All Things Wellness
The Power of Our Emotional Identity: Who Are You?
From a very young age, I created an identity for myself. I was pleasant to be around. I was helpful, friendly, cheerful and empathetic. I tiptoed through life on the feelings of others. I felt their need for stillness, and I was quiet. I felt their need for energy, and I was full of life.Continue reading “The Power of Our Emotional Identity: Who Are You?”
UPW: The True Immersion of a Tony Robbins Event
I’d heard that going to a Tony Robbins event could be emotionally and physically demanding. I’d heard that it could leave you with flu-like symptoms and that after just one event people change career, get in shape, build companies, re-connect with loved ones, write screenplays and find freedom from whatever it is that’s holding themContinue reading “UPW: The True Immersion of a Tony Robbins Event”
The Rabbit Hole of Eating Well: Don’t Believe Every Nutrition Headline You See
Knowing how to eat well isn’t as easy as it used to be. In the past, we considered eating a home-cooked meal relatively healthy and any fast food or processed food to be less good for you. It was as simple as that. Now you only have to go on social media to be toldContinue reading “The Rabbit Hole of Eating Well: Don’t Believe Every Nutrition Headline You See”
Learning How to Perform Well, Live Well
I slump on to the sofa and let out a heavy sigh. My boyfriend glances over his laptop at me, “you ok?” “Yeah, just…” I don’t know the words, so I choose “tired.” He smiles in a way that says, hang in there, and pauses to see if I’ll say more. I open my laptop andContinue reading “Learning How to Perform Well, Live Well”
10 Tricks to De-Stress in Under 5 Minutes: Your Quick Fix Guide
There are so many tricks to de-stressing. You only have to search Google or Pinterest to find a thousand lists. Most of them are one or two words to get you on the right track. Breathe. Go for a walk. Be mindful. Find gratitude. These are all great, but what if you’ve never done anythingContinue reading “10 Tricks to De-Stress in Under 5 Minutes: Your Quick Fix Guide”
An Introvert’s Guide: Five Essentials to Re-Socialising
I feel the sun’s warmth on my face as I walk to the shops. It’s such a simple action and yet I feel invigorated as my limbs move purposefully along the pavement. I feel free. Like most of us, I’ve spent most of the last year in one place. I’ve had walks in the countrysideContinue reading “An Introvert’s Guide: Five Essentials to Re-Socialising”
Change Your Mind, Change Your Life: Two Life Lessons from Meditation
I hate discomfort. As a society, we’ve learnt that if we’re just the slightest bit uncomfortable, we should adjust. We should switch to a different feeling pronto. If we’re bored, we pick up our phone. If we’re stressed, we pick up a snack. If we feel an ache in our back, we pop a pill.Continue reading “Change Your Mind, Change Your Life: Two Life Lessons from Meditation”
How To Live Each Day Purposefully
Purpose is a tricky word. It almost suggests that there’s only one reason for being. And for some, that may be true, but for others, you may have many reasons. You may have multiple purposes and they may come and go throughout different stages of your life. I am the later and I have learntContinue reading “How To Live Each Day Purposefully”
Emotional Eating; The Need for More Than Food
I hold the door of the fridge open with one hand and peer in. Lettuce, peppers, cucumber, half a bag of kale, dairy-free yoghurt, oat milk. Nothing looks appealing. I long for ice cream or chocolate but I know I don’t have any. The truth is, there’s plenty of things I could make. I couldContinue reading “Emotional Eating; The Need for More Than Food”
I Love You: How to Love With Intention
I love you. These three tiny words are used to sum up how much we care and appreciate another person. Recently, I spoke with a friend who told me the importance of this phrase for her. She explained the way she had used it in the past. She explained the way she had abused it.Continue reading “I Love You: How to Love With Intention”
All You Need is Love: Learning to Love Yourself in 3 Simple Steps
Relationships are key to a healthy and happy life. In fact, Blue Zones*, a project centred around researching the healthiest and longest-living cultures on Earth, found that creating a long-lasting relationship and close-knit family is integral to a long and healthy life. It is listed as one of the nine “longevity secrets”. So how doContinue reading “All You Need is Love: Learning to Love Yourself in 3 Simple Steps”
Veganuary Blues: The Surprising Challenge With Going Vegan
When I decided to go vegan, I thought my toughest challenge would be life without Ben & Jerry’s Peanut Butter Cup ice cream. As a Wellness Coach, I don’t like admitting that this thought momentarily put into question my entire decision. But, sense prevailed. Values come before cheap pleasures and so I pushed ahead. GoingContinue reading “Veganuary Blues: The Surprising Challenge With Going Vegan”
The Long Haul of Addiction: How Detoxing Can Help Reset Boundaries
