Contrary to what many people think, mental wellbeing isn’t the absence of anxiety or depression.   Mental wellbeing is our ability to cope with daily stresses and realise our highest potential.  It’s reflected in healthy relationships, productivity, performance, and our ability to adapt to change.   We are somewhere along on the mental wellbeing continuum, […]

Work and business can be an emotional rollercoaster. It’s filled with ups and downs, and for business owners, the work is with you wherever you go..   I just got back from a beautiful holiday in Italy, and I still logged in to do some work.     How we choose to balance our emotions and […]

I brought home a tummy bug from my holiday in Thailand. It kicked in late…my partner had symptoms first, then me.   It’s nothing serious but it’s been waking me up during the night and I haven’t been able to eat much.   Mostly, it’s depleted my energy. I was feeling so tired yesterday that […]

Yesterday, I wrote an email about my prolonged fast (Read here)   I had a lot of questions about skipping breakfast as I’m the (self-proclaimed) Queen of not missing breakfast.   Secondly, who should do a prolonged fast, and who shouldn’t?   Great questions!!!   Firstly, I’m still having breakfast on my prolonged fast 👸. […]

It seems almost impossible to avoid our devices, emails and notifications, we are hyper connected and it’s becoming more challenging to disconnect.    Yet, the power of stepping back from our screens can transform not just our mental clarity but our creative output as well.    Cal Newport’s book on ‘Deep Work’ suggests “if you […]

The year is already in full swing and it’s clear that many of us are feeling the pressure of a busy schedule. Lately, it seems like everyone I talk to is saying the same thing: “work is so busy”.     To have your most productive year yet and avoid overwhelm use this simple formula:  ​​ […]

In times of stress or challenges, it seems we’ll only feel relaxed when the stressful situation subsides, but in fact, food can significantly reduce the effects of stress on our bodies.    When we’re feeling tense, anxious, worried or overwhelmed, the dominant hormone in our body and brain is the stress hormone cortisol.    Cortisol […]

Running a business is no small feat, it’s thrilling at times and undeniably stress-inducing at others.  We’ve all been there—when stress is overwhelming and mental exhaustion sets in, it makes running the business even harder and leaves way too much room for slip-ups Amid the chaos of managing finances, people, and business growth, it’s easy […]

Warren Buffet famously said, “If you can’t control your emotions, you can’t control your money”.  There’s a lot of truth in those words, especially as our emotions can drive productivity, performance, and profits.  It’s hard to imagine someone who’s constantly on edge, or in a bad mood, being the rockstar leader a team needs, especially […]

Business can be an emotional rollercoaster at times. Challenges arise which can test our resilience and sneak into our personal lives and relationships.  I remember a client telling me once “I work 8 hours during the day, and 8 hours at night while I’m sleeping”. His business was always on his mind, so it’s no […]