Supporting Your Nervous System In The Messy Middle Approx 5 min read. There is a point in every change journey where things stop feeling exciting and start feeling… hard. Not because you’re doing anything wrong, but because you’ve moved out of the beginning stage and into the messy middle. It’s the part where motivation drops, resistance shows up, and your brain starts offering all sorts of reasons to step back. And if you’re not expecting it, it can feel like you’ve failed.

What keeps us going when change gets hard? Last month, we explored how small, consistent actions help the brain form new neural pathways. We talked about how the prefrontal cortex learns through repetition, and how tiny daily habits can gently shift the direction of our lives. But even with the best intentions, every new habit eventually reaches a point where it stops feeling exciting and starts feeling uncomfortable. This is the messy middle , the stage where motivation dip

Approx 5 min read. As we step into another year, I always find myself pausing. Taking a moment to reflect on where I’ve been, what I’ve achieved, what didn’t work and what I want to carry forward. Last year was full of adventures that pushed me well outside my comfort zone. One of the biggest was hiking from Cape Reinga to Ahipara. Over 101km of wind, sand, fatigue and determination. It wasn’t just a physical challenge; it was a mental one. Yes, you need fitness to tramp for

When I was in my late teens, I was involved in a serious car accident. It left me so anxious that I swore I'd never drive again. For...