Hello friend, I hope you've had a good week. This week's doodles suggest running has been on my mind. Can you tell? Whether or not youāre a runner, we can all learn something from elite athletes (and even slow runners like me): building in rest is essential if we want to perform at our best. By the time you read this email, Iāll be getting ready for my first Parkrun. Wish me luck. Before I share this weekendās digest, I have a quick question. As you may know, Iāve been experimenting with...
9 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Hello friend, This past week, I've been thinking about hobbies. I have a long list of hobbies (some on the quirky side, as shared in my latest podcast episode) and, at times, I've felt a little guilty about the time I dedicate to them. I think the guilt comes from the fact that hobbies are sometimes framed as self-indulgent, "for kids", or something you do when you don't have much else on. But hobbies are important, and their positive impact on our wellbeing is significant. The links between...
16 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Hello friend, Did you know itās Mental Health Awareness Week? This yearās theme is community, so I have been reflecting on how much being part of various communities has supported my mental health over the years. It really is a privilege to have you as part of this newsletter communityāthank you for being here. Much of todayās digest touches on mental health. I hope you find it useful. And if you havenāt already, take a moment to check your stress bucket. Finally, a gentle reminder to book...
23 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Hello friend, Yesterday was Liberation Day here in Guernsey; a time of remembrance, reflection, and celebration. I spent it quietly: lunch with good friends, a bit of gardening, and plenty of relaxing. I felt a twinge of guilt for skipping the livelier celebrations in town, but then I remembered that freedom is choice, and I chose what I needed. I hope you can do the same for yourself today. Before we get to this week's digest, a gentle nudge: My live Weekly Review Workshop is happening on...
30 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Hello friend, Happy weekend to you. My favourite doodle this week was a "note to self" as I had noticed my previously healthy email habits slipping. I was leaving my email app open, checking emails often, and replying too quickly. Can you relate? I am pleased to report that previous positive email behaviour has been restored, but my point is this: sometimes we all need a reset. And that's OK. Before we get to this weekend's digest, I have a housekeeping note: The link in last week's email to...
about 1 month agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Hello friend I hope you've had a great week. Mine has been action-packed (by my standards, at least!) and I'm delighted to share an update with you. It was my birthday yesterday. Usually, I keep quiet about it, but the older I get, the more I start to appreciate how an extra year is a reason to celebrate. Each year is a gift (hence the title of this newsletter, and my favourite doodle essay this week). Thank you to everyone who attended my Daily Routines Workshop on Thursday. I've now...
about 1 month agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Hello friend Welcome to the weekend. Iāve always loved April (and not just because itās my birthday month). Thereās something about the seasonal shift that lifts my energy and makes change and progress feel more achievable. Maybe youāre feeling it too? Iām looking forward to delivering my Daily Routines workshop next week. Iāve also been thinking about the podcast again. Iāve missed recording episodes, and a refreshāperhaps with a new name and sharper focusāfeels like it might be on the...
about 2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Hello friend Welcome to your weekend and this weekly digest. I hope you've had a good week so far. My highlight was hosting a session for the Guernsey Chamber of Commerce called "How to Find Focus in Busy Times". If you are interested, here is a short article recap: How to Find Focus in Busy Times. I've also enjoyed planning my Daily Routines Workshop (happening online, on 24 April). I'm particularly excited about using Butter to host this session. If you're unfamiliar with Butter, it is a...
about 2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hello Welcome to your weekend. I hope that you've had a wonderful week. For me, itās been a week of thinking about the small things that make a big differenceābreaks, boundaries, and remembering that sustainable productivity isnāt about doing more, itās about doing things in a way that works for you. This weekās doodles orbit that theme in different ways. I hope you enjoy today's update (and if you do, why not reply to this email and say hello? I always love to hear from you). āļø Doodle...
2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read