October is about raising awareness of mental health and how it can impact on anyone at any time. `Have the conversation' is the theme of this year’s mental health awareness month. As October begins, it is a timely reminder to check in with your family, friends and conversation and start a genuine conversation about mental … Continue reading Have the conversation about mental health
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Mindfulness to help you find meaning in all work you do
Most of us spend a majority of our lives working, whether that be paid, unpaid or volunteering. Yet we also find ourselves at times wondering if what we are doing is really what we want to do in life. When we answer no, it can often leave a feeling of dissatisfaction or overwhelm with that … Continue reading Mindfulness to help you find meaning in all work you do
RU Okay Day
Thursday 14 September 2023 is RU Okay day a day where people check in with each other and sure each other are okay. Of course, every day we should be checking in with those we care about or when we notice someone is not feeling okay. However, RU Okay day puts a focus on the … Continue reading RU Okay Day
Developing mindful self-compassion – part two
Understanding the connection between mindfulness and compassion is transformational in helping you to embrace your true self and each of your experiences with gratitude, appreciation and loving kindness. Mindful self-compassion does not mean you have to be filled with loving kindness twenty four seven either. What it means is that your awareness is loving, kind, … Continue reading Developing mindful self-compassion – part two
Developing mindful self-compassion – part one
Mindfulness is more than just present moment awareness. It is a kind, curious awareness that helps you relate to yourself and others with compassion without judgement. Whereas self-compassion is turning your reflection inwards to support your own emotional development and acceptance. Therefore, mindful self-compassion is about using targeted mindfulness techniques to support your emotional development … Continue reading Developing mindful self-compassion – part one
The energy within helps you to define yourself
We all have limiting, historical beliefs. Things that we have learned to believe are true - when in fact they are not. But what if those limiting beliefs were holding you back from living the life you were meant to live? It is important to stop and identify these blocks in your subconscious mind that … Continue reading The energy within helps you to define yourself
How to make the most of your time
Time. That thing that you often want more of yet there are only ever going to be 24 hours in the day. Quite often you find yourself busy doing tasks that take up more of your time than you would like. However, are those tasks really your priority? Do they add value to your goals? … Continue reading How to make the most of your time
How walking your dog helps you be in the present moment
A dog is your best friend. They are always there when you need them and don’t hold judgement. But when you are out walking your dog, how present are you? In fact, this is where your dog can help you. Your dog can teach you a lot about being in the present moment. After all, … Continue reading How walking your dog helps you be in the present moment
The season of SAD
It's winter in the southern hemisphere which means some of us may find ourselves feeling a little down as we navigate through the colder months. Like you, I love summer and the bright, warm days. The sun is energising and my motivation increases. Yet, when winter approaches I need to find new ways to keep … Continue reading The season of SAD
How to be in the here and now
You travel the same route each day to and from work, school or other place you visit frequently. You see buildings, parks, shops etc go by as you travel along our regular route. But do you actually see those buildings, parks and shops? We get so caught up in our final destination that we forget … Continue reading How to be in the here and now