When I think of being told to be grateful, I see a frustrated mother exasperated with the whining of an unsatisfied child. Or a friend, trying to think of something supportive to say when there is really no other way to help. If we can put these preconceived perceptions to one side and really look […]
When I think of being told to be grateful, I see a frustrated mother exasperated with the whining of an unsatisfied child. Or a friend, trying to think of something supportive to say when there is really no other way to help. If we can put these preconceived perceptions to one side and really look […]
Setting aside five to ten minutes a day to practise mindfulness has proven to relieve stress and anxiety by bringing us back to the present and enable us to recognize thoughts and feelings for what they are. This article provides easy and quick mindfulness technique.
A couple of weeks ago I treated myself to some floatation tank therapy. I love it. I find the experience relaxing and it was some well-needed me-time that made my weekend just that much better. Along with the obvious self-care that sensory deprivation brings, this therapy can hold many other benefits. So what is a […]
A couple of weeks ago I treated myself to some floatation tank therapy. I love it. I find the experience relaxing and it was some well-needed me-time that made my weekend just that much better. Along with the obvious self-care that sensory deprivation brings, this therapy can hold many other benefits. So what is a […]
We haven’t always paid that much attention to our sleep. Until recently, very little was known about what happens to our brains during this time. It stands to reason that we all need to get enough sleep to recharge our batteries but more and more research is highlighting how missing vital sleep can actually be […]
You’re having coffee with a friend and she is confiding in you that she isn’t coping very well right now – life is stressful and she can’t seem to keep up. Your natural reaction is to comfort her, to tell her that she needs to go easy on herself and that you are here if […]
You’re having coffee with a friend and she is confiding in you that she isn’t coping very well right now – life is stressful and she can’t seem to keep up. Your natural reaction is to comfort her, to tell her that she needs to go easy on herself and that you are here if […]
