Rachel Amies

We spend a lot of time looking inwards: at our goals, progress, problems and what we'd like to change. This week, I explore a broader view of gratitude and what we might gain from looking outwards too, from bringing more perspective to our fitness and training to noticing the people, places and circumstances behind the food we eat.

Confidence isn't something we build once and keep forever. When life becomes settled, the unfamiliar can gradually start to feel more daunting. This week's newsletter explores how small new experiences - from trying a different exercise to cooking a new recipe - can expand your comfort zone, rebuild confidence, and remind you what you're capable of.

We often assume that more detail, more rules and more complexity will lead to better results. But not everything deserves the same amount of attention. This week's newsletter explores why getting caught up in the margins can distract us from the things that make a much bigger difference, and why simplicity can sometimes be a sign of understanding, rather than a lack of it.