Short: Tom (centre), a beloved neighbour and popular local ‘character’ recently died sooner than expected leaving the street quieter and our lives emptier. The lesson: don’t be complacent and assume people in your community who lend meaning to your life will carry on year after year, especially if they’re advancing in age. Remember that finitude applies as much to people as it does to life. So note who they are and cherish the people who make your life meaningful. Even record

This root vegetable and apple fritter recipe is a really tasty way of increasing the rainbow of foods in your diet. Eating colourful, fibrous, vegetables and fermeted foods (as provided by the yoghurt in the dip) helps increase gut friendly bacteria, and is very good for your health. They are one of the many delicious meals on the menu of my Personal Coaching Retreats. While more associated with autumn they make for an easy, quick, and delicious mid-week meal any time of the

Spring is one of the best times of year to take a personal development retreat in Cornwall. With longer days, rising energy levels, and a natural sense of renewal, it’s the ideal moment to step back, reflect, and plan your year ahead in these troubling times. Life is inherently uncertain. But it seems especially so right now. Rapid advances in AGI —the prospect of what may follow—and events in the Gulf, are making many people wonder what the future holds, for their work, th

I’ve recently become an evangelist for the philosophy of Oliver Burkeman. He’s developed this philosophy over three best-selling books: The Antidote (2012), Four Thousand Weeks (2021), and Meditations for Mortals (2025). As someone on a mission to help people realise their potential, I believe it’s essential to consider Oliver’s ideas. His call for embracing finitude can be a powerful starting point for exploring how to develop a resilient, pragmatic approach to living well.

Since it’s the festive season, let’s allow ourselves a little indulgence. Here’s a delicious and easy dessert that makes the most of chocolate panettones available in shops. So, grab them while you can! Not only is this recipe a fantastic alternative to brownies, but panettone is the main ingredient, which means most of the work is done for you. This recipe serves 8 to 10 people, but if you have a smaller gathering, 300g of panettone will serve 4 to 6. Just reduce the other i

The Science of Exercise and Weight Management The science is clear: exercise is one of the best things you can do for yourself. It prevents disease, raises energy levels, and improves mental performance. Exercise can significantly boost your productivity. But can you do more than you need? If you’re fairly healthy but want to be more productive, you might be interested in what I discovered from a prolonged fast. You know the dilemma: how to maintain a healthy weight or, let’s

Ever eaten a delicious kimchi, cheese and spring onion omelette? Kimchi (the famous South Korean fermented cabbage) and cheese are a...

If there are changes you want to make to your life starting them is usually the hardest part, typically because you haven’t formed a...

When you think about it it’s surprising the number of cupboard and fridge staples you can actually make yourself. The benefit is they’re nearly always healthier, tastier, cheaper and better for the planet. I started in 2021 with 15g of kefir grains. I now have about 300g producing way more than I can drink in a week. I make my own elderflower cordial during summer, jam (of course!) and kimchi. And last year I stopped buying mayonnaise after discovering how easy it is to mak

Good news: this time next month is the spring equinox, marking the official end of winter. Spring is the season of rebirth and renewal in...

What a mini retreat in Cornwall could offer you this autumn (not least empty beaches).

What experience are you putting off giving yourself that is relatively doable but would make quite a big difference to you if just went ahead and did it? Life is short. One of our biggest mistakes is not recognising how little time we have and how quickly once cherished goals can be rendered unattainable because we’ve left things too late. This could be because we didn’t plan ahead well enough, failing health, or because other commitments got in the way. External changes ma

This dish I’ve created is the bean version of a risotto, but since it’s made with cannellini beans it’s healthier, quicker, and easier,...

My delicious baked porridge pudding Porridge is associated with breakfast but I’m on a mission to persuade you to make it your last meal...

Headspace Coaching’s Peak Experiences Triangle (or PET) is a great tool for helping you work out whether you’re doing enough of what...

After the latest storm and deluge you would be forgiven if you thought we were still in winter. But spring is here. The sun is longer in...

A few weeks ago I treated myself to a ‘special’ bottle of wine. It was an award-winning 2012 Dao I bought while on holiday in Madeira in...

I recently finished delivering my first ‘Life Re-creation Retreat’, a small but significant milestone. Two women kindly travelled far...

It may be stating the obvious but one of the most effective ways to improve personal performance is to get a good night’s sleep. ...

When summer feels more like autumn I hunger for autumnal food. This is a favourite BBC Good Food recipe of mine: duck leg, in a red wine...