The Flourishing Woman

“Becoming aware and getting to know your values, what is truly important and meaningful to you, is critical to our sense of meaning, our sense of purpose, and our positivity and happiness” -- The Pregnancy Centre “Women learn to nurture others from a young age and often learn to ‘people-please’. This means that we often prioritise ourselves less than others, even to the point of self-sacrifice or exhaustion. We may also find it hard to say ‘no’ to demands and take on too many tasks. This can lead to ignoring self-care, for example, not including enough rest, or eating or sleeping adequately, potentially causing harm to health and wellbeing.” * The Haven Magazine * “revitalise your relationship” * Platinum Magazine * “7 Tips to silence your inner critic and overcome perfectionism.” * Welldoing Magazine * “ Above all, The Flourishing Woman is a guide to fostering our mental health and wellbeing, which includes getting in touch with our authentic selves, feeling connected, growing as a person (even at times of challenge), a sense of meaning and purpose. It is all about flourishing in life.” * Med CPD * “Taming stress and anxiety.” * New Zealand Woman’s Weekly * “As with the ""old metaphor"" of putting one's own oxygen mask first, Dr Howell says it is possible to care for others while ensuring that you care for yourself - with awareness, dedication and practical strategies.”. * Nine To Noon * “Self-compassion is central to flourishing, and I included as one of the key steps to mental health and wellbeing. Over the years, I have talked to thousands of women in my practice and in teaching, and my experience is that women quite often put themselves low down on their priority list, may be very self-critical about themselves or hold a ‘not good enough story’ about themselves.” * Article Magazine * “Adapting the Change and Challenge” * Grown Ups * “Taming stress and anxiety.” * Now To Love * “I appreciated the author’s emphasis on holistic wellness, including exercises for mindfulness and relaxation techniques. This book is invaluable for anyone looking to improve their mental health and overall well-being.” * Mummy Matters | active parenting/lifestyle blog with 9.5k Twitter followers * “Becoming aware and getting to know your values, what is truly important and meaningful to you, is critical to our sense of meaning, our sense of purpose, and our positivity and happiness” * Running to the Core - a podcast by The Pregnancy Centre * “ Offers not only useful information for women juggling competing responsibilities and a lengthy to-do list, but practical tools and skills as well.” * The Leader *