If you’ve watched my latest video, which you can find here , you’ll have seen me spending time outdoors and allowing myself to slow down. There’s often a small moment of hesitation before doing that; the part of us that wonders whether it’s worth the effort, or whether staying where we are would be easier. And yet, without fail, choosing to step outside and be present leaves me feeling more grounded afterwards. It’s a reminder of how much we gain when we allow ourselves to pa

Have you ever told yourself you’re “not creative”? Or felt that artistic expression is something reserved for other people -musicians, painters, writers -but not for you? If so, you’re not alone. Many adults carry the belief that creativity is a luxury, a talent you either have or don’t, or something that belongs to a different phase of life. But psychology, neuroscience and lived experience suggest something very different: artistic expression isn’t optional. It’s a deeply h

If you've seen my latest video, which you can find here , you’ll have seen that I spent some time browsing homeware in the Place Vendôme sales, not because I love shopping in malls, but because I’ve been thinking about something deeper: how the spaces we live in can support our wellbeing. Malls have never really been my favourite places. I often find them a bit overwhelming: the busy walkways, bright lights and constant calls to buy more can leave me feeling exhausted rather

If you’ve watched my latest video, which you can find here , you’ll know that I’ve been reflecting on the idea of resolutions, and questioning whether January really is the best time of year to set them. For me, spring has always felt like the true beginning of the year. While January often comes with pressure to reset, improve and push forward, spring arrives with a very different energy. It’s a season of renewal, growth and quiet optimism; one that supports change in a way

Have you ever spent time ruminating over your words and actions after spending time with other people? Or stopped yourself from speaking up, trying something new or being fully yourself because you were worried about how others might judge you? Well you're not alone, and there’s a good psychological reason for it. In our latest video, which you can find here , George talks about why we worry so much about other people's opinions, the problems with people-pleasing, and what ex

In my latest video, which you can watch here , I talk about the beauty of my home town of Shrewsbury in Shropshire, and how it's especially magical at Christmas time. The spirit of the festive season leads quite nicely into the joy of giving, and how kindness is so important for wellbeing. Kindness is often seen as something optional or secondary, but scientific research shows that it's a really powerful contributor to happiness and overall wellbeing, for both the giver and t

Many years ago, when I read Deepak Chopra’s Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, of all his wise insights, something in particular stuck with me. When outlining The Law of Pure Potentiality, Chopra describes how our essential nature is pure consciousness, and he encourages connecting with this inner self through silence, meditation, non judgment and immersion in nature. It was this last part, about nature, that really struck a chord. Our affinity towards nature is deeply rooted i