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My children both left home at 16. At first, I thought I had navigated the empty nest stage reasonably well. But then the pandemic struck, and our son was home far more than anyone expected. Looking back, I don't think I felt the full extent of ‘empty nesting’ until a few years later, when both of my children were away at university. By then, life had changed in other ways too. Even now, after slowly rebuilding my life, it sometimes still hits me. It's that feeling when I come

I didn’t expect belonging to be something I would have to learn again as an adult. After moving to a new town, I’ve realised just how important belonging is and how difficult it can be to create. We know that feeling connected to others is good for our health and wellbeing. In Martin Seligman’s PERMA model of wellbeing, relationships are one of the key building blocks of a flourishing life. Yet knowing something is good for us and actually doing it are often two very differen

Feeling tired, foggy, or like you’re constantly running on empty? Poor sleep can affect everything from your mood and focus to your overall wellbeing. In this practical guide, we explore simple, evidence-based habits that can help reset your sleep cycle, improve sleep quality, and support more restful nights so you can wake up feeling clearer and more energised.

Have you ever found yourself on autopilot in the mornings, so much so that you barely register the drive to work? I have, many times! That' s why I decided to give mindfulness a go. Mindfulness is the ability to stay fully present in any given moment, noticing your thoughts and feelings without judgment. It's like watching a sunset and really noticing all the different colours, and how the light changes the landscape. Being mindful can help us appreciate the finer details of