mindfulness
World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day Today is World Mental Health Day and I love that not only is there a specific day to highlight mental health but also that we’re talking about it so much more every day. I want to share just one thing with you today which I find really helpful and so think…
Read More9 Ways to take a micro mindful moment
9 Ways to take a micro mindful moment When you read the word mindfulness it might conjur up visions of meditating on a cushion or doing something at glacial speed. While mindfulness can involve meditation or slowing down, that’s not all it’s about. At the heart of it mindfulness is about paying attention to what’s…
Read MoreWhy the little things are actually the big things
Why the little things are actually the big things When you think of what makes you happy, what gives you bumps of joy in your daily life, more often than not it’s the little things rather than the big events. And why is that? It’s because we notice these so-called little things and we savour…
Read MoreWhat to do when worry takes over
What to do when worry takes over When you’re worrying you aren’t really here. You think you are, you think you’re so on the ball that you’re on top of every possible outcome of a situation. But, actually, you aren’t here in the space you’re stood in, in the same timeframe as the people around…
Read More#BreatheSeptember2017
#BreatheSeptember2017 Even though it’s a very long time since I lived by an academic calendar I still get that new start feeling every September. There’s the hopeful promise of a new season and there’s also the pressure of having only a few months left of the year. To help us ease that feeling of rushing…
Read MoreWhy it’s time to swap out ‘should’
Why it’s time to swap out ‘should’ There’s a word in the English language which I’m really not a fan of. No, it’s not a four-letter word, it’s simply the word ‘should’. Think about when you use ‘should’ in a sentence. Is it when you think you could do something, or you want to? Do…
Read MoreCan keeping control keep worrying at bay?
Can keeping control keep worrying at bay? If you’re a worrier (come in, sit down, make a cuppa, you’re among friends) I’m guessing you also like to have things planned out, know what’s happening, where, when, how and with whom. You like to have thought of every possibility, rehearsed conversations (playing all the parts in…
Read More5 Ways to turn tiresome tasks into positive practices
5 Ways to turn tiresome tasks into positive practices Whether it’s cleaning the bathroom, filing paperwork or planning meals, everyone has a task that they hate doing. Chores may not be difficult, or even time-consuming, but we see them as tedious jobs that we begrudge giving our time and energy to. Seeing as they’re…
Read MoreWhat I learned from my time offline
What I learned from my time offline Having spent the four-day Easter weekend offline I’m back in the digital world (this post explains more). And I’m a little wiser for it. My online break wasn’t revolutionary in any way but I did learn a thing or two about myself and my use of social media and…
Read MoreEnjoy Time Offline
Enjoy Time Offline So this Easter weekend I’m going to try something new, I’m going to disconnect from the online world. From Friday through until Monday I will go without posting on Facebook or Twitter, I won’t share photos on Instagram, there’ll be no pinning of images on Pinterest and surfing the net just will not…
Read More5 intentional ways to start your day
5 intentional ways to start your day I’m not a morning person. I’ve never been someone to leap out of bed the moment the alarm goes off and I doubt I ever will be. So I work within my parameters and, over time, I’ve found ways to begin my day that work for me…
Read More7 common confusions about meditation
7 common confusions about meditation The topic of meditation can throw up some questions, confusions and misunderstandings that get in the way of trying or continuing with a meditation practice. I include meditation in some form in all of my e-courses and this often provokes discussion with my course participants about issues they have with meditation.…
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