When I chose ‘reclaiming’ as my word of the year (you read more about why I embraced the Word of the Year trend and download my guide on how choose your own word here), I didn’t imagine it would lead to stepping off the edge of Tottenham Hotspur’s stadium

I stopped making resolutions because they felt like rigid rules I couldn’t keep. When I first heard about choosing a word of the year, I dismissed it as just another trend. But as I reflected on the past year, I realised how a single word had quietly anchored my experiences without me even trying.

As autumn deepens, bringing cooler temperatures, shorter days, and falling leaves, we receive a gentle invitation from nature: to turn inward, slow down, and reflect. Rather than waiting until January to set our goals, autumn provides an ideal time to reset our minds, energy, and intentions—aligning with nature’s rhythm of rest and reflection. Each year, […]

As the clocks fall back and darkness begins to draw in, nature extends an invitation for us to slow down, turn inward, and embrace a quieter, more reflective pace. Autumn’s arrival, marked by dropping temperatures and shedding leaves, signals a natural transition from the active, outward energy of summer to the calming stillness that winter […]

What nobody tells you about career pivots is that there’s often a hidden phase: a period of time where you’re simply getting ready to be ready. Looking back at my own career pivot, I realise now that I’d wanted to make the shift long before I actually did. What held me back wasn’t just fear […]

Feeling stuck at work and in life, I regained my vitality through creativity. Engaging in activities like gardening, knitting, baking, and painting rekindled my zest. What creative projects have you neglected that could bring you joy?

Many struggle with career transitions due to fear and doubt. To succeed, mind map your ideas, clarify your vision and goals, understand your motivations, and seek support from mentors or coaches to maintain momentum.

Success varies by individual definition. For this woman, traditional work success included challenges like gender bias. She advocates redefining success to reflect personal fulfillment, purpose, and life balance, rather than societal expectations.