Push yourself

Push yourself to get up before the rest of the world – start with 7am, then 6am, then 5:30am. Go to the nearest hill with a big coat, your favourite blanket and a scarf and watch the sun rise.Push yourself to fall asleep earlier – start with 11pm, then...
Toxic Positivity “Positive Vibes Only”

Toxic Positivity “Positive Vibes Only”

I love an inspirational positive quote as much as the next person. But I have some concerns about an insistence on 100% positivity all day, every day. Is our positivity becoming toxic? It seems counterintuitive to suggest we shouldn’t be aiming for 100% positivity – I...
The ‘new’, new normal

The ‘new’, new normal

167 days… the start of the ‘new’, new normalFeels like forever since I set the alarm or put a pack lunch together or set out the school uniform ready for the next day.A real ‘bath night’ with hair washing, nails cut, everything scrubbed...
To repeat or not to repeat?

To repeat or not to repeat?

Have you ever noticed that the same circumstances show up in your life over and over again? Do you seem to repeat the same dysfunctional relationship patterns – even though they will leave you frustrated and hurt? Why does a woman with an emotionally distant mother...

Self-isolation: an opportunity for renewal

As we enter our third week of lockdown, we settle into our new ‘normal’. The realisation that we may be in this situation for weeks, maybe months, has hit home. Self-isolation may be protecting our physical health but what about managing our mental health....