I sat at a dinner recently and I chatted to a lady who said something that I hear so often: “I wish I had more energy.” She actually told me she thought I was lucky, because I didn’t have that problem. She is right and I realized how lucky I am! I want you to be lucky too and that’s why I am writing this blog today. In many ways (not all), we create most of the health-luck we enjoy with the choices we make. Luck is the product of a million choices made hourly, daily and weekly. Luck is the...

So, it’s April, and especially in SA it’s filled with holidays and a little more spaciousness, but that doesn’t necessarily mean less stress. I had been travelling at the start of April, so I expected my stress levels to be low. But often, that’s exactly when life shows up… and stress comes with it. That response in my own system inspired this blog, because I want you to understand how to work with this in yours. Of course, my door is always open to you, but empowerment is the key mission...

A reflection on the parts of ourselves that show up when life gets stressful and that can be activated by the world as it is right now. Have you ever noticed how intelligent, thoughtful adults can suddenly start behaving like teenagers when they are stressed? I certainly have. I have seen it in myself on far more than one occasion. And I have caught myself doing exactly the same thing more times than I would like to admit. Recently I heard someone say something that made me pause. “Everyone...