Susie Bennett

26/05/2026

I'll hold my hands up - I've rather neglected this page lately in favour of LinkedIn and, more recently, Substack. I'm sorry about that, and I do intend to keep showing up here but while I have you, can I shamelessly invite you to take a peek at my Substack. It's been such a joy to write, and it gives me the space to explore topics around wellbeing and self-improvement in a much more thoughtful, in-depth way than a social media post allows.

If you enjoy it, a subscribe would be very gratefully received

https://substack.com/

26/03/2026

Perfectionists want what they can't have and, more important, what can't exist. Their preoccupation with having it all contributes to their chronic state of unhappiness.

20/02/2026

This weekend, try something radical.

Don't optimise it. Don't fill every hour. Don't turn rest into a project.
Just let Saturday be slow. Sleep in if you need to. Sit with a coffee and let your mind wander. Go for a walk with no destination. Have a catch up with a friend you haven’t spoken to for a while.

We spend all week moving fast and then feel guilty when we stop but you're not a machine that needs to justify its downtime.

The emails will wait. The to-do list will still be there Monday.
For two days, just relax and quieten your mind. That's enough.

Have a good one.

Photo by Taryn Elliott: https://www.pexels.com/photo/person-in-hiking-boots-on-hammock-5737915/

08/02/2026

Sunday evening planning is my secret weapon. Taking a little time to prepare for the week ahead clears my mind, boosts my focus, and makes everything feel more manageable. A small habit, big productivity wins.

27/01/2026

Interesting article

Could your mindset shield your brain? Research shows that building this may lower dementia risk—even if you’re genetically at risk. Here's how to strengthen it today.

26/01/2026

Embracing the Positivity of Change
Change can be scary, but it’s also where growth lives. Every ending opens the door to a new beginning, and every new journey is an opportunity to discover more about ourselves than we ever imagined.
I’ve learned to embrace the unknown, trust the process, and celebrate the small steps forward. Life is full of unexpected turns, and sometimes the most beautiful chapters start when we take a leap into the unfamiliar.
Here’s to courage, curiosity, and the joy of starting a new chapter.