The Gentle Rebel Blog: Stories & Strategies for Deep Heartfelt Success

Welcome to my blog. This is where I share the ups, downs and discoveries from my own gently rebellious path to Deep Heartfelt Success. Think of it as a mix of stories, practical tools and honest reflections - all aimed at helping you find more ease, joy and contentment right in the middle of real life (chaos included). Grab a cuppa, have a read and see what resonates.

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Feeling overwhelmed? A before an after picture symbolising the return of colour after burnout.

How I Moved from Burnout to Joy: Overcoming Overwhelm for a Fulfilling Life burnout joy Jan 24, 2025

Six years ago, at the age of 50, I found myself completely burned out. I had quit my once-loved career as a maths teacher, exhausted and struggling to recover. I was no longer willing to sacrifice my ...

Turn Your Overwhelm Into Joy joy overwhelm Dec 31, 2024

Everything we do is to change the way we feel. So ask yourself: What do you want to feel? How do you want to feel? What brings you joy? Overwhelm blocks access to these feelings. It shows up as reacti...

Increasing your capacity for joy joy May 26, 2024

I’ve decided my life is primarily about joy.

And as everything we do is to change the way we feel, I’m either changing what I do or seeing how I can do it with more joy.

If you’re going throug...