When anxiety feels like it’s taking over

Posted by on April 2, 2026

When anxiety feels like it’s taking over, even the smallest tasks can feel like climbing a mountain.

If your mind is racing or your chest feels tight today, please know you’re not alone. In the UK, millions of people are navigating these same feelings, and it’s okay to admit that things are tough right now.

Here is your gentle reminder to:

Exhale. Try to make your out-breath longer than your in-breath.

Ground yourself. Find three things you can see and two things you can hear.

Be kind. You wouldn’t judge a friend for feeling this way; try to offer that same - Read More

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Mindfulness

Posted by on December 9, 2025

For those with the gift of speech, words are powerful ways to communicate our feelings and needs. Yet sometimes we can struggle to align our thoughts with our words or find the ‘right’ word to truly convey our sense of something. Being consciously aware of our words and mindful of what impact they may have on another person requires us to create a space between thought and action. The Sufi poet, Rumi sums this up beautifully for me with his concept of 3 gates…

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Lets talk about Anxiety

Posted by on June 26, 2025

Let’s Talk About Anxiety: You’re Not Alone

Anxiety isn’t just “nerves” or “overthinking.” It’s a very real response to feeling unsafe, overwhelmed, or uncertain—even when everything around you seems fine. And if that’s how you’ve been feeling lately, you’re not broken. You’re human.

Anxiety can show up in many different ways: racing thoughts, a tight chest, avoiding things that used to be easy. Sometimes it makes you feel like you’re living in fast-forward, struggling to find the pause button.

You are not weak. Living with anxiety means your brain is trying to protect you—even if it’s a little overprotective.

You don’t have to manage - Read More

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