Hey Reader. Wow, the last few months have been a lot for me. Last night I gathered with my lovely intention setting community and there was a whole lot going on for people, so I’m guessing you might feel the same. I’ve been taking some time out to rest and process after a huge life change (more on this at some future point). But then I realised I haven't been in touch for ages. When I don't email this Wild & Free community for a long time it can turn into this really big thing. I feel like my...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Heyooo Reader, This week's email is about what happens when you learn to better manage your inner critic. This time last week, I was on the way to host the networking event I run once a month for women in business. It was fabulous, full of uplifting, supportive, awesome connections - as it always is. But, that's not what this email is about. Picture this: I'm standing there, on the very busy overground train, drinking my tea and reading my book, surrounded by humans. The train stops, and more...
8 months ago • 2 min read
Hey friend, In my job I spend a lot of time connecting with people, but often through a screen. I'm sure it's the same for many of you These days I find that when I'm called to show up in person I often don't look forward to it. The voices that go through my brain tell me things like: "it's a lot of time wasted traveling" "think of all the tasks you could tick off your to do list" (things like writing this newsletter at 10am when I normally do rather than at 6.22pm before I sign off from the...
9 months ago • 1 min read
Hey friend, It's sunny in the UK. That's all anyone has been talking about this week. That and absolute s*it show going on in global politics. How? Why? Can we turn it all off and back on again? How do you get some space from it all Reader? Mine is definitely through movement in nature. Today (I'm doing my work from the trail, including writing this email to youuuuu. Team photo. I cannot get Pingu to stay still 😂 And by work...I mean the big picture stuff. One of my things this year is to do...
10 months ago • 1 min read
Wonderful Reader, I've had some stuff going on which means I haven't been emailing much, or been very 'out there on socials'. To stay ok I've had to reel things in, focus my energy. I'm sure you've had times like this and I know you'll understand. But I have been beavering away on things that bring me joy. As you probably already know one of these is the Wild & Free Retreat. It's always the most nourishing, soulful, uplifting and joyful weekend of my whole year. This year we are in Devon for...
10 months ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader, As you know, January is one of the times of year when I sort out my plans and set supportive, joyful, uplifting intentions and goals. I love to support others to do the same. Everyone who teaches goal setting will tell you this: Make sure your goals are clear and specific. This is excellent advice. But today, I want to go a little “nontraditional” and give you my second best piece of advice: There are different types of goals. So, say for instance I want to write this year (as I...
11 months ago • 1 min read
How are you doing Reader We are 2.5% of the way through 2025, how are you feeling about it so far? I love the new year because it feels like an opportunity to reset some things. In some ways nothing has changed of course, the news cycle will make sure we know that. But things feel different. Research does show that we are more likely to make change stick when we start at key points in the year (the new year and the start of spring being the best). Psychologists call it something fancy, but...
12 months ago • 1 min read
not my house but an accurate representation of Pingu with the tree Why hello there Reader I can’t believe it’s nearly the end of the year already. This month I've been wrapping up 2024 with some of my lovely coaching clients, writing Christmas cards for the neighbours, and trying to stop the puppy destroying the tree. I've also been off with migraines and I reckon that is my body saying I need a break. I think many of you are probably feeling the same. Today is my last day proper day of work...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
It's Sunday morning Reader, I have a little ritual with a good pal of mine. We take breakfast pictures and send them to each other. Often they involve crumpets, because we first bonded over our love of bread based breakfast items. They aren't arty. Frequently they don't even look that delicious but I assure you they are. Even when they toaster is a little over enthusiastic like in this offering: It's a small thing but it keeps us connected. She doesn't even need to share words with me, when I...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read