by Rachael Roberts | Jun 22, 2021 | Confidence, MIndfulness, Mindfulness practice, Negativity
‘Beginner’s Mind’ is about dropping our expectations and preconceived ideas about something, and seeing things with an open mind, fresh eyes, just like a beginner. If you’ve ever learned something new, you can remember what that’s like: you’re...
by Rachael Roberts | Jan 26, 2021 | Habits, MIndfulness, Mindfulness practice, Personal Development
Running a freelance teaching business is demanding – physically, mentally, and emotionally. You probably already know you “should” be looking after yourself and your business better. Maybe you’ve promised yourself you’ll finally sort out your website, get more...
by Rachael Roberts | Jan 14, 2020 | Habits, Mindfulness practice, Personal Development
Why don’t I have more willpower? Statistics show that less than 25% of people are still committed to their New Year Resolutions after 30 days. If you have abandoned yours already, you are definitely not alone. Is willpower overrated? You may be bemoaning your lack of...
by Rachael Roberts | Dec 17, 2019 | Emotions, Inner Troll, MIndfulness, Mindfulness practice, Negativity, Personal Development, Stress
The spiritual leader Ram Dass once said, “If you think you’re enlightened, spend a week with your family.” Most of us immediately know what he means. Families have a way of pressing our buttons and bringing out versions of ourselves we thought we’d left behind. At...
by Rachael Roberts | Oct 15, 2019 | Emotions, Inner Troll, Meditation, MIndfulness, Mindfulness practice, Negativity, Personal Development
You know how sometimes it feels that your mind is full of contradictory thoughts? (Not just me I hope). Part of you wants to go to the gym, and part wants to stay in bed. Part of you is furious with your partner, and part of you recognises that they’re just having a...
by Rachael Roberts | Aug 27, 2019 | Emotions, MIndfulness, Mindfulness practice, Stress
As warm blood spattered all over us, I screamed….actually it was water, but that didn’t stop me being so scared that my heart was nearly beating out of my chest. Against my better judgement, my daughter had persuaded me onto the Psycho Hotel ride at the Prater...
