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  • Mindset book by Carol Dweck
    Book Reviews,  Personal Development

    Approaching life with a growth mindset

    4th April 2022 / Comments Off on Approaching life with a growth mindset

    Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, you’re right. Henry Ford Our mindset, which is generally defined as our ‘way of thinking’ (Cambridge English Dictionary), influences how we interpret and approach different life events and situations. The core beliefs that we hold, and the attitude that we adopt, as we set out to achieve our goals are important factors in whether we persevere through challenges and succeed with our objectives or end up quitting and failing. Renowned psychologist, Carol Dweck, has identified two mindsets that we commonly adopt as we go about our day to day lives and these form the main topic of her book, Mindset:…

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    16th November 2021
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    Unearth your creativity (and discover yourself in the process!)

    30th September 2022

    What has Lego got to do with self-care?

    9th October 2020
  • Journaling,  Personal Development,  Wellbeing

    5 Morning Journal Prompts To Kickstart Your Day

    27th September 2021 / Comments Off on 5 Morning Journal Prompts To Kickstart Your Day

    I have often fantasised about having one of those super chilled and invigorating morning routines that are frequently recommended in the personal development and wellbeing space.  You know, where you wake up naturally, basking in warm sunlight, switch on a guided meditation, slip into your stretchy pants and do some gentle exercise, have a healthy breakfast, read a few pages of a book, and then journal until your hearts content… While I have been able to incorporate some of these things into my morning routine, the reality is that during the week I am a mum of two, and the beginning of the day mainly involves making sure that both…

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    Gaining insights from your journal writing

    20th January 2023
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    Pause, Reflect, and Discover… What can you learn from lockdown?

    11th June 2020

    Time for your mid-year check-in! How to review your goals and keep yourself on track

    22nd June 2022
  • Wellbeing

    What’s Your Summer Holiday Survival Strategy?

    15th July 2021 / Comments Off on What’s Your Summer Holiday Survival Strategy?

    The end of the school year is in sight (or it may already be done and dusted for some of us!) and that six week stretch will soon be upon us. On the one hand there is the wonderful prospect of quality time with the family, heading off on holidays, exploring new places together, and not having to leap out of bed for the school run (whoop!) On the other hand though there is the dreaded juggling act between work and home life, figuring out how much holiday you can afford to take, who is going to look after the kids, and how you are going to keep them suitably…

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    Kickstart your yearly review and find your focus for the year ahead

    12th January 2021

    Body confidence, working smarter, showing compassion and the importance of self-belief – Key takeaways from the Life Lessons Festival

    17th February 2020

    Build a self-care routine that serves you!

    20th February 2024
  • Mindfulness for Mums and The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read
    Book Reviews,  Personal Development,  Wellbeing

    The two parenting books that helped me through lockdown (and beyond!)

    7th August 2020 / Comments Off on The two parenting books that helped me through lockdown (and beyond!)

    Review of Mindfulness for Mums by Izzy Judd and The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read by Philippa Perry I have never been much of a fan of parenting books, and after nearly 12 years of being a mum I have managed to steer clear of them, probably owing to some fear that they would confirm I was getting it all wrong and really was as clueless as I felt! Having come to an acceptance over the years that I don’t have to have it all sussed, and that seeking support is absolutely not a sign of weakness or inadequacy, I was curious about what I could learn from…

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    11th May 2020

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