The Pursuit Of Pause

You know the feeling, you don’t want to say yes to another commitment or request from a loved one but you feel uncomfortable saying no. You can just about squeeze it into your day, and you can’t think of a...

How often do you collapse into bed at the end of the day and wonder where the time went? We've all been there and I know that some of those days when our feet don't touch the ground can be...

As I watch the garden begin to bloom, I’m reminded of what an incredible season this is; a time of promise and refreshed hope - perfect for starting over, creating new plans and making the most of the months that...

When anxiety strikes it can feel like an uphill struggle to slow down your mind and find a moment of calm. And to one extent or another I’m sure it’s something that we’ve all experienced. But, I’m grateful that today...

Abundance is not something we acquire. It is something we tune into. ~ Wayne Dyer Life is full of choices and one of them is to work from a place of scarcity or abundance. One of these paths cultivates a full,...

Developing self-love and compassion is a practice that takes patience and daily effort. There’s no quick fix or hack that gets us there overnight, it’s a life-long practice complete with hurdles and occasional setbacks but nothing that we can’t work...

As the year ends, many of us traditionally take a moment to reflect on the months that have passed and make plans for the coming year.  Often this consists of a list of things to start doing...eat healthier, take up...

Stress impacts us in ways that we don’t often think about; it causes headaches, sleeplessness and mood swings. But, they’re just the things that you notice. Did you know that stress can also change the way you breathe, increase your...

Do you ever struggle to find a quiet moment for yourself? You’re not alone. Today’s fast- paced world leaves so many of us feeling constantly busy and unable to pause for a few minutes to enjoy a quiet moment of...

When the alarm went off this morning, did you wake up feeling well rested or did you reluctantly roll out of bed after hitting the snooze button as many times as you dare? If you’re finding it a struggle to...

What do your mornings look like? Do they support you in feeling positive about the day ahead or leave you feeling frazzled before it really gets started? There’s no denying that for some, mornings can be a challenge; getting everyone...

We all know what gratitude means. But how many of us really express it daily; to ourselves, the world around us and the people that we meet? Can you imagine how different life would be if we all did that...

Crystals support our intentions and remind us to be gentle with ourselves. I love using them to enhance my daily self-care practices as well as placing them around my home so that we can all enjoy their natural energy.  If...

If your mornings aren’t quite the holistic, mindful start to the day that you dream of then this is for you.  There's no need to get up hours earlier – unless you want to.  Most of these are simple but...

Maybe it’s been recommended by a friend or you’re just curious about the cleansing benefits of white sage and want to learn more before getting started. Either way, you’re in the right place because we’ve used years of feedback from...

How happy are you? Most of us would agree we have some days where we feel happier than others. Some people also seem naturally happier than others no matter what is happening in their lives. But there is a way...

Would you like your home to have a calmer and more positive feel to it? I'm not suggesting a picture perfect image by any means because for most of us, that's not entirely realistic. But, I do believe that a...

Stress is a complex subject. But one thing’s for sure; most of us are living with more of it than ever before. Now, whether the reason for that is a faster pace of life, more technology, social comparison or a...

Ready to start over? Then you don’t really need a fresh page on the calendar or a monday morning to get started because today is as good a day as any to make a few changes. So, let’s get started...

Buddhism calls it the ‘monkey mind’. You may know it as the sensation of your mind being filled with a jumble of thoughts, worries, and concerns – flitting from one to the next like a bee searching for nectar and...

With hectic daily lives and never ending ‘to do’ lists it’s no wonder that we usually end up at the bottom of our list of priorities. But if we neglect taking care of ourselves for too long then we begin...