I've been doing a lot of thinking recently about what it means to be 'wholehearted'. When I came up with the name Wholeheartedly Healthy, it just felt perfect, but I couldn't quite put my finger on why. Coming across Brene Brown's 10 Guideposts for Wholehearted Living...
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Getting Connected: the shifts and changes in my wellbeing
So a couple of weeks ago I wrote a big, long blog post about where I was with a lot of things, and today I want to continue this and talk a little more about some of the shifts and changes that have been going on around my wellbeing and what I'm learning in the...
How to embrace minimalism for greater wellbeing
What comes to mind when you think of minimalism? Stark white interiors, a tiny number of possessions and maybe no TV? That was what I thought minimalism was before I watched The Minimalists documentary on Netflix a few weeks ago and started to learn how...
How to get your workout mojo back
When I look back over 2016 and think about my wellbeing, the big missing part of the picture was exercise. After years of being a gym bunny and running 3 half marathons my workout mojo had completely left me. Even when I was pregnant I was going to the gym (I worked...
How to practise Lagom: the scandi concept of balance and moderation
So it seems like we have just managed to embrace Hygge and then another scandi concept word comes along! Lagom (pronounced la like 'car' and gom like 'prom') is a Swedish word which roughly translates as 'just enough, sufficient, in moderation'. It's no wonder it's...
The mind body connection: how to get out of your head and into your body
Ever since I studied NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) and CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) I've been fascinated by the mind-body connection and how working on our minds and thought patterns can impact our behaviours and in turn our physical health and wellbeing....
Hygge Essentials for the Winter
Whilst I love the very start of a brand new year, I have to say that the rest of January kinda sucks. I'm not a fan of the British grey, cold and damp weather that usually extends right into February and whilst the days are getting lighter it often doesn't feel that...
How to rock your 2017 goals
Happy New Year - well almost! Don't you just love that fresh start feeling that comes with a brand new year? I know that fresh starts can get a bad rap, but personally I love using the energy that comes with a shiny brand new year to get super focused on what I'd like...
My Self Care Routines and Rituals
Self care is one of those terms that's in danger of becoming so overused it becomes meaningless. I do love that it's on women's radars now, but for some, it's easy to become just another stick you beat yourself with when you don't get to practise self care in the way...