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We’ve all got our own ideas about what’s worth paying for and what feels like too much. But if you scratch beneath the surface, it’s not really about cost, it’s about values and priorities. Here’s an example: I am forever buying fabric, even when I have no clue what I’ll use it for. Sewing is my happy place, so I spend money on it. I also prioritise family holidays. Travel isn’t “just” a splurge; it’s an investment in our family life and wellbeing. So here’s the real kicker:

Many years ago, I worked for a mentoring program for primary-aged children at risk. These were kids who didn’t have anyone in their corner, no cheer squad, no safe listener, no one showing up just for them. Each mentor was matched with a child and spent one hour a week together, engaging in activities such as chatting, kicking a ball, painting, cooking, and shooting hoops. Nothing over-the-top. Just time . The magic was that the kids knew, rain or shine, every single week at

Is life coaching just the latest buzzword, or could it actually be the helping hand that makes life’s transitions feel a little less overwhelming and a whole lot more hopeful? It’s a fair question, especially if you’ve ever wondered, What does a coach even do? I first stumbled into life coaching through my colleague and friend, Lisa. She’d trained as a coach, but honestly, I didn’t fully get what that meant. What I did know was that Lisa was warm, wise, and the kind of person