Why small steps are important for our mental health
Let’s be honest—mental health recovery is no easy ride. It’s not some magical overnight fix where one day you feel broken and the next day you’re thriving. It takes time, patience, and a whole lot of small steps that may not feel like much at first… but trust me, they add up. When you're dealing […]
Healing Inside and Out: My Journey Recovering from Hip Surgery
I am celebrating this week! Week 6, after my hip operation, I am without crutches, and I have walked to see the bluebells in the Quantocks. It felt so good to be getting back to normal. While I was walking, I was reflecting how my physical recovery has similarities to mental health recovery. These reflections […]
Self-love!
“Love yourself first, and everything else falls into line.” (Lucille Ball) I have always struggled with the concept that I need to love myself. I have realised more and more that this is true, necessary and life-changing. When we accept this and put it into practice, it has a profound effect on how we experience […]
Helping children handle big Feelings: A Guide to Emotional Regulation
“When little people are overwhelmed by big emotions, it's our job to share our calm, not join their chaos.”― L.R. Knost Helping children handle big Feelings: A Guide to Emotional Regulation Human beings are emotional creatures. We laugh, we cry, we get frustrated, when our phone battery dies at 1%. Feelings are part of life, and […]
2025 Intentions
When New Year approached, I was sitting in the beautiful village of Noss Maya in Devon surrounded by beaches, sea and nature. A few days away with my husband and two dogs. This was the start of 2025 I needed, gentle, peaceful and calming to both my mind and soul. For many people, a new […]
The Power and Beauty of Nature: Why We Need to Get Outside for our mental health.
Living in Somerset I was blown quite literally away by the recent red warning storm. I woke up the next morning and 2 of our beautiful trees had been destroyed – they were huge, but nature’s power was stronger. This got me thinking… Have you ever stopped to think about just how amazing nature is? […]