Is Avoidance Really Keeping You Safe?
Avoidance anxiety tends to grow the more it's avoided, not less. To bring it down: notice the pattern early and prioritise sleep, food, and movement; approach the feared task in small steps, starting with the smallest; let the anxiety rise and settle rather than escaping it immediately; and get curious about the specific fear underneath the avoidance, often fear of judgement, failure, or disappointing someone. Rest and grounding afterward help the nervous system recover and stay regulated.
When Your Phone Starts Running Your Life
If you’ve ever found yourself picking up your phone without thinking and struggling to put it down … you’re not alone. This isn’t about willpower. It’s about design, habit, and the quiet ways our attention gets pulled away from the life in front of us. This piece explores what’s really going on, and how to return to being present in your life.
Mini-mindful moments for calm
When life feels full-to-bursting, it can be challenging to be present in our world.
In these periods, our relationships can suffer, our sleep may become more disturbed and our performance can drop.
So what are some small things we can do, to bring mini-mindful moments to our day and bring greater ease and connection in life?
How to be present with self
My invitation as always, is to find ways that are meaningful and supportive to you, to remain present to you and your world. Not just during holidays, but during your everyday.