This week's video blog is all about practising how living stress free and taking time out for self care. In other words, time for YOU. One way I found to make time to prioritise self care is to set up systems to take away the pressure of doing everything myself. It does take time but … Continue reading Relaxation for a stress free you
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Five ways to be content with being you
Are you continually striving for perfection in certain areas of your life only to find that it doesn’t make you feel any better? Do you look at someone else’s life, whether in person or on social media, and think that they have the perfect life, and you wish you had that, too? Or rather it … Continue reading Five ways to be content with being you
How to be content with being you
You are enough. Yes, just the way you are. Have you ever brought something or done something just to fit in with what society expects of you? Be honest. We all have at one point in our lives to fit in with friends or the in-crowd. I know I have fallen into that trap a … Continue reading How to be content with being you
A mindful meditation for cultivating joy at Christmas
While Christmas is a time for celebrating and spending time with those you love, it is also a time of stress and anxiety for many people. It is the time you see those Christmas movies appear on TV showing families and couples enjoying a relaxing and happy day together. But outside of the world of … Continue reading A mindful meditation for cultivating joy at Christmas
Summer solstice: new beginnings
Summer solstice marks the time when the sun is at its highest point on the horizon giving us the longest day of the year. The sun will appear to solstitium – the Latin word meaning to stand still. It is a time for spiritual awakening and awareness as summer welcomes the season of light and … Continue reading Summer solstice: new beginnings
Spring cleaning your mind and body – part two
Being mindful of what you truly desire will allow you to clear out the unwanted mental clutter so that you can focus on what really matters to you. Spring time and leading into summer is the ideal time to set up new habits and let go of any self-doubt you may have about your life. … Continue reading Spring cleaning your mind and body – part two
Cultivating mindful relationships
Mindfulness not only helps your awareness, but it builds compassion and empathy in your day to day relationships with yourself and others. By understanding your own motivations and feelings, you are able to pause and check in on how things really are– not how you think they should be. Here are three ways mindfulness can … Continue reading Cultivating mindful relationships
Why it is important to take time out just for you
Self care is not being selfish. Everyone needs to prioritise their wellbeing otherwise they will eventually burn out. That is why a timeout is important. A time to reset, refresh and rejuvenate from life’s stressors. It is like hitting the reset button and starting again. No matter how busy you think you are, take a … Continue reading Why it is important to take time out just for you
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
Appreciating the present moment
When you are present in the moment, it is easier to appreciate and savour each experience in life. Being present is a passive form of mindfulness and has positive effects on your mental wellbeing. Of course, you might think you need money to experience a variety of events, but not always. While money is helpful, … Continue reading Appreciating the present moment