Do you have a harsh or judgemental attitude towards yourself or others? Are you unkind to yourself, have unrealistic expectations? Perhaps you find it difficult to turn towards uncomfortable feelings? These attitudes, left unchecked, can leave us feeling isolated and low. They can disconnect us from our heart, from ourselves and others.
Read MoreAs we become aware of the habits of our mind, we also begin to notice the type and quality of attitudes we bring to day-to-day life - at home, work and in our social life. This blog explores the first 5 of 10 attitudes (there are more…) we can practice and cultivate to live a more vital, connected and authentic life.
Read MoreThis year’s theme is Mental Health for all. I like it. Mental health like physical health is crucial for each one of us to live an engaged and meaningful life. We all have moments when we feel low, anxious, stressed or frightened. Most of the time these feelings pass. But sometimes they develop into a more serious problem. This could happen to any one of us.
Read MoreWe’ve all heard the term mindfulness banded around, but what is it really and why should you consider making a mindfulness practice part of your life? I’ve taken great interest in the growing trend in mindfulness and the most striking thing I have observed is how poorly mindfulness is understood.
Read MoreWhen we lose confidence, it becomes very difficult to keep perspective on things, to see possibilities and our world becomes very narrow. Yet, there are always possibilities. There are always choices. Even when we think there aren’t, there are.
Read MoreApologising for ourselves undermines our sense of wellbeing, our sense of self-worth. It denies our being human - that we are allowed to have feelings and make mistakes. So why do we do it, where does this mindset come from? Why don’t we grow up learning to respect and appreciate ourselves more?
Read MoreEverything is changing all of the time. We live in a hugely dynamic world. Sometimes change happens suddenly, Covid-19 is a prime example. Sometimes change is slower paced and more difficult to discern. But things change - continuously, consistently - in each and everyone's life, at work, at home and all around us.
Read MoreEngaging in activities that sustain and nourish us on a daily basis is vital. These experiences take us beyond the confines of daily life. They help us out of the negative spiral by bringing greater meaning to our life and giving us a sense of purpose. These are the very experiences that underpin resilience, our ability to bounce back from adversity.
Read More“I know more than I know and must learn it from myself.” Reflection can be a very empowering process. It can help us make sense of our day; to come to decisions, to step away from our habitual ways of doing and thinking to discover new freedoms and opportunities. When we reflect, we are our own teacher.
Read MoreMy love of nature began from a young age. It was in nature that I found solace and comfort. Today I also find strength and clarity. It’s where I feel at my best. It’s where I feel happiest. The outer open space of nature always helps me feel more spacious inside.
Read MoreIt's Mental Health Awareness Week and this year the theme is kindness. What does kindness mean to you? Studies have shown that people who do more acts of kindness are happier and those who experience kindness feel more connected to themselves and others.
Read MoreWhat we resist persists. The more we push away and fight against our anxious feelings, the more anxious and panicky we become. Why is that? What would happen if we could turn towards the Coronavirus situation and radically accept it for what it is?
Read MoreFear, panic, stress have the potential to define us – how we live, work, feel and manage our day to day. But there is another way. We can make choices about how we deal with adversity so that we stay connected, resilient and maintain good mental health.
Read MoreWhen things happened to us in childhood, we naturally formed expectations about how we were likely to feel in similar situations. Based on these expectations we developed strategies to avoid what I call the ‘dreaded experience.
Read MoreMental ill-health is often hidden. What we see from the outside is not an accurate reflection of what is going on in our mind and heart. As we become more in tune with what is going on with our mental and emotional health, we learn to understand ourselves better, develop greater self-acceptance and a more caring attitude.
Read MoreLeaders can use mindfulness to bring awareness to their thought patterns and leadership style, and as a result respond creatively rather than react to work life. This helps leaders to increase focus, emotional self-regulation, empathy, perspective and adaptability to changing and complex situations.
Read MoreCoaching Immersion Days. Consider them a gift to yourself. They offer a more intense coaching experience where you’ll have my undivided attention, support and guidance over a half or full day, providing a truly precious opportunity to unearth some deep-seated issues or to talk through a major life event or decision.
Read MoreDo we need to set intentions every January in order to live the life we want to live? Or is the question: How serious are we about our life? Intuitively we know what is good for us, to live this one and precious life well and purposefully.
Read MoreStressful things happen in life to all of us. Stress has the potential to define us – how we live, feel and manage our day-to-day. But we can make choices about how we deal with it.
Read MoreWhile medication has its rightful place, there are many practices that can help us to improve our mental health - body, mind and heart.
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