Blog Posts
Do one thing that scares you every day.
Apparently Eleanor Roosevelt didn’t actually say ‘do one thing that scares you every day’, as is often said, but nevertheless it’s a great rule to follow. You don’t need to go on a fairground ride, or jump out of a plane, but it is a good idea to push yourself out of your comfort zone regularly.
How to use your holiday to wake up.
Holidays are about switching off from your daily life and resting and recuperating. However, they can also be an opportunity to switch on and wake up to the present moment. Automatic pilot Most of us spend much of our lives on automatic pilot. Have you ever had the...
Troll parties and Rule Number Six.
Next time you feel infuriated with someone’s behaviour, that it’s unjust or rude, or whatever label you’re giving it to justify yourself getting angry with them, try applying Rule Number Six and see what happens.
Is patience a virtue?
Ultimately developing patience isn’t about being passive, but about truly taking control of the only thing you really can control- how you respond to what life throws at you.
Can you trust your gut instincts?
We should be cautious about trusting our ‘gut feelings’, because they are based on fear.
Ego backlash: two steps forward, one step back
If I could only tell you one thing to help you on your path to being more aware, and living a happier, more balanced life, it’s this: going backwards is absolutely part of the process.
Are you addicted to being busy?
Are you addicted to being busy? Isn’t it about time you started using your time more effectively, so you can get stuff done and still have time to enjoy life, look after yourself or be with those you love?
Why does mindfulness seem so hard?
You know all about the benefits of mindfulness, and it seems like a good idea, but you either can’t get started, or you don’t keep it up. Why?
What to do instead of complaining
”When you complain, you make yourself into a victim. When you speak out, you are in your power. So change the situation by taking action or by speaking out if necessary or possible; leave the situation or accept it. All else is madness.”