In nature we can see the patterns, dances and responses to the seasonal shifts. In it's most basic form; quartered through a journey of spring, summer, autumn and winter. Look closer, be open to curiosity and you begin to notice the micro-rhythms. A Russian Doll, within a Russian Doll of nature evolving, changing, adjusting. As each season shifts, so too may your needs and approaches to health and happiness. We often dismiss the value of leaning in, listening and a small twea

An over-whelming feeling: Dealing with stress, worry and busy heads. You have probably, at some point, felt that feeling of over-whelm. Where your head is so busy of "stuff" . The whirling of thoughts, expectations and responsibilities you have to somehow achieve, that feel like an impossible task. When our brain is under stress, or over-loaded. Our bodies "threat" response is triggered and the logical, organised part of our brain ( in the frontal cortex) gets taken over by o

I often get asked the question about coaching in nature…Why Nature? I usually respond by asking something along the lines of “what do you feel like when you spend time in nature” often met with a nod of appreciation or someone recalling the great feelings they had on their walk. Sometimes I hear the dramatic retelling of an adventurous episode in nature. The retelling, although perhaps a treacherous situation at the time, leads to a sense of excitement & wide-eyed-alivene

How great are you at noticing the patterns we form in life? Do you see and listen to them? Can you hold on to the good stuff and learn from the more disruptive patterns. Nature follows patterns, you only have to pause in a garden and outdoor space to notice the patterns and repetition that thrive in our natural spaces. Taking in the Seasons we feel the patterns as they shift and flow with their cycles. Patterns can mean efficiency and resourcefulness. They can often save spa

Here are a few ways that nature can help you keep a healthy routine, reduce that vacant stare & “stuck in a rut” feeling you might have found yourself in working from home. Create separation between focused work tasks and life hobbies and responsibilities. Connections with nature will help your mind to reset and restore a more balanced chemistry, which can reduce stress and increase focus and motivation. Resulting in your feeling happier in yourself. Make the outdoors your b

This week is #WorldWellbeingWeek and we are celebrating our natural health through our coaching in nature collaborations. I very much believe well-being is something we can get a daily dose of. Our well-being needs will be unique to each of us. In short, well-being is Being Well in mind and body and having access to support, knowledge and settings that support our ability to enjoy our place in life. You may already be aware of what needs to be right for you, to feel good a

At Where The Mind Grows we believe that a healthy, happy workforce is also a productive, innovative and motivated one. In fact, studies by Oswald, AJ (2015) cited correlations between happiness and productivity and conversely individuals, who experienced significant life events such as grief and family illness, understandably resulted in lower productivity levels. Supporting the notion that putting time and effort into employee well-being and nurturing a positive and suppor