Finding peace and serenity Hello, friends, What a sad, surreal and unsettling time. The things that are happening in the world were unimaginable just a few months ago. I hope you and your loved ones are safe and well. I’ve been approaching life with ease, taking things one day at a time and honouring whatever ..read more

Do more of what you love Why hello there! I hope life is treating you kindly. It's been a while since I last published a blog post. After 12 years of blogging, writing here feels like connecting with a dear old friend. It’s good to be back. I hope your year and decade got ..read more

Aristotle print by Anna Proctor at Jericho Design House The simple everyday habits of creative people The one thing I’ve cherished about following a creative path is the people I’ve met along the way – at art college and university, in the workplace and as a freelancer. The extraordinary souls who have inspired me to choose the creative coaching work I do today. So, I thought it would be insightful to ask a few of my professional creative friends (+ my sister!) how they approach their work and nurture their creativity, uncovering the simple working habits that enable their ideas and creativit ..read more

Celebrating the middle of the year I love reaching yearly milestones. They remind me to reflect on how far I’ve come and make adjustments to those things that are no longer working. They also encourage me to be grateful – for where I am, what I’ve achieved and what I can learn from things that haven’t gone so well. It’s maybe because I take this time to reflect that I’m no longer afraid of failure, because it always precedes growth ..read more

Simple digital habits I find it difficult to recall a time before the internet, social media and smartphones. It’s hard to believe that they’ve only been around for a quarter of my life – that’s over three whole decades that I survived without them! Before I share how I manage my technology, I’d like to say that I think the online world is pretty awesome. It has enabled me to meet new people, reconnect with old friends and create, build and market my coaching business ..read more

Getting organised and creating space I love the freshness and energy that spring brings with it. There’s something about the lighter and brighter days that motivates me to get organised, letting go of what I no longer need while creating space for the things that matter to me the most. If you’re a regular visitor, then you’ll know that I’m passionate about living with less. I love to live and work in a calm and clutter-free space, and I gratefully welcome the extra time it brings with it ..read more