Today I was talking with an old friend about creativity. She had just had an argument with her mother along the lines of ‘why don’t you get a real job’. Anna is an artist I met in Almaty. We have been friends for almost 8 years now. She is planning 6 new exhibitions this year,Continue reading “Just do it!”
Category Archives: self help
Cut down on what you worry about each day.
Very few things actually matter in life. Simply focus on those things and let everything else go. Worrying about things you have no control over disrupts your overall wellbeing and erodes your life satisfaction. Decide what matters to you right now. Protect your peace by controlling your attitude and the things you tell yourself. Each day, take time to beContinue reading “Cut down on what you worry about each day.”
Extract – The sons of Turenn
Well it is out there. The next instalment of the Tales of Fairy Hanny. TransUranic Elements: The Dark Side of Uranus. And now I am working on the third book, so I am putting a section here, for your entertainment. Enjoy. First one is still there too.. “The Death of Kian. “What was it thatContinue reading “Extract – The sons of Turenn”
Establish Your Nightly Routine & Stick To It
Human beings thrive on routine. If you are a parent, you know how true this is. And while most of us will do a good job setting and sticking to a routine for our kids, we don’t do as well for ourselves. It’s time to change that. Let’s talk about what you can do toContinue reading “Establish Your Nightly Routine & Stick To It”
Dealing With Stray Thoughts & Worries At Nighttime
Do you ever have one of those nights when you can’t turn your mind off and end up tossing and turning? We all have days and nights when our busy minds and worries keep us up. Thankfully there are some simple strategies you can employ to deal with them, leaving you to enjoy the remainderContinue reading “Dealing With Stray Thoughts & Worries At Nighttime”
Getting Comfy – Temperature, Touch, Sound & Scent
Ok so we had a break for Christmas and New Year. Now we are back into a routine and we need to get up and go to work/school. And after a long break it is difficult to establish that routine and insomnia hits some of us. So let’s get back to thinking about good bedtimeContinue reading “Getting Comfy – Temperature, Touch, Sound & Scent”
Why You Should Ban Screens From Your Bedroom
Do you like to watch TV in bed? Do you check your phone before going to sleep? Are you sleeping well? You know it’s better to avoid using your phone or tablet in the hours before you go to bed. I hope you’re making strides towards putting your phone away at night, but I wouldContinue reading “Why You Should Ban Screens From Your Bedroom”
Simple Ways To Introduce Calm Into Your Evenings
Continuing with some ideas on sleeping and night time routines. I hope some of you can benefit from these ideas. Many of us struggle to fall asleep at night. We toss and turn, or pop supplements and pills before we can drift off. If you are having trouble falling asleep, or simply want to workContinue reading “Simple Ways To Introduce Calm Into Your Evenings”
When Should You Go To Bed?
Well Christmas has been and gone. We all ate too much and drank too much. Stayed up late, slept in and got out of routines. Or was that just me? I quit my teaching job six months ago and I have struggled to get any of routine in my life. I sometimes watch movies untilContinue reading “When Should You Go To Bed?”
Get Happy with Mindfulness
You may have heard of mindfulness and thought it was only about being calm or helping you deal with stress. But did you know that mindfulness can help you lift your mood and become a happier person more of the time? It’s easy to get stuck in a negative mindset and stay focused on theContinue reading “Get Happy with Mindfulness”
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