The Awakened Mind

17/09/2026

🌟 One of those sessions that reminds me why I do what I do...

Another session with a young client tonight, and I came away feeling incredibly proud. 💗

When we first started working together a couple of months ago, the aim was simply to give him some tools and a safe space to explore them.

Fast forward to now...

He's asking questions.
He's sharing his experiences.
He's recognising things for himself.
And most importantly, he's actually using the tools outside of our sessions.

And the really lovely thing?

He's noticing the difference too.

So are the people around him.

His family and teachers have noticed positive changes, and that's pretty amazing to hear. 🥰

For me, this is what makes this work so rewarding.

It's not about giving someone a magic solution or telling them how they should feel.

It's about giving them tools, helping them understand themselves a little better, and allowing them to discover what works for them.

And then watching them start to own those tools for themselves.

Tonight was another reminder that progress doesn't always have to be huge.

Sometimes it's found in the little changes that happen quietly along the way.

And sometimes a young person who once needed you to guide them starts showing you just how much they've already learned. ❤️

I'm incredibly proud of how far this young person has come — and I'm excited to see where the journey takes him next. 🌿

This is why I love what I do.

15/09/2026

☕ Tuesday afternoon check-in...

Right, let's settle an important question...
What stage of the day are you at? 😂

☕ A — Still on my first coffee
☕☕ B — I've lost count of the coffees
😂 C — I'm pretending to work but actually thinking about food
🫠 D — My brain has officially clocked off
🏃 E — Still going like it's 8am
🍕 F — Already thinking about what's for dinner

And if you're working from home...

G — I've somehow managed to achieve absolutely nothing despite being busy all day! 😂

Sometimes we just need a little afternoon pause, a laugh and a reminder that we're all winging it to some degree!

👇 So, honestly... which one are you today?
And feel free to add your own answer — I'm sure I've missed a few! 😂

12/09/2026

🌿 A little reminder for social media...
I've been noticing a lot of nastiness on social media lately.

From people attacking a young woman over something as personal as the name she's chosen for her unborn baby...

To comments telling women they should "get back in the kitchen where they belong."

And honestly, it got me thinking...

When did having an opinion become an invitation to be cruel?

We don't have to like someone's choices.
We don't have to agree with their opinions.
We don't even have to understand them.

But surely we can disagree without trying to tear someone down.

One of the things I talk about through mindfulness is becoming more aware of our reactions.

That moment when we read something we don't like...

Our fingers are already heading towards the keyboard.
We type the comment.
We hit send.
And five minutes later, we've contributed to someone else's rubbish day.

Maybe we could create a little pause.

🌬️ Read it.
🧠 Notice your reaction.
⏸️ Pause.
💭 Ask yourself: "Do I actually need to respond?"

Because not every thought needs to become a comment.

Not every opinion needs to be shared.

And not every disagreement needs to become an argument.

You can scroll on. 👋😂

Being mindful doesn't mean agreeing with everyone.

It means being more conscious about how we choose to respond.

There's already enough negativity in the world without adding to it from behind a screen.

So perhaps today, let's be the person who leaves a little kindness behind instead. ❤️

👇 Do you think social media would be a nicer place if we all paused before hitting "send"?

10/09/2026

🌿 Keeping it real...

I've been a little quiet on here this week.

And there's a reason...

It's just been one of those weeks.
You know the ones?
A few personal challenges thrown into the mix.
A car that decided to add its own little drama. 🚗🙈
And then, just for good measure, I've had the joy of trying to sort out access to Sage for my accountant... 😩😂

Let's just say my patience has been tested!

And if I'm being completely honest...

My anxiety has been pretty high this week.

Yes... even me. ❤️

Sometimes I think there's a misconception that because I work in mindfulness, I should somehow have everything figured out.

That I should never feel overwhelmed.

Never get anxious.

Never have a rubbish day.

But that's simply not real life.

I'm human too.

Mindfulness doesn't mean I don't experience difficult emotions or challenging situations.

It doesn't mean I can magically stop worrying when life throws several things at me at once.

What it does give me is a little more awareness.

I can notice...

"Okay, I'm feeling anxious today."
"My mind is racing."
"I'm feeling overwhelmed."
And rather than beating myself up for feeling that way, I can acknowledge it and give myself a bit of space.

Sometimes mindfulness is sitting quietly and taking a few breaths.

Sometimes it's stepping away from the laptop before you throw it out the window. 😂

Sometimes it's talking to someone.

Sometimes it's simply accepting:

"Today is a rubbish day... and that's okay."

So if you've had a difficult week too, please don't feel like you're doing life wrong.

We're not aiming for perfect.

We're learning how to navigate the messy bits too.

And believe me...
I've definitely had some messy bits this week! 😂❤️

Here's to a better few days ahead.

👇 Who's had one of those weeks too?

No need to share the details — just leave me a ❤️ if you know exactly what I mean.

07/09/2026

07/09/2026

🌸 A little Monday gratitude...

