How are your New Years resolutions going? If you’re anything like me, you might be finding January a really hard time to make lasting changes. It’s right after Christmas when …
The 7 types of rest you need to restore and replenish
With our adrenals taking a bashing these days, we need to prioritise our rest and relaxation. But what does rest mean to you? Lying on the sofa watching Netflix? Maybe …
What is adrenal fatigue – and how to make sure you don’t go there
Not surprisingly, adrenal fatigue has become an epidemic in the Western world. And especially in the last year when we’ve had a pandemic to cope with! The problem is that …
How to Balance Cortisol Levels With More Self Care
2020 has certainly been a year to test our cortisol levels. With all the chaos, uncertainty and emotions this year has brought us, stress and mental health issues have gone …
Are you ‘shining offline’? How to improve your digital wellbeing.
In our constantly switched on world, how do you manage your digital wellbeing? That’s a question Laura Willis, from Shine Offline (and also my sister-in-law!), has been asking for the …
The Cortisol Connection – How Stress Affects Your Whole Body
Cortisol is our main stress hormone, and it’s a life-saver when we’re in danger. However it can also have a hugely negative impact on the rest of our body if …
Is stress making your menopause worse?
It’s very rare that I speak to a woman that isn’t dealing with some form of stress these days. Perhaps that’s why we’re seeing so many women suffering more severe …
Holiday Stress – 2 mistakes to avoid when you’re trying to relax
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not talking about holiday stress as in your holiday itself is stressful. I’m talking about your stress getting in the way of your long anticipated …