Sian Stimson - Health Coach

27/09/2021

It's Mental Health Awareness Week...this year the theme is 'Take Time to Korero' (Talk)

Maybe you will make someone's day by messaging or calling them...Or maybe you're needing to connect with someone today?

Who can you reach out to?
A little chat can go a long way 🥰

If you or someone you know needs more support, check out the page here for numbers to call and resources:
https://www.mhaw.nz/support/

05/09/2021

Fancy something fun to start each day this week? You can do this whether you’re in lockdown or not! And don’t stress if you skip a day … keep it light and fun! 💃🕺enjoy!

Happy Lockdown Monday you absolute bad asses!

Welcome to your no stress, no fuss lockdown style challenge.

I’m trying to bring a bit of fun to your week. This is a no stress challenge. I’d love for you to share your looks by tagging me and using but there are no rules and no fashion police, so you won’t get in trouble if you don’t.

Try new things, throw caution to the wind and see where it lands for you. Don’t forget to take pics so you can recall what you loved and wear it again! Save it to an album on your phone or print out and pop on your wardrobe wall or door.

Happy styling Sisterhood.

29/08/2021

You may be feeling a range of emotions right now like anger, anxiety, helplessness , sadness. Or you may be feeling relief in having stepped off life’s busy treadmill.

However you’re feeling right now is ok and normal for you. Our emotions come and go all the time, but things may feel heightened at the moment, especially when our resilience is lower.

There is much outside of our control at the moment. The only thing we can control is our response.

It’s ok to feel the feels for a short time, but then it’s about changing state and moving forward.

🏃 Can you do some movement (a proven way to manage stress)?
😄 Can you do something you really enjoy to get your happy hormones surging (eg listen to your favourite songs or watch a favourite tv show)?
👨‍🔧 Or can you distract yourself with a task that needs to be done (eg clean the pantry, or do some weeding) so you feel a sense of achievement?

Small actions right now can really help support your health and wellbeing. Stay safe x

24/08/2021

24/08/2021

For those in lockdown....here's a question:
Have you set your boundaries?

The last few months we've had a lot going on as a family...one thing was that we moved house and to be honest it was the most stressful move we've done. I didn't think I had the mental capacity to deal with much more and was relieved that we were in the new house and starting to get ourselves sorted. When lockdown came. Ahhhhhh......

My husband and I like a good debate and discussion but I made it very clear to him on day 1 of lockdown that I would not be engaging in the whys and wherefores of what was going on. I simply didn't have space in my brain and needed to draw a line. I had to focus on things in our immediate world that I had already committed to - and to our family. As time has gone on, I don't feel so much like this, and have gradually started to lean in to the lockdown and let go of some of the pressures I put myself under. (Note: the responsibilities haven't gone away - I am just looking at them differently).

It's important to start where you're at, acknowledge that this lockdown may look and feel different for you, and to put boundaries in place to help you get through.

What boundary have you set - or would you like to set?

(Photo of today's lockdown attire, to give you a giggle!!!)

22/06/2021

If you're local, join us if you can.....info and tips for everyone! 😀

See you this Saturday at 11am for a super informative talk around Men's Health, brought to you by the lovely Sian Stimson - Health Coach 😄

21/06/2021

Although I've always loved going for walks for pleasure and with the family, they have never been a conscious part of my exercise routine...but having not been able to run for the past few months, I have embraced the joy of a morning walk in the fresh air.
Listening to music helps me walk at a reasonable pace, and I absolutely love the views on days like this. It sets me up for the day, and I really feel the benefits for my physical and mental health.
Who else is a walker? 😀

19/06/2021

Join me and Linda on Wed 23rd June for a 1 hour workshop exploring:
– why we have a love-hate relationship with diets
– the key factors in successfully ditching the diet
– what drives your decisions around food
– how to develop a more positive relationship with food
(Recording available if you can't make it live)
https://lindaonthego.com/downloads/ditch-the-diet

10/06/2021

Want to dip your toes in a different approach to health, but short on time and not sure if it's for you?

I am collaborating with Lindaonthego to bring this 1 HOUR workshop to you via Zoom in a couple of weeks.

A great way to get the headlines, see things from a different perspective, and learn a couple of tools to help you get started.

Register here: https://lindaonthego.com/downloads/ditch-the-diet
(Recording available if you can't get online live)

08/06/2021

Super excited to share with you all that I have just started contributing to NZ kids magazine Upstart!

In the next issue (due out very soon!), I have been lucky enough to share some fun facts and activities all around food and their superpowers - plus some lucky readers will be able to win the Foodamon card game I developed with my family.

Check out the magazine here https://www.upstartmag.co.nz/
They have loads of cool activities and competitions online as well as in the magazine!
And check out Foodamon here https://www.foodamon.com/

19/05/2021

Taking bookings now for the next Ditch the Diet group, which starts 15th June in Stanmore Bay.

You'll (re)learn how to view food as food and build a positive relationship with it, how to understand what your individual body needs when it comes to health (we cover stress as well as other aspects of wellbeing), and take action each week in a small and supportive group environment. You'll also get your own personalised health manual so you can continue to build a healthful life in a way that’s right for you, well after the programme has finished.

Numbers are strictly limited, so contact me for more details or visit
https://www.sianstimson.com/ditch-the-diet
Payment plans available.