This morning's session got me thinking about how easy it is to focus on what we need to do this week...
The lists.
The appointments.
The things we need to remember.

So today, we took a little time to turn our attention to something different...

What are we grateful for? 💕

We talked about people we're grateful for, places we love, things in nature, and even something right there in the room that we appreciate.

We also looked at what we're looking forward to this week.

And when I asked what gratitude means to them, one answer came up again and again...

Happy. 😊

Simple.

But actually, quite powerful.

Because gratitude doesn't have to be about huge life-changing things.

Sometimes it's your favourite mug. ☕
A sunny morning. ☀️
A good conversation.
Someone who makes you laugh.
A walk outside.
Or simply having something to look forward to.

So, before Monday gets too busy...
What's one thing you're grateful for today? 💗

It might just change the way you start your week.

04/09/2026

Friday fun! 😂🧠

How mindful are you really?

Take a look at the quiz and see which one sounds most like you… 👀

I'm definitely E 😂

👇 Which one are you — A, B, C, D or E?

Have a great Friday and enjoy your weekend! 💕🌿

02/09/2026

🌿 Being unapologetically YOU...

I've been thinking a lot recently about what it really means to be unapologetically yourself.

And no... I don't mean being selfish, ignoring other people's feelings or insisting that your way is the only way. 😂

For me, there's something much more mindful about it.

It's knowing your values.
Knowing what matters to you.
Knowing what you believe in.
And being able to stand by those things, even when someone else might not understand them.

Because how much energy do we waste trying to be who we think other people want us to be?

Saying yes when we really mean no.
Keeping quiet because we're worried about what people might think.
Changing our opinions to fit in.
Comparing ourselves to everyone around us.
Trying to make everyone happy...

Spoiler alert: it's impossible! 😂

Mindfulness encourages us to notice these things.
To become more aware of why we're making certain choices.
Are we doing something because it genuinely feels right for us?
Or because we're worried about disappointing someone?
Are we living according to our own values?
Or are we constantly looking outside ourselves for approval?

Being unapologetically yourself doesn't mean you never change.

In fact, I think it's the opposite.

We grow.
We learn.
We make mistakes.
Our priorities change.
Our beliefs can evolve.

But we can still come back to that important question:
💭 "Is the way I'm living actually aligned with the person I want to be?"

And if the answer is no...
Maybe it's time for a little adjustment.

You don't need everyone to understand you.
You don't need everyone to agree with you.
And you certainly don't need to apologise for being yourself when you're living with kindness, integrity and respect for others.

Be you.
The real you.
Not the version you think everyone else wants to see. 💕

And honestly... isn't that a much more peaceful way to live?

👇 What is one value that's really important to you that you refuse to compromise on?

I'd love to hear yours.

01/09/2026

🍂 Hello, “Ber” months! 🍂

And just like that...
September has arrived.... 😳

Which means we're officially entering the “Ber” months...
September 🍂
October 🎃
November 🍁
December 🎄

How did that happen?!

It feels like yesterday we were talking about summer arriving and now we're heading towards the final few months of the year.

There's something about September that always feels like a little reset.

New routines.
A change in the weather.
Cosy nights starting to creep in.
Maybe a few more cups of tea. ☕😂

But before we get caught up thinking about everything still to do before the end of the year, here's a little reminder from me...
You don't have to rush through these final months.

There's still plenty of life to be lived between now and December.

So rather than thinking:
"Where has the year gone?"

Maybe pause and ask:
🌿 What do I want to enjoy between now and the end of it?
It doesn't have to be a huge goal.
More time with family. ❤️
A few walks somewhere beautiful. 🥾
Trying something new.
More laughs with friends.
A little more time for yourself.
Or perhaps simply remembering to actually notice the moments as they happen, rather than constantly looking ahead.

So, bring on the “Ber” months!

🍂 What's one thing you're looking forward to between now and the end of the year?
And please don't say Christmas yet... it's only September! 😂🎄

31/08/2026

☕ Monday Mindset...

It's Monday...

And I'm wondering how many of us have already said:
"Where did the weekend go?!" 😂

Monday can sometimes feel like we're expected to hit the ground running.

Emails.
Work.
Appointments.
Housework.
Messages.
That never-ending to-do list...

But maybe we don't actually need to run.
Maybe we can just... walk. 😉
One thing at a time.
One coffee at a time. ☕
One task at a time.
One breath at a time.

Mindfulness doesn't mean floating through Monday in a cloud of calm while everything magically gets done around you. 😂

It's simply noticing when your mind has raced ahead and bringing yourself back to what you're actually doing right now.

So if your Monday is already feeling a bit chaotic...
Pause.
Take a breath.
And remember:
You don't have to tackle the whole week today.

You've got this. 💗

And if all you've achieved so far is finding your coffee...
I'd say you're off to a good start! 😂☕

👇 What's your Monday mood today?
🧘 Calm and organised
☕ Powered by coffee
🏃 Running around like a headless chicken
😂 Still wondering where the weekend went