I’ve been trying to get into a habit recently. Before work in the morning I’ve been making myself leave the house. It sounds simple enough, but when you work from home it’s very easy for the day to begin without really noticing. Bed to laptop and suddenly I’m in it. If you go out early …
Every May, when I open my home for Brighton & Hove Artists Open Houses, I’m reminded that what happens here is about far more than the art on the walls. When I first became involved in Artists Open Houses around eight years ago, it was not because I had my own work to sell, largely …
Many people assume coaching is about advice, someone offering direction, solutions, or telling you what steps to take next, but that assumption misses something more fundamental about what coaching is actually for. Coaching is not about handing over answers. It is about helping people uncover the answers that are already there, often beneath the noise …
This time of year often brings a natural pause. Many of us find ourselves reflecting on what’s been, while also looking ahead at what might be possible next. Sometimes that feels hopeful and other times it can feel uncomfortable, particularly when there’s an unspoken expectation that January should arrive with clarity, momentum, and a sense …
Why the Inner Voice Gets Louder When Life Changes I have noticed a quiet voice within myself. It becomes a little louder when life begins to shift. I know from conversations with clients and friends that I am not alone in this. I tend to notice it most when I am approaching something new, normally …
Yesterday, I heard the news that Diane Keaton had passed away. The report ended with a tidy summary: “She was never married, had two adopted children, and had a fantastic collection of hats.” It made me pause. Is that really how anyone wants to be remembered, reduced to marital status, parenthood, or possessions? For many …
As the school holidays begin across the UK, my feed, like so many others, is filled with posts from parents preparing to juggle work, playdates, endless snacks, and those six long (and sometimes longer) weeks of summer. It’s one of those recurring moments in the calendar that quietly mark time. A natural pause that prompts …
I live so far away from my family and Dad was never much of a phone caller, so the days and months after he died felt strange. There wasn’t a daily call to miss, no regular routine to suddenly leave empty. Instead, the loss settled in, hard to grasp but never far from my thoughts. …
This year’s Brighton’s Artist Open House 2024 and other creative ventures! As the summer draws to a close, and I start to think ahead to next year’s artist open house, I have been reflecting on this year’s artistic ventures and what exactly made them special. This year was our 4th year of opening for Artists …
Just over 4 weeks ago I left for the States, on a new adventure; for work, for adventure and I guess you could say, a need to reset. I came away from the UK with 3 things in mind; A need to feel part of a different culture/pace of life, a place to call my …
So for anyone that saw the UK TV show Freeze the Fear with Wim Hof where viewers witnessed a group of celebrities, having what appeared to be, to the untrained eye, some kind of breakdown. It turns out this was in fact Wim Hof guiding the group through a breath class. Whilst the slight sceptic …
Today I caught my first wave. Not a big deal for those that have spent many hours learning the craft of surfing, but for me it represented a huge leap. Not just because I actually managed to hold my own and get up on the board, an accomplishment in itself, but mainly for the lessons …
Over the past few weeks I’ve been thinking a lot about loss, and the power it can have over those that experience it. Not just the all too common sad feelings that come with the grief of losing someone/something, but the potential power of healing through those experiences. Something that remains true through my childless …
If I could speak to a younger version of me, the one that left university with less confidence in her creative ability than when she started. I’d tell her, ‘It’ll be ok. Your passion for art will come back, you just need a little time, the right set of circumstances and a few inspiring ‘mentors’ …
One of the many things you discover in a life with no children is people’s huge misconceptions of what it’s like not to have children! I can only speak for myself, and the few people I know that aren’t part of the parenting world, but trust me it’s definitely not endless travel, lie-ins and nights …
What’s your ‘reason for being?’ The Japanese word “ikigai” means a “life purpose” or “raison d’être.” Ikigai refers to defining your personal meaning of life in relation to your talents, passions, and profession, as well as what you can give to the wider world. I’ve previously talked about the struggle I had in finding my …
We all do it. Say we’re ok when we’re not really. 9 times out of 10, many of us can slip into the default. Perhaps we don’t feel comfortable talking about how we’re feeling. Sometimes it’s not the time or the place, or perhaps we get the sense that the person hasn’t the time to …
Inspiration through mentorship Much of the focus of a coach is to look at the present and how we can assist our clients to create change. In order to identify the areas that need to change, we must first be able to understand the ‘why’ and this can so often pull us to the events …
Personal v professional life Essentially, Life Love and Me was born out of the desire to help others. Especially, for those that found themselves in a similar position, with little or no support. Since 2016 it has evolved from a blog focused on the emotional complexities surrounding egg freezing, to a platform for my passions. …