10 Simple Ways To Feel Calm And Grounded
As human beings, we are wired for survival.
The body is designed to respond to stressful situations and then return to its normal baseline when the danger has passed.
Our bodies are amazing! Read more
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How To Stay Connected When Self-Isolating In Trying Times
The world has changed in a couple of weeks.
Less than a month ago, I was happy shaking hands with acquaintances. I was feeling comfortable travelling on a busy bus interacting with strangers and enjoying a conversation with the sales assistant inside the supermarket. Read more
How To Protect Yourself When Self-Isolating With A Controlling Partner
Home isn’t always a safe place.
And even if you do feel okay, maybe home it isn’t always a calm, peaceful place. Read more
The B* Word – Boundaries. Why It’s Hard To Stop Saying Yes When You Feel No
Ever found yourself giving in and putting the needs of someone else first or second-guessing yourself? Can you relate? Then you know why setting personal boundaries are so hard. Read more
5 Great Gifts To Give Yourself This Christmas
It’s always nice to receive a gift, especially when it’s a surprise.
A well-chosen gift can let you know that you have been genuinely heard and profoundly understood. A passing remark picked up on, or a glance in a shop window noticed. Perhaps the giver has been generous with their time and energy letting you know how much you are cared for.
How To Make Sense of Your Anxiety Symptoms: Trust Your Body
In my previous blog post, I wrote about How To Tell If Your Relationship Is Causing You Anxiety. Now let’s address your anxiety symptoms.
Anxiety is common. In 2013 there were 8.2 million cases of anxiety in the UK. So if you’re experiencing anxiety symptoms, you are not alone. Read more
3 Quotes For The New Year To Achieve The 2018 You Want
Welcome to the New Year and a new chapter in your life!
What are you hoping for in 2018 that would be your opening line?
I know for some that ‘hope’ is a tricky word as it challenges you to permit yourself to have desires, wild dreams and wishes. And much more than that, to know that the possibilities you would love to experience in life can manifest. You know you want something to happen, but you don’t claim the possibility that it will.
So if hope is challenging for you, and even if it isn’t, here are three great inspirational quotes for the New Year to connect you with what is within your gift to make possible. They’ll get you thinking about what you can take control of in your life, to create an experience which fully harnesses’ all of you in 2018. Read more
One Great Way To Stay Relaxed At Christmas
This time of year can feel full on and hectic. There seems to be a never-ending list of demands to try and meet the needs of other people. It can feel too much.
And that’s not to mention the shopping, planning, cooking, entertaining, wrapping, cards, family and potential worries about money. Read more
How To Survive Christmas And Reduce Your Christmas Anxiety
Christmas isn’t fun for everyone.
There are many reasons why you might not be looking forward to it. Read more
7 Easy Ways To Be Mindful Daily Without Meditating
Last time I wrote about 7 Ways Why Mindfulness Can Make You A Better Lover. If you missed part one of the series of click here to read that now.
Mindfulness is a wonderful meditation practice which helps integrate your mind, body and soul. What you cultivate with mindfulness is ‘presence’. You become aware of what is happening as it is happening. And what’s amazing about that, is your brain and body become more connected with other peoples.
We live in a relational world, so being mindful is an indispensable tool when looking to develop deeper, loving connections with your partner, friends and loved ones. Read more