We have had a few public holidays here in UK. I celebrated by drinking lots of wine. And I feel guilty. I suppose I have little choice as I was brought up Catholic. By the time I was seven years old I had been convinced that it was my fault that Jesus had been nailedContinue reading “Guilt”
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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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
The Benefit of Accepting Those You Don’t Like and How to Get Started
Let’s face it, you’re not going to like everyone. Sometimes the feeling is mutual. We meet someone who just rubs us up the wrong way. You’re instant rivals, right down to the barely suppressed sneer and curled lip. Other times it’s not quite so dramatic. You might be making every effort to build a relationship,Continue reading “The Benefit of Accepting Those You Don’t Like and How to Get Started”
How Using Meditation Can Relieve and Decrease Loneliness
“Loneliness is just a word, So I’ve been told. Loneliness becomes a world, that’s very cold.” Chicago Loneliness is an increasing symptom of modern life. As people have become more connected by technology, there’s less time to stay connected with friends and loved ones in real-time. That can lead to emotional exhaustion and burnout. IfContinue reading “How Using Meditation Can Relieve and Decrease Loneliness”
4 Steps to Controlling Your Anger Triggers
Do you ever get angry and then hate yourself for it? Everyone has their own little quirks. Things that make them irritated, frustrating, or downright angry. You could probably list your own triggers right now—little stuff like clutter or having to wait around. Maybe you can’t stand a particular word or phrase, or you findContinue reading “4 Steps to Controlling Your Anger Triggers”
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