February 16, 2015
Emotions can be hard to control, but even without a fully-fledged strategy for regulation, you can adopt some basic techniques to take better charge of them and so improve your overall wellbeing. Be active – physical exercise and intellectual engagement usually prevent people from focusing […]
February 13, 2015
This month’s consideration: Heart or Mind? Many Eastern philosophies make no distinction between heart and mind. If you’re temperamentally inclined towards one, this month explore its opposite – the wisdom side of love, for example, or the compassionate side of reason. In addition to nursing […]
February 12, 2015
St. Valentine’s Day may only come round each 14th February, but truly commit to these 8 golden nuggets and you are ensured true happiness…..every day, every year, for the rest of your life! Identify a clear purpose – never waste time delaying this by worrying […]
February 11, 2015
The Inner Child has a powerful presence and it dwells at the very core of our being. Imagine a healthy, happy toddler. As you picture this child in your mind’s eye, sense its aliveness. With great enthusiasm, it constantly explores the environment. It knows its […]
February 4, 2015
Silence A period of conscious silence is something I yearn for on a regular basis – for me, solitude is a vital part of my wellbeing formula and something I know that I simply cannot do without. This silence can give back meaning to the […]
January 28, 2015
Mindfulness has nothing at all to do with clearing our thoughts, as some people mistakenly believe – it is about paying attention to our experiences in the present moment and simply noticing whatever they are, purposefully and non-judgementally.
January 21, 2015
A trip to Thailand can certainly help you on your journey towards enlightenment, but not essential if your budget won’t stretch that far – see below for some tips: Learning to focus: unfocused desires bring about unfocused results. Without clarifying what you really want, you […]
January 14, 2015
Whenever you’re tempted to dwell in the past, repeat this single word: forward. Brainstorm one positive thought and action to use to keep you moving forward. When you’re tempted to indulge in negative, regressive behaviour, swap it for one that will move you forward.
January 13, 2015
This month’s consideration: Full or Empty? Does your life cry out for a change of diet? Especially after Christmas, do you feel overstuffed in some areas and underfed in others? If you tend to overbook your diary, see if you can leave some empty time […]
January 7, 2015
Are you repeatedly drawn into relationships with people who are not good for you? Do you feel even the closest people in your life do not care or understand you? Do you put the needs of others above your own so that your needs are […]