Nurture & Thrive
Blog
Welcome to My Blog
Writing is where I pause, reflect and reconnect. It helps me make sense of experiences, explore new ideas, and stay grounded.
Here, I share reflections on wellbeing, education, personal growth and psychology, inspired by my work with students, teachers, parents, clients and my family.
My hope is that these words encourage reflection, spark curiosity, and offer comfort or inspiration. If something you read resonates, challenges your thinking, or simply makes you smile, then this space has served its purpose. If you read and want to share with other please do. This writing is meant for sharing. Also, feel free to get in touch.
Happy reading, and thank you for being here.
Self preservation is not self-indulgent. It’s a public service to others.
24th July 2026
The busier we are, the more we need to build in a well-being moment or activity for ourselves. What helps keep us afloat? What declutters our minds? How can we feel more relaxed when our worlds are very full?
Understanding Test Anxiety
27th March 2023
What many may not realise is that Test Anxiety is an actual recognised type of performance anxiety that has real physical, as well as mental symptoms that can impact our children’s ability to ‘perform’ well in exam conditions.
How can we as teachers, parents and carers, employers, counsellors, social workers, health professionals, or indeed anyone who has a duty of care or who works with young people, realistically help someone with mild or moderate test anxiety?
Safe spaces, simplicity, sanctuary and stillness
3rd November 2022
Are we consciously making time for ourselves?
Resting rather than doing. Not 'watching the TV, nodding off' type of resting, but calm, purposefully quiet stillness?
Over-stimultion and exhaustion erodes our mental health. How can we instigate and incorporate some balance back into our lives?