Personal Sustainability

Leanne and her white rescue dig Kami Walking in the Woods experiencing the power of Phytoncides emoited by trees and leaves.

Walking in the Woods: The Power of Phytoncides

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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What is your commitment to change? Image of a woman dipping her toe in the sea - representing not being all in on a decision

What is Your Commitment to Change?

Welcome back from the summer break! Refreshed from a break and as we dive into the final quarter of the year, many of us feel a renewed energy for making changes. Whether it’s embracing a new way of working, building healthier habits, or setting goals for better wellbeing, now is the perfect time to reflect

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Tree being supported by a wooden sculpture visualising the idea of building your support team for success

Building Your Support Team for Success

As we wrap up this series of SNAPs, I want to dive into one final topic: the importance of preparation and the role of a support team in both our personal and professional lives. With the Olympics still fresh in our minds, I’ve been reflecting on what we can learn from athletes about preparing ourselves,

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Fuel Your Mindset: The Power of Preparation for Winning Performance picture of a man with his eyes closed and headphones on fuelling his mind before a big event

Fuel Your Mindset: The Power of Preparation for Winning Performance

Last week I shared the importance of preparing for big events in both life and work. Today is about how to ‘Fuel Your Mindset’. In the journey to success, your mindset is your most powerful tool. Whether you’re aiming to excel in your career, sports, or personal goals, achieving optimal performance starts from within. It’s

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Travel Hacks nutrition on the go Leanne Spencer on a train

Travel Hacks Part 1 – Nutrition on the Go

I’m starting June’s SNAP series which is all about travel hacks, with my tip for nutrition on the go. This is the first of four SNAPS I’ll be sharing this month on this topic of travel hacks. As a reminder, a SNAP is ‘short novel and practical’ tips and advice on a particular topic.) Getting

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The Energy Exchange in. people for personal sustainability - two women together looking happy and laughing exchanging energy

The Energy Exchange and Personal Sustainability

This week’s SNAP is all about energy, and the idea of an energy exchange. Why? Well, energy is one of the most essential resources for our own sustainability. This is the last topic in our series of articles about the idea of personal sustainability. I’ve discussed the other aspects of personal sustainability in previous posts,

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Wilson from Cast Away - community for personal sustainability

Why community is important for personal sustainability

You might be wondering why the image for this week’s blog is Wilson from the beloved Hollywood movie Cast Away. For anyone who doesn’t know, Wilson is an imaginary companion created by the shipwrecked Chuck Noland, played by Tom Hanks. But he didn’t just didn’t just talk to this friendly-faced football. Throughout the film, Wilson

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The value of Integrity and Personal Sustainability: Picture of Embankment in Cairngorms National Park, Scotland

The Value of Integrity and Personal Sustainability

Sustainability and the value of integrity is the topic I’ll be discussing this week. This is something I’ve personally reflected on a lot recently in terms of honesty, personal boundaries and with regard to other resources such as time and money. How much is enough?

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personal sustainability: person writing "Who am I?" in fogged mirror

Personal Sustainability: what’s your identity?

I’ve been working on new content based on the idea of personal sustainability. Sustainability in terms of our own energy but also our own contribution to the sustainability of the planet. Our personal resources are finite in the same way the planet’s resources are finite. We need to think hard about where we expend energy

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