by Rachel Collins | Feb 6, 2018 | Mind |
Being overwhelmed is seriously stressful And just like any other kind of stress it elicits one of three responses. Fight, flight or freeze. NONE of these responses is helpful to you. They are protection mechanisms that actually aren’t serving you in anyway. In fact they may be doing you harm.
by Rachel Collins | Nov 8, 2017 | Mind |
You’re on a beautiful holiday. You’re in paradise! So why does it feel like hell? Overnight flights, jet lag, extreme heat, strange foods and a major shift in routine all disrupt kiddies and put this Mummy at risk of turning from mother into...
by Rachel Collins | May 9, 2017 | Mind |
How to love and accept your body for the size it is now Overheard in the playground: “I don’t want to buy at this size” Oh I just wanted to run right over and give this Mum a hug… Now I might take these things out of context sometimes and maybe this person wasn’t...
by Rachel Collins | Apr 6, 2017 | Mind |
How often do you get a break? Taking a break as a mum can feel not only impossible at times, but also can make you feel incredibly guilty. How crazy is that? Why do we feel guilty for looking after ourselves? Despite the worries that if we slow down or stop, everything will fall apart, taking a break is crucial for our own wellbeing.
by Rachel Collins | Jan 25, 2017 | Mind |
100 things I want to do in 2017 Because one New Year Resolution isn't going to cut it I’m not a big fan of New Year Resolutions. They are either something I feel I should do, like ‘I will go to the gym twice a week’. Or I find them a bit woolly, like ‘I will practice...
by Rachel Collins | Aug 10, 2016 | Body, Mind |
How to stop craving comfort food Three types of comfort food cravings and how to get rid of them for good! ; When I first start working with a client they often ask if they’re allowed to continue eating certain foods “because they are my go-to comfort...