The Pursuit Of Pause

It's not uncommon to lose yourself in a bad mood; letting those negative thoughts spiral out of control and handing the reigns over to your inner critic for a while!  We've all been there, we blame outside influences; someone's comments,...

We all have those days when for whatever reason you’re feeling a bit lower than usual and can't quite remember where you left your motivation!  First off, it's OK - we all have them.  The key is in making sure...

The benefits of a night time routine are endless; most importantly though is that it prepares for a beautiful and restful nights sleep.  I'm sharing my night time ritual in the hope that it inspires you to create your own. ...

I have no doubt that you’ve heard the word mindfulness many times - so many in fact that you could be forgiven for thinking that it was 'just another fad'.  But, that's absolutely not the case; it's foundations are deep...

So, you've read all about the benefits of meditation,  you even have a friend that swears by it!  But, when you sit down and try it for yourself you’re left feeling like 'it's not working' or 'this isn't for me'....

We're all used to giving our homes and work spaces a physical clear out and de-clutter every once in a while but it can also be helpful to give them an energetic one too - to help cleanse them of...

I've always found that connecting with nature feeds my soul like nothing else can - it doesn't matter whether it’s a woodland walk with my dog or a simple picnic in the garden.  It's that re-connection to the world around...

When it comes to taking care of yourself how many times do you drag out that tired old excuse ‘i don’t have time’? I’m right there with you, it’s hard to put yourself at the top of the list when...

You’d think that in this world full of convenience and technology our lives would be pretty laid back and that we’d be enjoying more free time than ever before.  But, a quick look around tells me that’s not the case...

How often do you hit pause during the average day? Once? Twice? Never? There are lots of great reasons for doing this, as I discovered when I started doing it. If you need convincing, I’ve lined up some of the...

How often do you feel overwhelmed? Most of us do occasionally, but for some, it occurs almost daily. And it doesn’t matter where you are or what you are doing either. If you allow your mind to head into the...

Have you ever told yourself that you don’t have time to take more care of yourself? Or maybe that you don’t have the resources or energy…but that you’ll get round to it one day?We’ve all been there, in fact I...

You can’t remember the last time that you put yourself first. And when you did, there was that nagging feeling that you should really be doing something else. However hard you tried you couldn’t stop the guilt from creeping in:...

Has anyone ever suggested you should stop and smell the flowers? Maybe you were in too much of a rush to hear what they said! There’s much to be said for slowing down, even though it may feel as if...

Living more intentionally. It sounds purposeful and appealing, but what does it mean? Many people drift through life as if they are in a trance. Living intentionally is the opposite of this. It enables you to connect with yourself in...

How often do you thank people? How often do you find yourself feeling and being thankful for experiences, feelings, and the people around you? It’s very easy to fall into a pattern of negativity in life. I know – I’ve...

Do you ever feel that life is too complicated, that you have too much to do, that you are spending too much time on things that don’t matter or aren’t necessary? There is a lot to be said for living...

It hardly seems possible we are approaching the end of another year. Traditionally, it is a time to look back and reflect on the year that is ending, and to look forward to the one that is about to begin....

Tossing and turning. Your mind whirring. Did you lock the back door? Have you prepared lunches for tomorrow? Mustn’t forget that meeting… Most of us lead busy and full lives. There’s a lot to be said for not taking life...

While a couple of weeks on holiday is always a blissful way to recharge, we could all do with finding more ways to bring that relaxed, re-energised feeling into our lives on a daily basis. Well, the good news is...

Do you spend more time thinking positively or negatively? Many people let their thoughts take control, so if they begin with a negative thought, chances are they will continue that way – and vice If you struggle to think positively,...