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13/06/2026

Today is Global Wellness Day, but wellness is actually an everyday job.

So many people tell me they cannot look after their own wellbeing because they simply do not have the time, but wellness doesn't just come from the big gestures like going to the gym for an hour, taking time out to 'look after yourself', spa days, treats, holidays etc.

Wellness is mostly built through small, repeated actions that barely take any time at all, but that often require a shift in attitude.

Let me ask you two questions...

How often do you pause to recharge throughout the day without feeling like you need to have been productive enough to have earned it first?

How often do you set boundaries without overexplaining yourself?

With the sole exception of children and animals that you have a responsibility of care to, you do not owe anyone any of your time and energy.

Topping up your batteries in small moments, regularly throughout the day, is essential for maintaining consistency. A warm drink, 5 mins breathing the fresh air, or standing with the sun on your face for a moment or two all count towards self-care.

Equally important is being discerning about who you give your energy to and how you will give it.

We do not have endless reserves of energy and resources. Being conscious of how you spend them and how you replenish them is not a selfish act; it's basic wellness economics.

If you struggle with either of these basic acts of self-care, you are really not on your own. These are two of the biggest things I support people to change.

If you would like some help to take better charge of your wellbeing, get in touch. Email me at [email protected] to book a discovery call.

Not everything that hurts needs a positive spin put on it.Sometimes people rush to reassure us because they feel uncomfo...
12/06/2026

Not everything that hurts needs a positive spin put on it.

Sometimes people rush to reassure us because they feel uncomfortable witnessing our pain.

They want us to see the silver lining.
To focus on the lesson.
To look on the bright side.

But sometimes, hurt is just hurt.

Sometimes what we need most is the space to acknowledge our experience without trying to make it into something else.

There is room for your sadness, your anger, your disappointment, and your grief. And no, this does not mean you are bringing down the vibe.

Look for the people who can hold you and acknowledge your hurt.

You'd be amazed at how much of our lives lie under our conscious radar. A little bit like this fungus, we are all tangle...
10/06/2026

You'd be amazed at how much of our lives lie under our conscious radar. A little bit like this fungus, we are all tangled up in a complex, interconnected web under the surface.

This means that sometimes, when we are trying to make changes in our lives, but only addressing what it is that we can actually see, we remain stuck.

My regular, ongoing therapy appointment spaces are currently full, but I do have a limited number of spaces for one-off, deep-dive constellation work.

Constellation work helps illuminate the unconscious knots in our interconnected webs that keep us held in place and take steps to free ourselves from them. It can be a really potent way of doing some one-off work on a specific problem.

If you're curious, get in touch and let's have a chat about whether this way of working might be right for you. Email me at [email protected] to book a discovery call.

08/06/2026

Today is National Best Friends Day.

Some people have very defined ideas of what a friend looks like, while others have a broader definition. That can be from whether or not you can consider friendship to go beyond purely the relationships that humans engage in together, to what kind of behaviour should be demonstrated in a relationship for it to be considered a friendship.

No one individual has the correct answer to this; whatever definition you choose is the one which is right for you, and that's all that matters.

Whatever your definition of friendship, today is a day for celebrating the ones who are most special to you. So why not let those special folks know that you appreciate them?

For a species so concerned about staying safe (our nervous systems are hard-wired to prioritise attention for the things...
05/06/2026

For a species so concerned about staying safe (our nervous systems are hard-wired to prioritise attention for the things which are/could be going wrong), we have largely paid very little attention to the signals that the world has been sending us about what is needed to keep the planet thriving.

I have a theory that this is because we have been conditioned to disregard the livingness of the natural world and consider it a set of resources and commodities instead.

This is changing little by little, but it takes people actually starting to tune in to and consider our environment, this humming, thrumming, blossoming, blooming ecosystem that we are a part of, to make a change. After centuries of conditioning, it takes work and dedication to make this change.

How much of the beauty of the world do you notice?

Why not make it a mindfulness practice today on World Environment Day? Take a walk around your local area and see what beauty you can find.

You'll be surprised by how much you notice when you go out seeking it.

Change rarely arrives with a grand announcement.Most of the healing work happens quietly.A different response.A kinder t...
04/06/2026

Change rarely arrives with a grand announcement.

Most of the healing work happens quietly.

A different response.
A kinder thought.
A moment of pause where there once would have been an immediate reaction.

These moments can feel insignificant when they happen. Yet over time, they create profound shifts in how we experience ourselves and the world around us.

Little by little, things change.

02/06/2026

You are allowed to rest, and this too is part of your healing. Sometimes it can be the hardest bit.

Today is leave the office early day. Maybe today is a good day to start.

01/06/2026

Children who have their mental, emotional and physical needs attended to adequately, and don't suffer any significant trauma in their childhoods, go on to be well-rounded, resilient, and often successful individuals.

Those who have any of those elements missing or inadequately addressed will likely face some struggles in their adult lives. These children become many of the adults that I end up seeing in my practice.

Some suffering in life is avoidable, but it takes a massive shift in cultural attitudes and stories to make things different. This is why observance days like today, International Children's Day, matter.

I don't profess to know all the answers to how these issues should be addressed, but I do know I'd like to contribute to the change if I can.

28/05/2026

Sometimes our minds need space to wander. It helps us rest. It helps us reset. It fuels our capacity and our creativity.

Stories are just for children!Now that's an iffy narrative if ever I heard one!May is National Share a Story month in th...
27/05/2026

Stories are just for children!

Now that's an iffy narrative if ever I heard one!

May is National Share a Story month in the UK. This annual celebration of the power of storytelling and story sharing is largely aimed at kids. But I personally don't see why the adults have to miss out.

In March I embarked on the Welsh Whisperers Storytelling course, led by the fabulous Mair Tomos Ifans and the Dragon Storytellers. This Friday, I will be taking to the spotlight for my first-ever storytelling performance 😬 along with my fellow classmates.

If you want to come along and support us, you will find us at at 7pm on Friday, 29th May. Tickets are available here https://www.theatryddraig.cymru/events/storytelling-with-the-dragon-storytellers

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