Whimsy. It’s such a lovely word isn’t it. It means playfully quaint or fanciful behavior or humor or acting on a whim. And in this serious world of self development I feel we have more of a need for whimsy, in both of it’s meanings. It was comedian James Vetch who said “Let frustration be … Continue reading #lifelessons101- Let frustration be the catalyst for whimsy and brighten your day! (1 min read)
Recently I watch a short video on Facebook about the Syrian ballet dancer Ahmad Joudeh, it is immensely powerful and inspiring. However one thing he said struck me on such a personal level “It’s annoying when you past is attacking your mind when you are trying to build a new life.” I could completely relate … Continue reading #lifelessons101 What to do when when your past attacks your now (3 min read)
I have been really on point of late. I have been reaching my goals creating new ones and taking all opportunities life has thrown at me. Of course that means I have had no time so when my body decided it wanted a break it shouted very loudly and I have been flat on my … Continue reading I don’t have time to be ill ! – The benefits of taking care of you(2 min read)
I don’t know about you but for years June has been one hectic, pressure pot waiting to explode, then at the end the glorious summer holidays arrived and I, would collapse. Worn out to the edges and totally over stretched when my body finally got told it was ok to crash, it did. Teachers I … Continue reading De stress before your summer holidays!
Sometimes things go wrong. It’s part of life. Actually its an important part of life that can bring us new possibilities. However when shit hits the fan it is a natural reaction to panic and run away, yet in the long run that gets you nowhere. Take it from one who knows, the problems follow … Continue reading #lifelessons101-When the sh*t hits the fan, stop running and read these 6 tips to help you turn it around (2 min read)
So here we are at the start of June. I don’t know about you, but I often find that this month is one of the busiest and most tiring of the year. If you are at school then exams are looming, at work there are deadlines to be finished before the holidays. Everywhere people are … Continue reading How to relax when the pressure is on! 5 easy ways to relax in only 15 minutes (2 minute read)
It’s friday night, there is glorious sunshine out of my window, the wind is blowing and the garden is calling yet tonight I am simply too shattered to go out and play. I am tired. I am people tired. As a life coach, and also in my private life, I work with people everyday and … Continue reading #lifelessons101 – Why people are draining you and how to stop it happening (3 min read)
This week has been amazing! Honestly I haven’t enjoyed myself so much in such a long time. And why? Well this week I have spent a lot of time doing things that has made my inner child incredibly happy. I kid you not! (Sorry. Inexcusable terrible pun... I couldn’t resist it) Seriously though the last … Continue reading #lifelessons101- The ultimate instant stress relief – Set you inner child free this weekend! (4 min read)
Hello people it’s good to be back! Some of you who follow the Re:Root blog may have noticed that things have been pretty quiet for a few weeks around here, almost as if I went AWOL. And why? Well the best laid plans can go wrong. Sometimes life just kicks in and everything goes pear … Continue reading What to do when life goes pear shaped -an 8 step guide from my life (4 min read)
Storms come quickly, bringing chaos. Life is swimming along at a normal and even comfortable tempo then suddenly from nowhere BAM! Something happens that in a minor or major way uproots your life. And the weatherman didn’t even tell you it was coming. Yesterday we had a storm hit us. Our landlord dropped by to … Continue reading #Lifelessons101 – What to do after a storm hits your life (2 min read)