Monday Mojo – Check the Boundary

How do you know when a boundary has been crossed? I’m asking because whenever I teach a class about self-care, or mindfulness (or anything really), there is always an acknowledgement that, whilst we often feel we “should” be available to those around us, it comes at a price. Self-care feels indulgent, but ultimately it’s necessary.ContinueContinue reading “Monday Mojo – Check the Boundary”

Monday Mojo – Bust the Myth

Have you heard the concept that Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus? It’s a metaphor intended to explain the different ways men and women communicate, that originated around the 90s. Only it turns out, it doesn’t hold much water. So says Deborah Cameron in her book The Myth of Mars and Venus.  AsContinueContinue reading “Monday Mojo – Bust the Myth”

Monday Mojo – Take Up Space

Where I talk about Lisa Lister’s new book, shoulder pads and why you’re allowed to light up the world.

Monday Mojo – Connect Through Kindness

Have you been kind to yourself lately? I’m asking because I know a lot of people are going through a tough time right now. A stranger on the internet has a pop.  A colleague says something that triggers us. A loved one derails a conversation when you’re trying to talk about how you feel.  ItContinueContinue reading “Monday Mojo – Connect Through Kindness”

Monday Mojo – Lean. Talk. Ask

How are you coping right now? The world still feels a bit, well…strange doesn’t it. On the one hand, things feel almost “normal” again. As I write this, I’m sitting in one of my favourite cafés, drinking a lovely cup of tea. I’m hooked up to the WiFi, Take That’s playing on the radio andContinueContinue reading “Monday Mojo – Lean. Talk. Ask”