Last week, I nearly bought a waterproof speaker for my shower.

I recently learned the Japanese word yutori. It means spaciousness or having room to breathe.

Do you ever find yourself watching a big screen while scrolling on a little one?

I’ve been struggling with sleep recently; not getting off to sleep, but waking up in the night and lying awake for far too long.

Rest is often seen as something we take for ourselves. But have you ever noticed the effect it has on others?

If you want to become an expert at something, hard work matters. Research suggests that it takes around 10,000 hours of deliberate practice to become an expert in a particular field. We tend to focus on that part: the work. But there’s another essential piece we often overlook: deliberate rest.

Resting when you are already exhausted is too late.

Have you ever noticed yourself holding your breath while using a screen? It’s more common than you might think. There’s even a name for it: screen apnea.

Growth happens when you sleep. Your body doesn’t just switch off; it gets to work.

In sport, rest isn’t always about doing nothing. Active rest, such as walking, stretching, or a gentle swim, can improve blood flow and help your body recover.

Expecting your energy levels to be 100% all day, every day, is unrealistic.

I’m a slow runner. Not "slow for a beginner" (I’ve run two marathons). I’m just... slow.

An 8-hour workday doesn’t mean 8 hours of deep, focused work.

Sometimes, the final piece of the puzzle—the big project you’re working so hard on—isn’t more work; it’s taking a break.

When stress builds up, your body has a natural way to bring things back into balance. The physiological sigh is a simple breathing technique that helps regulate the nervous system. It’s quick, discreet, and backed by science.

Like a computer, your brain needs regular reboots to function at its best—though much more often than any laptop.

Rest isn’t a reward. It's the foundation of everything. When we prioritise rest, we create a ripple effect that touches every part of our lives, such as our energy, focus, calm, and health.

Mindfulness is good for us - that's what the research says. Unfortunately, for some, it is really difficult.