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It seems perfect to write this today because, as a perfectionist who is writing a book, I need to give myself some good advice. You see, I have written six chapters in six days.

There's a particular kind of terror that only writers know - the ice-cold fear that grips you when you realise the book you're truly meant to write is the one that frightens you most. It's the story that makes you feel slightly queasy as you reach for the keyboard. The truth that sits in your chest like a burning coal, too hot to touch but impossible to ignore. The words that would change everything if you had the courage to write them.

We put this ridiculous pressure on ourselves to have our stories perfectly wrapped up before we dare share them. To have learned all the lessons, healed all the wounds, and arrived at some… Read more: Why Your Story Doesn’t Need to Be Complete to Matter

In your possibly darkest moments what is the book that you wished someone had written for you? What is the book you could write?

When it comes to pretty much everything in life and writing, asking why is one of the most important questions.

It's messy in the middle. Gloriously, uncomfortably, necessarily messy. I’d like to say that I wouldn’t have it any other way, and yeah, of course, I wouldn’t be who I am if it wasn’t for the gifts and challenges and the mess. But there are some messy bits I am sure we could all do without.

As an author and writing mentor, I’ve seen firsthand the transformative power of the written word. There’s something truly magical about putting pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) and pouring out your… Read more: Nonfiction vs Fiction in Self-Help Books

Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “My life isn’t that interesting. Who’d want to read about it?” I know I have. It’s funny how we can be our own harshest critics, right? But… Read more: Why Your Story Matters

Trauma. It’s a word that doesn’t sit easily with me, and I’m sure I’m not alone in this discomfort. There are a million reasons why this term can feel so challenging to embrace… Read more: The Healing Power of Writing About Your Trauma

There is a way of reconnecting with your authentic self, which is the simple act of putting pen to paper in a consistent journaling practice that can open doors to self-discovery that you never imagined possible. I love journaling.

Discover why abundance has nothing to do with worthiness. Explore how linking self-worth to abundance creates unnecessary barriers and learn practical ways to break free from the worthiness trap through journaling, reflection, and mindful practices.

Over the last few days, the word expectations has kept surfacing in my mind. I’ve felt their weight, noticed where they shape my decisions, and recognised how they quietly dictate my sense of worth. For this full moon in March, I know it is time to finally let them go.