...
How not to give away your power – buy the earrings!

How not to give away your power – buy the earrings!

Some months ago I was mooching around a shop when I overheard a conversation between two women. They appeared to be in their early 70s and they were looking for jewellery to wear to a party they had both been invited to. One woman picked up a pair of drop earrings,...