I’ve been talking with some of my friends recently about a retreat I’m planning for next year and telling them how I’d like part of the retreat experience to be a detox from technology. Mmmmm yes, even the thought of it can make some people a little anxious! Well, only hours after the words were out of my mouth our
When was the last time you set your alarm early so you could deliberately start your day by flooding your mind and body with compassionate, calming and uplifting thoughts?! Not sure, can’t remember, never… Most day’s we wake up with a mind half full of what we didn’t resolve yesterday and a new list of things to be dealt with
Kids year 12 exams on the horizon, work place environment not pleasant, traffic everywhere, not enough time in the day, challenging relationships… What’s driving you up the wall? I know I’m not the only one who’s used the phrase “he/she/it’s driving me up the wall!” Sound familiar? Usually when we get to the stage of saying things like this we’re
You don’t need an hour during your lunch break to de-stress from a busy work day. Many people wait till their stress levels have hit an all-time high before they take any step to address the situation. By then it’s too late. With this easy tip, you can take 3-5 minutes at your desk when needed to calm your nerves. Simply
Are you a sceptic? Mindfulness has become a bit of a ‘buzz word’ recently and the benefits of meditation are now well researched. Whilst I whole heartedly agree with spreading the message of health and wellbeing sometimes the things that are required of us to stay healthy can become overwhelming in themselves!! Many people I meet tell me that whilst
Do you have plans, hope and dreams for 2017? I’m sure you’ve pondered some of the things you’d like to do this year and perhaps thought about holidays or trips you’d like to take. The weekend papers are full of enticing articles and ads prompting us to relax and unwind, find a white sandy beach to lie on, or visit