How to quieten a worrying mind
As we face uncertainty about the weeks and months ahead, worry can become a pervasive and debilitating habit. We will all encounter adversity in life at different times and it’s likely there are...
View Article12 ways to create a beautiful life
When this year started with so much loss, I began to question how, in the face of such adversity, do we stay hopeful and positive about our lives? How can we engage in the climate change conversation,...
View ArticleLet go of perfectionism
Perfectionism is usually described as an irrational desire to be flawless accompanied by self-criticism and a concern about how other people will evaluate you if you fail. Brené Brown, author of The...
View Article6 steps to reduce overwhelm
Last week a friend of mine called to express her growing sense of overwhelm. She’s overloaded at work, she’s had a couple of unexpected financial pressures and her ageing mum is not well. She feels...
View ArticleThe life-affirming gift of being more real
How often in life, in the big moments, do we encourage our loved ones (both children and adults) with the words, “Just be yourself”? We know exactly what that advice means yet in our everyday lives,...
View ArticleAn introduction to living a more spiritual life
Image courtesy of A Home With Soul My daughter recently shared a New York research study with me that looked at the opinions of one thousand 13 to 34-year-old women. The insights were indicative of a...
View ArticleThe small things that make a big difference
Often the conversations I have with clients end up being about the more minute details of life and occasionally someone will say, “I can’t believe we’re talking about this!”. They expect the real...
View Article6 ways to be happier now
Most of us imagine that once we find the perfect partner, reach our ideal weight, land our dream job, or once our kids are sleeping through the night, then we’ll feel happier. In 2012, psychologists...
View Article5 ways to create happy, harmonious relationships
When our relationships are going well, they’re a source of unequalled joy but when they’re not, they inevitably cause us worry and hurt. In an ideal world, we would always listen and communicate from...
View ArticleNurture your health without guilt
I read an article on the weekend about the rise of health conscious women who post beautiful images of themselves on Instagram. Mostly they’re clever and creative women who are simply doing what they...
View ArticleCreating a beautiful morning
When I first started meditating, I resisted an early morning practise. I’m not a morning person at all. Eventually though, I found that other things were getting in the way of my day time meditation...
View ArticleThere’s nothing to be afraid of
‘We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.’ Plato Fear is a strange thing. Sometimes you’re not even aware that you’re...
View ArticleMaking life more joyful
‘Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are.’ Marianne Williamson My dear friend Judy lost her mother just before Christmas. Over the years that we have...
View ArticleAvoiding burnout before Christmas
I was interviewed by a journalist recently about how to stay calm in the lead-up to Christmas, and we both agreed that it’s crazy how we create an imaginary deadline by which time we need to get all...
View Article8 simple ways to be kind to yourself
In one of the opening chapters of Russ Harris’ new book The Reality Slap he asks the following questions ‘Who is the one human being in your life who can always be there for you, in any moment, no...
View Article10 steps to simplify your life
In our busy lives, we sometimes allow things to become complex and difficult. Take a step back and look at the areas of your life that you can simplify. 1. Take stock Look at all of the different...
View ArticleThe small things that make a big difference
Often the conversations I have with clients end up being about the more minute details of life and occasionally someone will say, “I can’t believe we’re talking about this!”. They expect the real...
View Article6 ways to be happier now
Most of us imagine that once we find the perfect partner, reach our ideal weight, land our dream job, or once our kids are sleeping through the night, then we’ll feel happier. In 2012, psychologists...
View Article5 ways to create happy, harmonious relationships
When our relationships are going well, they’re a source of unequalled joy but when they’re not, they inevitably cause us worry and hurt. In an ideal world, we would always listen and communicate from...
View ArticleNurture your health without guilt
I read an article on the weekend about the rise of health conscious women who post beautiful images of themselves on Instagram. Mostly they’re clever and creative women who are simply doing what they...
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