Did you know that at the start of the month it was Write a Letter of Appreciation Week? Did you know such a thing existed? Importantly, have you ever written a letter of appreciation? ...
Finding a way to remain calm, whatever the storm you may be facing, and to see the little details of every day will let you live life to its fullest – and meditation and mindfulness offer you a shortcut to achieving this. ...
Mindfulness is a powerful technique that’s easy to include in your daily life to be more ‘present’ and enjoy the here and now. It helps you to feel more positive, gain more energy and be more creative. Last week, you learned ways to meditate. Meditation is...
Following on from last week’s blog about the two types of people – reactive and proactive – I want to introduce you to the concept of meditation for teens. The practise of meditation will help you to let go of what is out of your...
It’s been a bit topsy turvy during 2020. In the midst of such constant change where it feels as though you’ve not got your glasses on or your lenses in because everywhere is blurry, what do you do to keep your focus? ...
It’s easier to get out of bed in the morning when dawn breaks and the sunlight seeps in through the gaps in your curtains. It’s tough to get motivated when darkness is everywhere! Bursting with vitality It’s exciting when spring is just around the corner because the...
Today I want to focus on your amazing mind. Your mind is capable of the most amazing adventures, ingenious inventions, courageous acts, daring of deeds, divine romances, hilarious scenarios and interesting stories - and you don’t even have to move off your sofa, school chair, or...
The need to be in control is a driving force for everyone and is one of the six essential human needs that have to be met. So, what happens when we don’t feel in control and try to control others? We talked about this in the...
In the last blog I shared one of Aesop's Fables. Aesop was a slave and storyteller who lived in ancient Greece and the story of The Boy Who Cried Wolf lead to the English idiom (a group of words with a specific meaning that isn’t...
If you’re a regular reader of this blog or listener to my podcast, you will have read about how to create and maintain a positive mindset by keeping out the negative influences and staying in control of your own thoughts, emotions and behaviours. But what really...