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What happened when I worked on my mental fitness

Friends enjoying a walk that helps their physical and mental fitness.
Have you had a particular goal, or something you’ve been working on this year? If so, how has it gone? As I write this, I’m a stones throw from reaching my target to walk 1010.5 miles in 12 months. It’s been a good way to stay physically fit and see friends, like my walking...

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Making what you love what you do

Sketch of person jumping on trampoline with words "Just had an amazing breakthrough with my coach and now I feel like this"
What did you fill your time with when you were ten? Maybe you were a joiner-inner at clubs where you loved helping the grown-ups organise everyone. Or you had an obsession, like pirates or outer space; you knew everything there was to know about that subject and explored it in make-believe...

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Four books I’m inspired by (and one I’m in)

The cover of a book called shine on you crazy daisy containing stories to inspire business women, including Celia Clark's story.
I’m about to fulfil a long held ambition to become a published author! OK, so my name’s not on the cover, but my story is there, in a real book, printed in black and white, with a GORGEOUS lime green cover 😊.  Sharing my journey My experience of leaving a safe job and...

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How to express what you do, or want to do, in a sentence

A writer has had several attempts at explaining what they do ending with screwed up paper beside a notebook and pen.
How are you when it comes to talking about yourself? You know, those spotlight moments when the interviewer says ‘tell me about yourself’ or you’re at an event and everyone’s given 30 seconds to introduce themselves? Some folk just seem to have the knack of...

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The Swiss army knife of reflection tools

The Wheel of Anything reflection tool.
How are you with birthdays? I ask because, at the time of writing, I’ve got one coming up next week. For me, birthdays are a naturally reflective time, a good prompt to stop and check you’re happy with the path you’re on. They’re like the life equivalent of the annual...

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A lesson from Rico

Flip flops on a surfers beach reminding us of the importance of recovery time.
I used to pass a sign by the roadside on the way to my previous job. It announced that every Thursday evening, Rico would be parked up in the adjacent lane cooking his authentic wood fired pizzas. I never got to try one but I gather they were very tasty.  Why am I telling you this?...

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Why you probably need to celebrate more

Showing one way to celebrate: an iced cupcake with a lighted sprinkler in it!
What are you proud of in the last week? Maybe it’s plucking up courage to approach a new buyer with your product, supporting a colleague who needed a good listening to or checking your email only once in half term with the kids?  My old team used to kick off our Monday morning...

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Supporting others in a crisis

Support was needed when these GCSE revision materials suddenly weren't needed anymore.
My son’s GCSEs have been cancelled. The goal he’s been focused on for two years has disappeared overnight. The structured routine and security of going to school with his friends has ended. I can no longer solve his distress with a plaster, a hug and some reassuring words. But neither does he...

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How to overcome self-limiting beliefs

A chain link fence representing self-limiting beliefs, silhouetted against a blurred background.
When it comes to keeping fit, I’ve always reckoned I’m not sporty. But now I’m starting to creak a bit, I’m having to tackle my aches and pains through dedicated exercise routines. Whilst this is testing me, I’ve discovered how satisfying and empowering it is to challenge a long-held, unhelpful...

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