by Jo Banks | May 12, 2022 | Inspiration, Self Development
Of course, there are many ways that stress, anxiety, and overwhelm can manifest—for example, poor sleep, appetite issues, comfort/binge eating, inability to concentrate, etc. However, some lesser-known ones that you may be unaware of are equally harmful. In this...
by Jo Banks | Apr 8, 2022 | Inspiration, Self Development
So many of us live our lives waiting to be happy, often without even realising it. I often hear variations on, ‘I’ll be happy when…’ I get married/divorced I get a new job I get a new partner My kids go to university I have a child/I have another child This project...
by Jo Banks | Mar 17, 2022 | Inspiration, Self Development
When we undertake certain activities, we release specific combinations of neurochemicals. All of these chemicals have a purpose. As well as the ones we emit when we are stressed (cortisol and adrenaline – responsible for our flight, fight, freeze response), we...
by Jo Banks | Jan 18, 2022 | Inspiration, Self Development
Apparently, yesterday was ‘Blue Monday’. The day when, typically, many of us are at our lowest ebb, given that Christmas and New Year celebrations are well and truly over, and we are back to the routine, without even an inkling that Spring is on its way. I have to be...
by Jo Banks | Dec 13, 2021 | Inspiration, Self Development, Uncategorized
Over the past week, I’ve been asking my followers, clients and delegates to tell me their biggest challenges. Unsurprisingly, one of the top ones came out as how to take time for yourself and avoid burnout without feeling guilty or selfish. It’s a huge topic,...
