I am currently writing about my life here in Oman, and the challenges of working in an International School full of ignorant people – and I don’t mean the students!!! What types of journals should we keep? I end to keep as a sort of diary with reflections from the past. When I find somethingContinue reading “Are you a writer? Do you keep a journal?”
Category Archives: self help
Why Is Mindfulness So Important to Creativity?
You’ve probably heard at some point in your life that being mindful is an essential part of a healthy and happy life. But you may be wondering just why this is. And this is because being mindful has the power to change many different aspects of your life. Mindfulness Helps With Mental Health When youContinue reading “Why Is Mindfulness So Important to Creativity?”
Other thoughts on Creativity
How Multitasking Hurts Your Concentration Have a lot on your plate to get done for the day? It might seem easier to get it all done if you multitask. But the truth is, multitasking hurts your concentration big time. Read on to find out just how bad it is to multitask when trying to concentrateContinue reading “Other thoughts on Creativity”
6 Ways You Can Develop Your Creativity
I love the creative mind! I love to read books in most genres and by many authors. In the last couple of weeks I’ve read three Agatha Christie novels, featuring Poirot, Tommy and Tuppence, and one stand alone called ‘They came to Baghdad’ – nothing changes… I have three of my own self-published books featuringContinue reading “6 Ways You Can Develop Your Creativity”
Lent begins…
You’ve been through a lot. As much as we’d like to, we can’t put life on pause. Life keeps moving and we must face our days filled with obligations and responsibilities, even when our inner world is a mess. Don’t shame yourself for wanting to take more time to rest. Asking for help is not a signContinue reading “Lent begins…”
Just for You!
We crave certainty. We wish to skip over the waiting, the chaos, and the messy transitions. We get so busy figuring out what’s next that we completely forget to celebrate today. Don’t rush forward. Slowing down is the only way to feel more connected to yourself, and find a sense of peace in where youContinue reading “Just for You!”
The Adventures of Fairy Hanny
If you’re enjoying these clips in my blog why not buy the books? First Adventure is “Strange Things from Uranus” I just checked and I have well over one thousand followers for my blogs, and over one thousand ‘friends’ on LinkedIn. I am sure that means there is a good market out there just dyingContinue reading “The Adventures of Fairy Hanny”
After a couple of bad months, this was a nice message…
You’re not where you used to be, and that can be a good thing. You have come so far in your journey. You’ve outgrown so many unhealthy patterns and now you’re looking at life from a different perspective. Embrace this transformation. You did your best to handle everything that happened around you. You’ve survived a lot.Continue reading “After a couple of bad months, this was a nice message…”
How to Get Started Writing a Journal
Getting started journaling isn’t something that you need to think about too hard. Yes, there are numerous types and styles of journals and ways to do this that may or may not be more effective depending on your goals, but you can simply get some paper (or your computer) and get started today. * DustContinue reading “How to Get Started Writing a Journal”
How Journaling Can Help with Mental Health Issues
Some ideas to consider when journaling. Keeping any type of journal will help with improving any mental health issues. However, if you really want to tackle a specific problem you’re having, it will help to determine the right type of journal to keep. Keeping a particular kind of journal may work best for your issue.Continue reading “How Journaling Can Help with Mental Health Issues”
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