I think one of the best benefits I've experienced from practicing Mindfulness and Meditation is I now stop, take a slow calm breath and respond, not re-act impulsively. Well, not always, but certainly much more than I used to. A friend said to me recently that she has realised she's not getting tougher with age and her comment made me think - have I Continue Reading

I posted a short, optimistic meme in our local community group recently and most people were appreciative. Our area is in Stage 4 lockdown and we're not permitted to leave our own postcode unless for the approved few reasons so I was posting to help brighten people's spirits. It was interesting to observe those that came back with negative comments. One guy Continue Reading

In my previous post of 24th June, I wrote about 'burn out' and how Meditation is my all time favourite method for helping to cope with the challenges and pressures of daily life and flourish despite them. Today, I'm discussing the other practice that helps me maintain my equilibrium and all round sanity. MINDFULNESS. How people get by in their lives Continue Reading

We're hearing a lot about 'burn out', exhaustion and feeling overwhelmed at the moment. There's so much unpleasantness (to say the least) going on in the world at large and for many, even in your local community.  It's very easy to get caught up in all the fear and negativity, but I notice many people don't seem to have enough effective skills (or knowledge) Continue Reading

There are so many aspects to making sure every day does actually get better in your life. Let's have a look at some. Good Nutrition. We hear it talked about constantly! Why it's important to eat a high nutrition balanced diet, don't smoke, stay off alcohol, (or keep it to a minimum), stay off the fatty foods, sugars, processed foods, soft drinks and Continue Reading

Today is my 70th birthday. Happy Birthday to Me! Thanks to Corona Virus and it's restrictions, I'll be spending my birthday mostly at home, with my dear husband and our beloved dog and cat family. We're hoping to go to the beach later (a quiet area where there's very few, or no people) and also hoping our little favourite take away Pho Van is still open Continue Reading

Ten Simple Ways to Feel Happier Today. 1. Think about all the great things you have in your life. Make a list and keep adding to it. Add things like your clothing, warm bed, pillows, food, fresh water and all the things you may take for granted but would find difficult to live without. . 2. Think of all the people you like and smile when you think of Continue Reading

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