Saying yes feels easier in the moment, but it often costs us far more than the brief discomfort of saying no. This week I finally understood what setting a boundary actually feels like in real life, and the guilt, relief and inner-critic spiral that came with it. If you’re practising your “no” muscle too, here’s what helped me navigate it with confidence and kindness.

If you’ve found yourself wide awake at 2am wondering why your sleep has suddenly changed in midlife, you’re not alone. Between shifting hormones, rising stress and the general chaos of life, restless nights become more common than we like to admit. The good news is there are simple rituals that can gently guide you back to rest. Here are the ones that help me the most.

A 10-minute mindful morning ritual can transform your day. Learn how to create calm, clarity, and focus with simple morning habits for women over 40.

If you grew up in the diet culture of the 80s, 90s, and 2000s, food might still feel complicated. In this honest reflection, I share the simple meals, rituals, and mindset shifts that are helping me eat with more calm and less overthinking—and finally make peace with food in midlife.