The benefits of meditation have been spoken about for decades, and yet the number of people actively meditating is still relatively small. Why do we shy away from things that are good for us? Quite often we are sucked into the ‘too good to be true’ vibe and start to doubt that something so simple …
When you have mental clarity, you can think straight and deal with problems in more efficient and effective ways. When your mind is fully active and engaged, you’re able to remain productive and working through problems is a breeze. When you feel worried, anxious or stressed your mental clarity is affected, and you can feel …
Most of us spend much of our time attending to the needs of others at home or at work. But making the time to do something for ourselves and practise self-care is important too. This could take the form of caring for family members and supporting friends, at work when you are making sure clients …
At this time of the year for most schools, there is a lot of focus on helping students prepare for their end of year exams. As the headteacher, you will also be aware of how the wellbeing of your staff plays a crucial part in a successful outcome for all concerned. The challenges of the …
A rise in stress and anxiety can impact your professional and personal life. That stress affects you physically as well as mentally and emotionally. Most of you will have experienced tension in your shoulders, back, hands, and feet at some point. How does that make you feel? When your body reacts to stress and anxiety …
It’s the summer holiday season and if you’re a busy working mom you may be feeling excited and enthusiastic about time off with the kids. These feelings may be mixed with feelings of anxiety and being overwhelmed at the thought of how to create a happy holiday break for everyone. Previously your six weeks summer …
Setting boundaries is something we do as second nature. We have them in all areas of our lives: financial, physical, sexual, emotional, with family and friends, at work etc. Closely linked to our upbringing and usually reflecting our values, boundaries allow everyone to know where they stand. Never be afraid to set boundaries as they …
For most people, our self-talk (the voice inside our head) usually has negative undertones. I’m too short, I’m too fat, I’m unfit, I can’t do that, I haven’t got a good memory are the ones that spring to mind for me and I’m sure they are (or something similar) the same for other people too. …
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected us all in one way or another. Feelings of anxiety, isolation, depression and loss have all been prevalent over the last 12 months. The number of situations that wouldn’t normally cause you to feel stressed may have escalated during the lockdown and some signs that you are stressed may have …
If you’ve had an in-person Reiki treatment with me, you’ll know how relaxing it is and how energised and calm you feel after it. My treatment rooms are all designed to give you a relaxing atmosphere to have your treatment in. As you lie on my couch, I link up with the Reiki energy and …
We all get tired from time to time and need more energy. Strong coffee or an energy drink will quickly boost your energy levels but in the long term, something more sustainable (and healthier) is needed. I regularly recommend simple, quick energy-boosting activities to my clients. One initially sceptical client tried a suggestion and was …
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