Welcome to episode 34. In today’s episode I’m exploring the ideas and beliefs around creativity. What does creativity mean to you? For many people, taking part in a creative activity gives us an opportunity to let go of negative emotions and release tension that can build up in our minds and bodies. By throwing out…

Welcome to episode 33. We could all do with a few extra hours each day, so what happens when you claim that time intentionally and make a commitment to starting your day at 5am? For this episode I spent a week in the 5am club to test out the impact of getting up early each…

Welcome to episode 32. It’s easy to lose sight of how important our own well-being is, especially with life as hectic as it is, so in this episode I’m rounding up a quick reminder of why these tools are so important, and how they benefit not only ourselves but the people closest to us. In…

Welcome to episode 31. What is stillness and how can it benefit us in our busy lives? I spent a week practicing short sessions of complete stillness for this episode – a few minutes each morning or evening to sit and purposefully do nothing. The results were positive in a way I couldn’t have predicted,…

Welcome to episode 30. Today we are talking about one of my all-time favourite things – massage! Known for its many stress-relieving benefits, massage is a firm favourite in my toolkit. In today’s episode I ask the question; should massage be enjoyed as an occasional treat or should it be an act of basic personal…

Welcome to episode 29. Do you ever shy away from an activity or situation because of a specific fear or discomfort? What if facing this fear could bring benefits to your health and well-being in new and enriching ways? Could you give it a try? In this episode I share my journey of confronting two…

Welcome to episode 28. Today I’m delving into the practice of journaling. If you’re looking for an easily accessible, highly effective and budget-friendly tool for your happiness toolkit, journaling could be for you! Grab yourself a notebook, a cup of tea and a nice pen and give it a try. In this episode I share…

Welcome to episode 27. For me, getting into weight training has had a huge impact on my physical strength but most importantly, it’s massively strengthened my mental health too. Join me for this episode as I explore the many benefits weight training can have on your body and your mind; the misconceptions (i.e. bullsh*t) people…

Welcome to episode 26. Today I am exploring the benefits of Laughter Yoga! Tuning in to the many benefits on offer, I gave Laughter Yoga a go under the expert instruction of Sara Kay, yoga teacher at Serious Laughter. In this episode I share my experience of taking part in an online session and explore…

Welcome to episode 25 and my first episode in this new series where I focus on the different tools available to us as part of our ‘tool kit’ for living a happier life. Today I’m talking about meditation. I hear many people say they are ‘too busy’ or ‘too hectic’ to sit and meditate for…