Following on from my last post How to Worry Less and Feel Happier, I've found taking action to be one of the greatest tools in overcoming anxiety. Not just any old action, but relevant, specific action. Firstly, when you feel those nervous, jittery anxious (or however they present for you) feelings coming on, take a break from whatever it is you're doing - Continue Reading

We all worry - that's a given, but mostly we worry about things that will probably not happen and sadly, that's just a waste of vital energy.  As humans, we spend so much of our thinking time fretting about past decisions and/or mistakes, or worrying about our short or long term future. Often, we just make up stories based on our fears. If only we could Continue Reading

I believe this to be one of the most important and valuable phrases known to humankind! If only we could just remember to tell ourselves this in times of difficulty and,  actually know it and feel it. How different we would feel and how much less we would suffer? We may even move through things with less stress and anxiety. Our beloved 11 year old Continue Reading

It can be fun and enjoyable or up there with your worst nightmares! Everything revs up for the Christmas Season, whether you celebrate it or not. Shops get busier, traffic gets crazy and people get more stressed. Sadly, domestic violence, crime and road accidents increase as well. So why do we, as people who know and understand that we have a choice, Continue Reading

How's your life going? Do you have fulfilling, rewarding days regularly? How's your relationships, work, health and finances? Are you enjoying abundance in all areas? Sadly, many people are unhappy and stuck in old habits and patterns, still operating on 'rote' according to what they learnt from the people around them in early childhood and Continue Reading

My husband told me enthusiastically the other day that he'd had an epiphany! "Right", I said with a long emphasis on the i - mixed with a tiny tad of cynicism and sarcasm, but primarily with interest in his rather profound statement. He'd been listening to a webinar where the woman hosting it said, instead of saying to yourself 'I have to .............', Continue Reading

Gosh life can get so hard at times can't it. Just when things are going along smoothly and you're feeling happy and pleased with yourself and your life, bang! Up comes something, often totally unexpected that knocks you around and challenges your peace of mind and happiness. So how do you not just endure and get through these times, but feel calm and Continue Reading

It wasn’t until I was well into my middle aged adult years that I realised I didn’t feel safe. It wasn’t an outer thing, it was an inner thing. I was living in a safe neighbourhood with my safe husband and our three dogs. There were good locks on the doors and windows and we had nice quiet neighbours on either side - but I regularly felt unsettled and Continue Reading

Step 1 - there’s only one step. Learn to keep your mind focused in the present moment. But what does that really mean you may ask? I live in Australia where it’s mid summer and hot! Yesterday we were at the local park (which is near the beach) walking our dogs when a young boy ran out in front of a car that was travelling too fast. It was momentarily Continue Reading