I’ve recently become an evangelist for the ‘philosophy’ of Oliver Burkeman, which he’s developed over the course of three best-selling books The Antidote (2012), Four Thousand Weeks (2021) and Meditations for Mortals (2025). As somebody who’s mission is to help people realise their potential here’s why I recommend you give Oliver’s ideas and call for embracing finitude full consideration. Better still why not use this to begin exploring how you can apply his ideas to develop

Since it’s the festive season let’s permit ourselves a little indulgence. So here’s a delicious and easy dessert for you that makes the most of chocolate panettones being available in the shops (so grab them while you can!).  Not only is it a good alternative to a brownie since panettone is its main constituent most of the work is done for you.  This recipe will make enough for 8 - 10 people. 300g of panettone will serve 4 - 6 people. In which case reduce the rest of the ingr

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...

Cornwall in autumn - the perfect time to attend a coaching or personal development retreat. Here's why.