More often than not, when we talk about self-care, we are already badly in need of some. Many people find it difficult to even acknowledge that they have needs and allow themselves to focus on them. I believe self-care is not just about regular routines, such as meditation, rest, physical activity and connection with others, although these are really important. For me, the art of self-care is in recognising our needs and responding to them as they come rather than committing to strict “healthy habits”. So how do we go about applying self-care to life and fitting it into our already busy schedules?

What happens to our nervous system when you feel anxious? Why do we disconnect from the present moment when we’re anxious? Practise these grounding techniques that can help you come back to the ‘here and now’. Learn about why they help when you’re anxious and how they can prevent anxiety long-term.

Learn about the way your beliefs and self-talk link to your anxiety. Where do our beliefs come from? What have they got to do with feeling anxious? How do the things you say to yourself impact how you feel? What to do with beliefs that no longer serve you? Why understanding your triggers helps?

Why did the world pandemic cause more people to suffer from mental health problems? How has built-up stress contributed to the overall increase in people experiencing anxiety after re-entering life in the “new normal”? What have we learnt from it and how can we start healing?

Until my son was born, I didn’t realise how flawed my idea of motherhood was. The mix of outdated stereotypes and social media goddess-like presentation of motherhood is a dangerous trap for new mums. Becoming a mother is one of the biggest transformations a woman might undergo in her life.

While it may feel scary at first, becoming aware of your responsibility over the choices you make in life is empowering and leads to more authenticity, freedom and deeper connections with others. Find out why in this article.

Despite life’s limitations and restrictions, we can always choose how we respond to our individual circumstances. Our attitude to every moment in our life is a choice no-one can take away from us. We may not have control over a lot of things in life, but we do always have a choice.