Life coaching began to develop in the 1980s, emerging from a blend of sports coaching and business coaching practices. Its popularity expanded significantly during the 1990s and gradually broadened to address a wider range of areas such as relationships, finances, careers, health, retirement, and overall well-being.

In recent years life coaches have gained more mainstream recognition, and growing numbers of people are turning to them for help to attain success and fulfilment in their personal and professional lives.

Nerves are an unavoidable part of the interview process and affect us all, so don't equate this to failure or weakness. It's a perfectly normal human response as your body prepares you for a challenge.

Your interviewers will expect you to be nervous, but the following suggestions can help to lessen the symptoms and enable you to present yourself in the best way possible.

Forest bathing is the practice of slowing down and immersing ourselves in the sights, sounds, and scents of the forest. In today’s fast-paced world, our mental and physical health often takes a backseat. But something as simple as a quiet walk in the woods, where birds call through the trees, and leaves crunch beneath our feet, can be a powerful antidote to stress.

It's common to be affected by changing seasons and weather. Many of us may feel ‘down’ or have the ‘winter blues’ when the days get shorter and colder in the autumn and winter. For example, we might notice that our mood or energy levels drop, or that we’re sleeping or eating a little more.