Rachel Amies

Thought For The Week We might think that starting something new is going to take a huge amount of energy — that we need to reach a certain level of motivation before we can even begin. But that spark of motivation doesn’t usually come out of nowhere. More often than not, it shows up after  we take action, not before. And here’s the happy truth: rather than depleting you, training and eating well actually give energy back. They’re not a cost; they’re an investment — and one that pays out...

Thought For The Week The start of a new year often brings thoughts of setting goals or objectives for the months ahead. Maybe it’s a certain number on the scale, a specific look, or running a particular distance. The challenge is that outcomes like these aren’t always fully within our control. So if you’re thinking about a New Year’s resolution, it can be helpful to shift the focus away from distant endpoints and toward behaviours instead. Small, repeatable actions we can take right now...

Thought For The Week By the time Boxing Day arrives, most of us have had a few days of fuller plates, later nights, and a lot more stimulation than usual. Rather than jumping straight into “making up for it”, this week is a good opportunity to slow things down and practise a bit of mindfulness. Mindfulness simply means paying attention to what’s happening — both in our bodies and our thoughts — and accepting what is, without judgement. It allows us to enjoy things more fully, and notice...