Over the years I’ve detoxed a lot of things. Ice Cream. Crushes. Peanut Butter. Alcohol. Even family members. Somewhere along the line, you just realise that the thing you love is no longer good for you. You realise that if you don’t limit it or cut it out of your life, it may control youContinue reading “The Long Haul of Addiction: How Detoxing Can Help Reset Boundaries”
Achieving Your Goals: Enduring the Discomfort
I watch as another drop of sweat falls from my forehead and lands on the mat beneath my feet. I feel gross. My face is radiating heat and my legs have a small but undisputable shake to them. I move “in-tune” with the video, only the instructor seems to be sweating a lot less thanContinue reading “Achieving Your Goals: Enduring the Discomfort”
New Year’s Resolutions: Putting 2020 Behind You and Setting Goals that Really Matter
I usually find New Years to be a disappointment. There’s something about being crammed shoulder to shoulder whilst you jostle near the bar that is totally unfulfilling for what is meant to be a magical night. Especially when you’re paying extortionate prices for drinks that will just get spilt on an already sticky floor. There’sContinue reading “New Year’s Resolutions: Putting 2020 Behind You and Setting Goals that Really Matter”
Intuitive Eating: The Only Nutrition Plan That Will Work for You
It feels like there’s conflicting advise about food everywhere you look. You go onto Instagram and see a delicious looking steak with vegetables and your favourite workout trainer is telling you to eat high protein and low carb. A minute later a nutritionist on Facebook is telling you to avoid red meat and eat lotsContinue reading “Intuitive Eating: The Only Nutrition Plan That Will Work for You”
A Face Masked Funeral: My Spiritual Awakening
It’s 4 o’clock on a cold winter’s morning. I’m zipping up my carry on and having a last minute scan of the house before we head for the airport. We’ve been in Poland for a whirlwind of four days following the news of my partner’s grandma passing away earlier in the week. After a franticContinue reading “A Face Masked Funeral: My Spiritual Awakening”
Artichoke & Mint Pesto
Vegan and delicious. This pesto is super quick and easy to make and is great mixed with pasta, courgetti or served on the side of grilled vegetables. 5 min Makes one small jar Ingredients: 70g artichoke (from a jar ofContinue reading “Artichoke & Mint Pesto”
Jackfruit & Black Eyed Bean Stew
A slow cooker is fantastic for easy healthy eating. What’s not to love about that? 10 min prep time 4 hour cook time 4 hours & 10 min Total Serves 6-8 Ingredients: 350g dried black-eyed beans, soaked in water forContinue reading “Jackfruit & Black Eyed Bean Stew”
Vegan “Chicken” & Bean Casserole
Such an easy dish. You can throw this together in 20 minutes and it’s fully nourishing and delicious. We loved this one. 5 min prep time 15 min cook time 20 min Total Ingredients: 160g vegan chicken (I used TheContinue reading “Vegan “Chicken” & Bean Casserole”
“Meaty” Mushroom & Cabbage Chipotle Soft Tacos
Serves 4 15 mins Total 5 mins prep 10 mins cooking time Ingredients: ¼ red cabbage, chopped (275g) 1 small red onion, chopped (75g) 175g chestnut mushrooms, chopped 2 tsp vegan chipotle chilli paste 2 tbsp fresh coriander, finely choppedContinue reading ““Meaty” Mushroom & Cabbage Chipotle Soft Tacos”
Feel Good Falafels
These falafels are full of healthy ingredients and are baked rather than fried, making them a much healthier option than a lot of recipes out there. They’re delicious, vegan, gluten free and easy to make. Not to mention they stayContinue reading “Feel Good Falafels”
Canelo Celebration Cake
Named after the boxer, Canelo, this cinnamon roll inspired cake is anything but healthy. As a wellness coach, it’s not the sort of thing I’d usually post but we all need treats sometimes and this is just too good notContinue reading “Canelo Celebration Cake”
Sweet Potato Nut Roast
1 hour 10 mins total 10 mins prep 1 hour cook time -2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes -1 medium carrot, grated -1 small red onion, chopped -100g chestnut mushrooms, finely chopped -8 almonds, chopped -8 brazilContinue reading “Sweet Potato Nut Roast”
Banana Pancakes
25 mins total 8 mins prep 17 mins cooking time -2 cups GF flour -1 ½ tsp GF baking powder -¾ tsp salt -3 tsp egg replacer with 6 tablespoons of water -2 large ripe mashed bananas -2 cups oatContinue reading “Banana Pancakes”
Spiced Carrot Bagel Sandwich
5 mins total 5 mins prep time -1 medium carrot, grated -2 slices of raw leek, chopped -1 tbsp vegan mayo -7 cashews, chopped -½ tsp cajun spice -I tbsp fresh coriander chopped (optional) -1 GF bagel -1 leaf ofContinue reading “Spiced Carrot Bagel Sandwich”
Polenta and Veggies in a Tomato Sauce
30 mins Total 5 mins prep 25 mins cook time -Polenta, 2 cups rinsed -1 carrot, chopped -1 pak choi, chopped -1 celery stalk, chopped -1 courgette, sliced or chopped -2 large handfuls of spinach -1 small handful of rocketContinue reading “Polenta and Veggies in a Tomato Sauce”
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