I’ve been thinking a lot about goals this week. The spring has sprung and with the light, colour and longer days comes hope, motivation and renewed energy. This time of year is brilliant for setting goals and prioritising healthy habits because we can be outside more and connecting with nature more easily. 

Goals are a great way to be clear about what we want in life and to make sure we achieve it. Goals give us a focus and framework, and keep us accountable. They say that a goal without a plan is just a wish; why waste time making wishes when you could be setting and achieving goals?

As well as long-term and short-term goals, I  like to include small daily and weekly goals that keep me focussed and motivated. My daily goals usually include water intake, exercise and incorporating at least one self-care activity into each day. This can be anything from a mindful five minutes, yoga practice, or meditation and an early night. 

My weekly/monthly goals are a mix of work and personal development. Read two books or complete a training course for example. 

I enjoy the framework having goals gives me. I enjoy being able to see progression and being able to celebrate an achievement (including the small wins). A clear goal is a route or path to your personal priority. Practising regular goal setting is a healthy habit that helps us step into our personal power and focus on creating the life we want.

Sometimes life gets in the way and we don’t achieve what we set out to. There are never any failures- only feedback- revise the goal and keep working on it. Don’t use language like ‘falling off the wagon’ if your goals are related to heathy eating or weight loss as there is no wagon but there is always the chance to try again tomorrow. 

Keep your goals SMART. Specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound. Visualise it, feel it with all your senses and imagine yourself having already achieved it- what does it look and feel like? Make your goals as real as possible in your conscious mind and the unconscious mind will work to make it so. 

Try writing yourself a plan. Keep a journal, use a tracker, create a mind map or vision board and stick it on the fridge. Set out your life goals and be clear about your intentions. Once you have set the destination and planned the route, you’ll be surprised how short the journey can be!

​Amy x

For many years, my sisters, soul sisters and I would talk about how we should get together to run our own wellness events for women. We have a wealth of experience between us and would attend events, retreats and workshops and feel inspired to do the same. I have participated in some amazing retreats and have grown as a person because of them. The cost, however, can be pricey and often prohibitive.  We wanted to create a space for ordinary women- like us- to carve out time and space to rest and recharge, to refill our cup so that we could continue to pour into everyone else's. 

Fast forward a little and the idea for the Chakra Series was born! With busy lives and competing priorities, women can't always find a weekend to themselves to go on a retreat, they can also be unaffordable - or a luxury many can't afford in the current financial climate. It's much easier to find an afternoon a month to completely unwind and recharge. We decided that we would offer a monthly afternoon retreat that focused on aligning one chakra at a time, a series of retreats that enable us to build a foundation of strength and security as we journey towards self-actualisation and enlightenment. Importantly, we wanted to ensure that our retreats are accessible and affordable so that all women are able to prioritise their wellness and personal growth.

We bring our skills and experience together to create bespoke events for women like us. We take you on a deeply relaxing journey with a group of like-hearted women from the moment you enter the sacred space to the moment you leave. The afternoon retreats vary in content, as they are individually designed, but you will experience activities including pranayama and breathwork, mindful movement and yoga, therapeutic writing and mindful creativity, guided meditation, sound therapy, ecstatic dance, chakra balancing, reiki and a range of holistic therapies. 

Our philosophy at the Women's Wellbeing Collective is that of connection. We are so happy and grateful that we have been able to work together on the Chakra Series to share our passion and offer other women the gift of rest, reflection and reconnection. 

With love, Amy x