Whenever the fear of uncertainty creeps in, take a few deep breaths and remind yourself that the future is not yet real. By staying focused on worst-case scenarios, you fail to keep an open mind about the situation at hand. We can only control ourselves in the present moment. Think of your past experiences. Life hasContinue reading “Be strong!”
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Relax Your Body With A Warm Bath Or Gentle Stretches
More ideas to help you sleep. Then when you wake up you are ready to concentrate on the day ahead. The key to a good night sleep is being able to relax in the hour or two before you climb into bed. It makes sense, doesn’t it? If your body is relaxed, your mind willContinue reading “Relax Your Body With A Warm Bath Or Gentle Stretches”
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”
Publishing Poetry
Hey I write tons of the stuff. Usually as a result of something weird happening in my life, or when something makes me laugh or when Bacchus gets me. I just found a great article and I feel I have to share it. Go there and enjoy it – and maybe make some cash!!!
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?”
Update and Reflections
Looking back, it was 23rd June since I last posted on my blog. I was starting to think that I have just been very lazy and indifferent. The more I have reflected, the more I realise I have just been too busy!!! Back in June I was just finishing my contract as a Physics teacherContinue reading “Update and Reflections”
Visualizations for a Calmer, Happier You
Calm down. Seriously. Continuing the themes of Peace, Calm and Affirmations, here are three ways that can help to relax your mind and body. Try the crazy ones. We all have things that leave us on edge. Sometimes it’s an event or a person (like a visit from that relative you just don’t get alongContinue reading “Visualizations for a Calmer, Happier You”
Ways to Become a Calmer Person
We hear a lot about how to be calm and why calmness is essential. But why?! What does “calm” really do for someone? If you’re feeling like being calm gets in the way of your motivation and achievement-focused mentality, you’re not alone. I am currently feeling a little stressed at the thought of returning to EnglandContinue reading “Ways to Become a Calmer Person”
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