On one hand, we want to communicate hope; to inspire others to engage, innovate, and believe in the possibility of a better future.

On the other hand, it is painful to witness the institutional failings of the world’s most crucial climate forum repeat themselves year after year, as the impacts of climate change hit ever closer to home.

We outsource our confidence to experts or social media, and the result is stress.

Step One of Climate Calm™ reminds us to stop, centre, and listen.

Because on some level, we already know what to do.

We live in a culture that rewards speed.

It took me more than three years of research and healing to uncover what I probably should have already known: the power of a pause.

I used to believe my nemesis was time.

If I could just fit more in, another meeting, another campaign call while running my son’s bath, another late-night push on climate policy, then maybe we could fix the planet.

But the truth was, I was in permanent firefighting mode.

Prioritising our wellbeing is about knowing when it is a 'yes' and when it is a 'no' or 'not right now'.

This protects our precious energy and allows us to amplify our positive impact when we strategically choose to move.

The secret is….

This month, I joined the launch of the Positive Tipping Points Toolkit, hosted by the University of Exeter and the Green Futures Network. Supported by world-leading research, this initiative inspires changemakers to integrate tipping point practices into both their wellbeing and their work.

This matters for our mental health and for the climate.

A UK survey by the Mental Health Foundation found that 60% of adults feel anxious about the environmental crisis, and many report that everyday actions, such as walking instead of driving or reducing food waste, help them feel more in control.

The news that NASA may shut down its carbon-monitoring satellites has caused understandable alarm.

These satellites have been described as the gold standard for tracking carbon dioxide and monitoring climate change.

It’s a natural time to launch new projects and ambitions. But with fresh energy often comes the risk of busyness tipping into stress. To help with that, I want to share a simple, life-changing practice.

Hospitals have reported surges in admissions for heat exhaustion, cardiovascular strain, and respiratory challenges. The pressure on healthcare systems underscores the reality of this season’s stress.

It highlights the importance of resilience-building, both in terms of climate resilience and personal resilience, in the years to come.

It’s not lazy, it’s scientifically proven.

Here’s your excuse to kick back and relax.

Competing voices, shifting algorithms, and constant pressure to grab attention.

It’s the modern-day battlefield. We live in an overstimulated world.

Take this mindfulness opportunity that puts you at the forefront of citizen science.

With the Big Butterfly Count.

‘Our house is on fire’ said Greta Thunberg.

She’s right.

But if politicians, scientists, professionals, leaders, and everyone who cares about the climate run around trying to put out multiple fires, it will be chaos. In many ways, this image is a disturbingly accurate depiction of what is happening right now.

“These are more than just statistics,” says the World Meteorological Organization.

Worried? Perhaps not.

Two important psychological trends are at play…

Announcing World Bicycle Day!

Tomorrow, 3^rd June, we celebrate more than just the joy of riding a bike. We give the bike two pedals (thumbs) up as a powerful solution for personal wellbeing, planetary health, and equality.

“I knew it! The men are to blame!”

But wait… what was the question?

New research published by the London School of Economics and Grantham Research Institute shows that men create 26% more climate emissions than women.

Guess how much we are exporting to the grid right now – I can show you on my phone!”.

We are allowed to feel proud of the revolution that has started, the people that have made it happen, and the transformation that is still to come.