Monthly Reflections…
Thoughts, themes, and the
book I’ve been living with.
October Reflections: Filling in the blanks
How quickly do we decide what someone else is thinking without knowing the full story? Exploring the assumptions we make, why we sometimes expect the worst, and how easily our minds fill in the blanks.
September Reflections: Fresh Starts & What Comes Next
Why are fresh starts so appealing, and what happens when the initial enthusiasm wears off? A reflection on procrastination, consistency and the value of coming back.
August Reflections: Rest, Space & What Happens When We Stop
What does it really mean to rest? A reflection on busy lives, summer holidays, switching off, single-tasking and what actually restores us.
July Reflections: Direction, Attention & The People We Meet
A reflection on parenting, change, quiet influences and the people who help shape the direction our lives take.
June Reflections: Old Stories, New Perspectives & Updating The File
A reflection on family stories, childhood labels, confirmation bias and why some beliefs may need updating.
May Reflections: Fear, Confidence & Waiting to Feel Ready
A reflection on fear, confidence, overthinking and the strange ways many of us wait to feel “ready” before fully living.
April Reflections: Memory, Exam Stress & Why Minds Go Blank
Why minds go blank under pressure, what your brain is actually doing, and how to find your way back.
March Reflections: Behaviour, Patterns and the Chimp Mind
Why we react the way we do under pressure, and how understanding the ‘chimp mind’ can help us respond differently.
February Reflections: Anxiety, Teenagers and the Modern World
It’s not just you. Why anxiety feels louder right now, and what might gently help.
January Reflections: Sleep, Stress and Why It Matters
You can do everything “right”… and still feel exhausted. Why sleep might be the missing piece.