Finding ourselves at a crossroads, feeling uncertain about which path to take can be very overwhelming. In these moments of indecision, I have discovered some simple tools that can help us navigate life’s dilemma and guide us towards clarity.

Brain fog is a classic symptom of menopause and peri-menopause but it might surprise you to know that brain fog isn't limited to women only. Described as trouble focusing, memory difficulties, mental fatigue and feeling overwhelmed, brain fog can be experienced by anyone.

Self-awareness can sometimes reveal the painful truth about a situation we think is outside of our control. 

Whilst squeezing one more task into my already busy hour, not because it had to be done at that exact moment but because I perceived it to be 'something quick', I had a sudden realisation of how I was responsible for creating unnecessary, tiny pockets of stress in my life.

Unresolved anger doesn't stay still or disappear, it simply changes shape. It can appear as tiny frustrations that feel bigger than they should, perhaps expressed as a sharp tone we didn’t mean to use or a tightness in our chest over something that someone else would barely react to.

In a world that often glorifies hustle culture and celebrates constant productivity, it's easy to lose sight of the importance of living softly but what exactly does it mean to live a 'soft life'? Is it about lounging around, doing nothing with no real purpose, or is there something deeper to it?

If there's something important that you want to do or a goal you'd like to work on but you just can't seem to find the motivation to even start, that's 'procrastination'. Understand what is causing your procrastination and use my tips to help overcome that challenging feeling.

When our children are born we have so many expectations for them. We visualise them having a good education, a great job, leaving home and settling into a loving relationship. This is what we believe will make them 'happy' and what we want more than anything, is for them to be happy. Read my approach to supporting children with anxiety and depression as a parent.