Most of us will come up against disappointments, both big and small, as we journey through life. Often we choose to complain to anyone who will listen, or to blame others when things don’t go our way. It’s important to acknowledge our...
Read moreAre You Telling Yourself to Fail?
Are you talking yourself into failure and disappointment? Look out for these signs Much of our happiness and success is the result of our mental attitude. On the flip side of the coin so, too, are our disappointments and failures. And our...
Read moreAre you referring to me? – How to gracefully receive a compliment.
When someone gives you a compliment, are you able to receive it, take it in and believe it? Many people find it difficult to receive a compliment. You might mumble your thank you, or give some gesture of acknowledgement, but do you also feel...
Read moreDealing with Life’s Curve Balls
How to Embrace New Chapters in Your Life As we all know, life is rarely a smooth path. It is full of ups and downs. Often changes happen when you least expect them, and you end up with your routines and your life being completely upturned. That’s...
Read moreHow jumping off a waterfall altered my perspective
It can be scarey to change things and to explore new ideas, new ways and new worlds. Often we will stay where we are, holding onto people, situations and things that appear to be good for us now because it is comfortable and safe. However, how...
Read moreThe Effects of Stress – The Mind-Body Connection
Your mind, emotions and physical body are very closely linked. The workings of the mind can have direct physical consequences as the exercise below demonstrates. Try this exercise -Close your eyes-Think back to an event in which you were upset...
Read moreBeing Present
How many of us actually live in the present moment? Just think about it for a few minutes. You might spend a lot of time worrying about events which have happened, or something which is scheduled to happen in the future? Or you might spend time...
Read moreBeauty is All Around Us
Take time to appreciate the beauty of Nature. Immerse yourself in Nature. Visit a forest, a park, the seaside, your garden – whatever appeals to you. Sit down in a comfortable spot. Really focus on the surrounding plants, flowers or other...
Read moreIs your journey through life a dull motorway or a scenic by-way?
“Few can foresee whither their road will lead them, till they come to its end.”J R Tolkein Do you rush through life on a busy but dull and predictable path ,or is your life full of twists and turns and expected scenery? Life is...
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