We all know that spending time in nature is good for the soul. Whether it’s the peaceful stillness, the fresh air, or the beauty of the trees, walking in the woods can bring a sense of calm and rejuvenation. But did you know there’s a scientific reason why being in the forest can make you […]
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This week’s SNAP focuses on tackling tough tasks, how do we get on top of difficult tasks? We all face moments when a task or challenge seems daunting, or those tasks that we just feel some friction to. Often, our first instinct is to tackle it alone. But what if I told you there’s a
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This week’s SNAP looks at how you can create your ambiance when travelling to suit your mood, by listening to music or podcasts.
Travel Hacks Part 3 – Create your Ambience Read More »
As we celebrate a significant milestone –10 years in business – it’s a perfect moment to look back on how our team and business have evolved since our humble beginnings in 2012. In the beginning Initially, we embarked on our journey as a small group of personal trainers, armed with a holistic framework we call
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Welcome to the final instalment in our SNAP series about Cadence, the key to high performance. Cadence is a simple, four-step approach to managing energy that works. Part one was about the first phase, predict. And we asked, “When are your Wimbledons?” When are the big events coming up for you, both professionally and personally?
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A recent Guardian article describes the benefits of being out in nature for your parasympathetic nervous system, cognitive health, memory, and brain function. A quick explanation for anyone who needs it: the parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for your body’s “rest and digest” processes. Things like reducing heart rate and increasing gut motility – the
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This week’s SNAP is all about nature connectedness. We recently visited Kew Gardens, and I was totally struck by the power of botanics. It’s something I’ve never really considered—or rather, something I’ve taken for granted: the plants, the fungi, the little creatures that pollinate or break things down, and the relationship they have with each
Our Future Is Botanic: What Kew Gardens Taught Me About Nature Connectedness Read More »
Welcome to your weekly SNAP – our new video and blog format! SNAP stands for short, novel and practical, which is exactly how I will be delivering top tips, life hacks, and any other interesting information that emerges in the wellbeing space. Now, you already know that I’ve been working on a new keynote, BOND.
How To Feel More Connected Read More »
Many of you will have read or heard me tell stories of my time at Lynbreck Croft. If you haven’t, you can find out more about it here. It’s an 150-acre regenerative farm in the Cairngorms, Scotland, run by our friends, Lynn and Sandra. During our most recent visit, we accompanied them to a local
Diversity Promotes Resilience: the Power of Social Connectedness Read More »
Regenerative farming may seem out of context for many. Like me, you probably don’t have stewardship over land, but you do have stewardship over yourself – your mental, emotional and physical health. Are you taking care of it? Are you giving yourself enough rest? Earlier in the summer, I was looking for a different experience,
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