When I’m coaching, I often hear the term “overthinking” – it’s as though it can only mean one thing: replaying the mistake, revisiting the awkward moment and imagining everything that could go wrong. But what if we deliberately turned that same mental energy towards the good stuff? What if we lingered over what went well, what we learned, how we coped and the moments when we were more capable than we had expected?
There are times when life feels as though everything is happening at once. The to-do list grows longer, your mind won't switch off, and even simple decisions can suddenly feel exhausting.
One of the most common patterns I see in people experiencing stress, overwhelm, and burnout is living in a constant state of urgency - just like a chicken.
With less than two weeks before our new class begins at The Fold, I wanted to share a little about what you can expect and answer some of the questions that often come up before a first class.
We live in a world that celebrates busyness and glorifies exhaustion.
If you're neurodivergent, there's a good chance you've spent years being told what you should be doing, how you should be behaving, or where you should be by now.
Have you ever felt that life is moving a little too fast? Between work, family commitments, and the endless demands of modern life, finding time to look after your own wellbeing can often slip to the bottom of the list.
When people ask me what I do, I say that I'm a wellbeing coach and mentor that helps people re-discover themselves and burn bright again after burnout. Some of my clients are neurodiverse but all of them are high achievers, devoted to their objectives. When people ask me why I volunteer, the answer is both simple and complex. It is about connection, purpose, learning and making a difference. It is also about giving back to the communities that have enriched my own life.
If you’ve wondered whether Gitananda Yoga might be for you, I’d love to reassure you: you don’t need to be bendy, experienced, or confident to begin.
Burnout is more than feeling tired after a busy week. It can build slowly when long-term stress, pressure, and emotional demands are not balanced with enough recovery, support, and rest. The World Health Organisation describes burnout as an occupational phenomenon linked to chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed, and it is commonly understood through three main areas: exhaustion, detachment, and reduced effectiveness.
In the busyness of everyday life, it can be easy to lose touch with your own sense of calm. Gitananda Yoga classes in Worcester offer a gentle, supportive way to pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself—physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
Have you ever noticed that your brain loves reruns?
February is a funny month. We've got January out of the way, it's lighter for longer, and we're starting to see some signs of spring. Yet, there's still that urge to hibernate. Yesterday, it felt like I had no choice - I spent the whole day in a windowless room. I was delivering training at a specialist critical care centre, a large hospital, conducting workshops for Consultants. We frequently spoke of wellbeing, self-care, and looking after ourselves and our colleagues when the working environment is harsh and the demands of the job are huge.
In our jobs, we are constantly looking for risks, the things that might go wrong. We write and review risk assessments, doing what we can to prevent mishaps. In life in general, looking for the bad stuff keeps us from harm – we look out for the shady character to give them a wide berth, we notice the danger of walking too close to the edge of the pavement. It’s natural. The brain filters out the stuff that we don’t need to worry about – the noise of the robin and the blackbird, the snowdrops poking through. It’s very easy not to notice that good stuff, beautiful stuff is happening all around us.
The good news is the neuroplasticity of the brain – we can train the brain to notice the positives too. Look for the good, note it down and reflect on it. I suggested to the Consultants yesterday that they use some time on their way home thinking about three good things that have happened during their shift. And then, rather than walking in through the door, complaining about the working environment to their significant other, they can enthuse about their wonderful day at work.
Dr. Alan Watkins (Complete Coherence) talks about boosting our deposits, our energy levels by doing more of the activities that we love and doing less of the activities that deplete us. Who says that we have to iron for example? Imagine how much of the world’s energy could be saved if we all stopped ironing? If you like ironing, find it therapeutic, carry on. But I’d rather use the time to be out walking, or reading a book. What activities do you do, perhaps out of habit, or a sense of duty, that you don’t want or need to do really? What will you use that time for instead?
February, the days are getting longer, there are shoots on the trees and bushes, signs of spring. But the weather continues to be grey, murky, and damp. Now is a good time to remind ourselves of the importance of self-care.
I hope you find this helpful! If you want more information about wellbeing workshops or about 1:1 wellbeing coaching, feel free to get in touch.