So, I want to start this blog with a question – “Is it really possible to be positive all the time?” Maybe it’s an obvious question but it’s another of those things that people seem to strive for – constant upbeat positivity, not allowing themselves to have bad days or Read more…
We all need to feel like we are achieving, even if you are not a competitive person you sometimes feel like you need to have had a “win” and in my experience it’s the little wins that can make a big difference. When we think about winning it can often Read more…
So, it appears that we have 4-5 weeks left of this school term before the Easter Holidays so I just wanted to flag this up to all parents reading this blog or anyone else associated with schools and colleges. If you are NOT a parent, please don’t dismiss as I Read more…
I grew up in a very magical and creative home, my dad an antique dealer my mum a designer so our house was filled with clutter, interesting bits of furniture, bold colours and collections and to be quite honest with you trying to keep it clean could be a bit Read more…
Over the years I have had many conversations with both clients and friends about meditation and mindfulness. In my line of work both of these are things that I come across on a regular basis whether it’s with individuals, or working on retreats, or reading about different ways to deal Read more…
I wrote this blog whilst sat on the beach watching my dog digging like his life depended on it – I can assure you it doesn’t. I had a week off last week and I didn’t go anywhere but I needed the time, I needed the time not only to Read more…
I think we can safely say we’ve all had them, a Bridget Jones moment that is! Looking back over my teenage years I lived with a mum who believed in self improvement in a big big way, she read the books, she did the courses, she read more books and Read more…
Personally, I am somebody who absolutely loves buying presents it gives me a huge amount of pleasure from the thinking up of what to buy, to actually going out and purchasing the gift and then wrapping it carefully so that it looks beautiful, I’ve always loved buying presents. However, as Read more…
Walking is my thing, it’s always been my thing. Even as a small child it was my thing – to calm me, to get me to sleep, I was walked.As I got older and hit my teens and life became more of a struggle whenever I was stressed or anxious Read more…
I’ve been thinking about this a lot over the last few weeks, probably because I have found myself justifying what I have been doing on occasions which has led me to other conversations with clients about why we all feel this need to justify certain behaviours or actions? I’m sure Read more…