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 31, 2022 | Inspiration, Self Development
In my previous post, I talked about why we self-sabotage. If you haven’t seen it yet, you can read it here. To summarise, our brains were designed with one primary focus; to keep us alive long enough to procreate. That’s the fundamental purpose of our...
by Jo Banks | Mar 25, 2020 | Inspiration, Self Development
Due to the exceptional circumstances we find ourselves in at the present time, I’ve recorded a video that explains why the feelings and emotions you’re experiencing are entirely normal. I also give some practical guidance and top tips to help you...
