The Mon to Friday, 9 – 5 model of work and productivity is deeply disconnected from the body and body needs, especially for women and bodies that were born with a designation of being female. This is a patriarchal model perpetuated by a capitalist society as it serves achievement, success,
There is this tendency to believe that things should be all good otherwise they are all bad. Like being social and easily interacting with others is good but being shy is bad. Or being rich is good and being poor is bad. Or having good health is good and being unwell
Our brains can be too smart. Leading to unquestioned beliefs that shape our experiences and even our health and fatigue. These clever brains are sometimes just too rational and logical while on the mission to protect us. Consider that your brain figures that X = Y and if Y is
Are you feeling like you have no choice but to make a change in your life? What is your go-to way to achieve change and make it stick? I bet most of you will include some version of “work harder” in your answer…. We’ve been taught from a young age
Last night my son told me that he heard a cracking sound when his tooth was pulled out by the dentist. This came after 5 very difficult days and gave me a clue as to how to finally help him to find some peace from the pain. It was a
Written by Jon Parker We all have strategies to beat fatigue. Eating little and often to keep energy levels topped up, say, and being mindful of our sleep patterns and getting enough rest. However sometimes a quick boost is needed right at that moment when you start to feel sleepy. While reaching
Are you actually aware of when you are stressed – as in when you start stressing? Or do you usually realise it a little way down the road when the stress is now impacting your health or your sleeping or your mood? I find that most of my clients do
When I was battling with Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome it seemed as if was afraid of falling asleep. As soon as I dropped into that liminal place between awake and sleep, on the brink of sleep, my whole body would jerk awake, adrenaline surging through me. I was exhausted but I
When your partner suggests you have some people around for dinner is your first response, “I’m too tired”? When your friend invites you for a night out do you find yourself saying (yet again) “I’m very tired. I need an early night”. When your partner is in the mood for
Are you feeling like you have no choice but to make a change in your life? But how? I bet most of you will include some version of “work harder” in your answer…. We’ve been taught from a young age that hard work gets results (yes, even self-care and healing
