What is Hypervigilance? More Than Just ‘Being Alert’ The human nervous system evolved to detect threats and keep people safe. Most individuals scan their environment occasionally, notice unusual sounds, and respond to potential dangers appropriately. But some people experience a constant state of heightened threat detection that exhausts them physically and mentally. This condition goes far beyond normal alertness. What…
Everything for a reason… Have you ever had one of those days, or weeks, where everything goes differently to how you expected? Well, this week, that’s me! First, my laptop decided enough was enough and I had to wait patiently while it gave me the dreaded blue screen of death. Then it refused to restart at all, so now I…
Little things to lift your day! Hello. I hope you’ve had an amazing week so far, and if you’re in the UK that you’re already getting used to having the children home for the summer holidays. So this week, everything has slowed down. Finally, I’ve managed to have a catch-up of some admin and take some well-deserved me time. With…
First third of the year gone already! Well, the weather has certainly surprised us this Spring! One day it’s a cloudy 17°c, and the next, we’re swanning around in a very warm 27°c. The British weather never ceases to amaze! The sun has been gracing us for a few days now, but yesterday, the heat really made itself known –…
Balancing acts for the new season. I started writing a new recipe for you today, but then I realised that the next time I post, schools will be back, and the summer holidays will seem like a distant memory. The carefree days of late mornings, lazy afternoons, and spontaneous adventures will be replaced by early alarms, structured days, and the…
Embrace Life! As several of my friends are approaching and celebrating milestone birthdays, it prompted me to pause and take stock of life, accomplishments, and the things that truly matter. While the hustle and bustle of daily life can easily consume us with tasks and responsibilities, it’s crucial to remember the importance of slowing down and cherishing life’s simple pleasures.…
A contradiction? Today, I am leaving this open for discussion! Positivity Are you a positive person or a negative person? Have you ever thought about it? How would your friends and family describe you? Do you see the good in everything? Do you always notice the bad things? Are you great at seeing both sides of the story? Language Your…
The world is slowly adapting to what is to become the new normal… at least for now. Most countries have put procedures in place, new rules and regulations which many deem as restrictive. Whilst we may or may not agree with the actions and the speed of which these are implemented, only time will tell if they are useful and…
