The Pursuit Of Pause

Does life ever feel too complicated? There’s always so much to do and you never seem to have time to spend on the things that matter the most to you.  I know the feeling well. Sometimes, our lives - and...

When we think about building connection, we often think of it in terms of connection to others; spending quality time with the people that we love. But, when was the last time that you spent time with yourself? Building a...

Our daily rituals, the little things that fill our days, can seem insignificant. But, over time, they compound to create change; these can be positive or negative depending on our choices. It’s worth taking some time to think about anything...

Starting a new chapter can sometimes take everything that we’ve got, whether you’re beginning a different phase of life, taking a leap of faith or starting a new project. It’s at times like these that self-care becomes even more important;...

  I know that you’ve heard about meditation. You might have even given it a go, but maybe your mind wandered too much, you didn’t feel as calm as you expected or perhaps you just straight up fell asleep! We’ve...

Changing work patterns, daily stress, media hype...it’s enough to make your head spin, isn’t it? We’re all doing what we can to work, stay informed and support others more vulnerable than ourselves. But, it can make switching off and relaxing...

Have you ever wished that you could just start the day over? It happens to us all. A difficult night’s sleep, a morning routine that didn’t flow as it should, getting stuck in traffic and making it to work with...

I’m sure that we’re all familiar with the idea of detoxing, cleansing ourselves of things that aren’t supporting us and the life that we picture for ourselves. And while much of the focus for detoxing leans towards what we’re eating...I...

Whatever you call it...inner wisdom, intuition or your higher self there’s no doubt that we’ve all received little nudges along the way from that voice inside of us. Sometimes they appear as a dream or vision, thoughts, or feelings that...

In a perfect world, we’d wake up every day feeling refreshed, positive and ready for the day ahead. But, let’s be honest, it doesn’t always work that way, does it? That said, waking up in a less than ideal mood...

In a busy modern world, it’s common to experience stress at some point or another.  And whether it’s a daily or weekly occurrence for you, experts are in no doubt that it harms our mental and physical wellbeing. Most of...

So, you've probably read all about the benefits of meditation, from easing stress, improving concentration and even tackling that ‘monkey mind’ - it all sounds great and who doesn’t want more of that, right? But, when you sit down and...

I don’t know about you but I love to feel the sun on my skin! Don’t get me wrong, I’m all about safety first - I am a redhead with very pale skin and freckles after all – but doesn't...

Working through the day on very little sleep is an uphill struggle, something that I’m sure we’ve all experienced! If it only happens occasionally then it’s not too bad but if it becomes a regular occurrence then your mental and...

  It’s a word that you hear often but what does mindfulness really mean? Well, let’s listen to Jon Kabat Zinn who has spent his career bringing mindfulness to western society and validating its benefits within the medical community.   ...

Do you have an active mind? Do you feel as if it waits for you to wake in the morning and is ready to pounce with reminders, ideas, thoughts, and worries? If so, you have experienced the so-called Monkey Mind....