Category: Mindset
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Emotional Eating: 5 Reasons You Just Can’t Stop
You’ve had a hard day. You’re tired and stressed. You know you shouldn’t, but before you know it you’re emotional eating and drinking again. On the sofa, packet of biscuits and second glass of red in hand. Ahhhh – that feels good. For now. Until the guilt and shame kick in…..and before you know it…
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Social Media: When Positive Vibes Become Toxic Positivity
I have a bee in my bonnet. Actually, it’s more of an angry hornet, so what better way to get it off my chest than to blog about it. My beef? #goodvibesonly #blessed #sograteful all over social media, when in reality your life is just like everyone else’s – great bits, not so great bits…
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Vagus Nerve Stimulation: A Game-Changer for Menopause Symptoms
Perimenopause and menopause symptoms driving you crazy? Then keep reading. There is a new (and potentially very effective) kid on the block when it comes to menopause symptom management. Say hello to vagus nerve stimulation. Not menopausal? Don’t go anywhere, as supporting this one nerve in the body positively impacts overall health and well being…
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Overcoming Loss in Midlife: A Guide to Healing and Finding Hope
A blog about loss – this might be a difficult sell. Not exactly cheery stuff for an evening read. But if it’s on my mind it inevitably ends up in the blog! And the thing is – life is full of losses. Between the joy and gains, laughs and memories being made, there is plenty…
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Embracing Those Messy Emotions: The Key to Thriving in Midlife
It’s been an emotional few weeks. I’m told it’s something to do with eclipses and mercury, and something bumping into something else somewhere cosmic I think. I don’t know – I just know I’ve felt it. But in that truly ‘rushing woman’ way many of us like to adopt as a lifestyle strategy….I tried to…
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Overcoming Emotional Eating in Midlife
Cake anyone? Actually crisps…..that’s my emotional eating go to… lots of crisps. You? Emotional eating involves consuming food when you are not hungry to satisfy an emotional trigger. It is often used as a comfort and coping mechanism for negative emotions and low mood. Let’s face it, it’s much easier to try and eat that…
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Fighting the Midlife Odds to PERFORM at Your Best
According to the Office of National Statistics (ONS), the rate of suicide in women aged 45-54 years old has increased by around 6% in the last 20 years. Furthermore, in women, the age-specific category with the highest rate of suicide is 50-54 years old. This is slightly older than the most common age category for…
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Menopause: The second ‘4th trimester’
Guest blog. Hi, I’m Lisa a Feminine Mindset and Empowerment coach at lisakercek.com. I am a deep feeler and believer who supports women tuning back into themselves and shining their light as bright as they can. I’ve been unconsciously having coaching conversations in different areas of my life for the last 20 years. And now…
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When Did I Turn into Shirley Valentine?
Those who follow my blog know I am throwing off my funk and trying new things this year. However – and it’s a big, HUGE, kind of colossal however….I did not intend to find myself sensual dancing at 6pm on a cold February Tuesday night whilst my stepdad babysat my kids….likely wondering why I had…
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Beyond Spa Days and Manicures: What Real Self-Care Looks Like
I feel like I may have lost you with the title but stick with me- I am not the fun police. I love a good manicure – gel nails, multiple colours, even the odd nail sticker if I’m really glitzing it up. And don’t get me started on the joy of a sauna session. So…
