Ideas for Change
For Helpers, Dreamers, and Doers
Welcome to Ideas for Change, a space for stories, reflections, and tools to help you step into balance, breathe with intention, and live with joy. Every post is a little invitation to pause, think, and take another step towards the life you want.
Do this for me today (it’ll make your heart happy)
It’s my birthday, and I have one wish - pick up the phone and call someone. Trust me.
4 Things I Learned From My Dad (Hint: It Involves Champagne and a Wardrobe)
Some parents teach their kids life skills. Mine taught me how to win at complaining, outwit wooden puzzles, and BBQ in winter.
Can you choose not to suffer?
Ever thought a stadium's bag policy could lead to a deep dive into Acceptance and Commitment Therapy? Neither did I. Yet, here I am, turning a handbag hassle into a life lesson on embracing reality and managing chronic pain. Join me on this unexpectedly enlightening journey from football fan frustrations to psychological flexibility.
How time blocking will change your life
Part Four of my simple and practical guide to making time for the things that matter most.
Making time blocking work for you
Part Three of my simple and practical guide to making time for the things that matter most.
Start time blocking in six simple steps
Part Two of my simple and practical guide to making time for the things that matter most.
I spent three years using ‘time blocking’ to manage my time
It changed my life. Here's my step-by-step guide to using time blocking to change yours.
What are the five best life lessons you’ve learned?
In this article I share my five best life lessons (probably!) - what are yours?
When is the second best time to rebalance your life?
If you’ve got great plans for your life, but you’re just waiting til the time is right…you should probably read this. Right now.
Do you ever feel like you're just, generally...failing?
If you’re trying to do ALLLL the things, but feel like you’re not doing any of them particularly well, read on…
Feeling stuck? Here are three sure-fire ways to move past your blocks…
Are you feeling stuck? Stuck in your job, stuck in your ways, stuck in your relationships, stuck in your…life? Don’t worry, help is at hand…
3 super-achievable ways to be more present with your kids today
Feeling overwhelmed, and guilty because you can’t give your kids as much attention as you’d like? Step away from the internet advice making you feel worse, and take some achievable action today…
Is it really possible for you to get more balance in your life?
Do you ever feel like life is happening to you? Do you want more balance, but can’t see how you’re going to get it? Let me show you how you can…and will…
Three quick and easy things you can do, right now, to look after your mental health
We look after our physical health every day, but often neglect our mental health until it’s too late. Try these quick and easy tips to improve your mental wellbeing right now…
How to Overcome Resistance to Change (without having to digest yourself…)
Have the events of the last year had you re-evaluating your life? And yet...are you finding it difficult to make any changes? Don’t worry - I’ve got you covered…
Winning on ‘bitty’ days
I’m currently working in my car, parked in a hospital car park. It seems like a good time to share some strategies for coping with ‘bitty’ days…