One of my hopes for the New Year, is learning to pause. Looking after myself better has been a long term commitment of mine. And yet, I’ve struggled to make progress in this year. Perhaps more than any other area of my life. But then in quick succession the following two things happened. Firstly, I […]
Self-Awareness & How To Achieve It?
Self-awareness can feel incredibly elusive. What does it truly mean to be self aware? And what happens when we change and evolve? This makes self-awareness a constant journey. Something to curate into a habit. The ability to know who we are. Our thoughts, feelings but also our values and morals. What do we hold dear? […]
How to Practise Gratitude for Mental Health
Gratitude can be an important way to adjust our perspective on the world. It’s no wonder it has found its place in the self-care pantheon. Among the benefits to gratitude are improved physical and mental health, increased optimism and improved relationships. Gratitude can be practised in a myriad of ways whether you wish to implement […]
6 Reasons for Yoga Practise
Yoga has been a part of my life for over 5 years now. Something I’d never have believed if you told me a few years ago. I’d always thought I wasn’t bendy or flexible enough. Calm enough. Focused enough. And, I’ll admit, there are times I’m none of those things. I’m still not particularly flexible […]
New Years Resolution 2023
This time of year is always associated with resolution and moving forward. An opportunity to think about change; particularly change for the better. In 2020, I decided to use this time to consider what is working well. And where there is room for improvement. What I’d like to take with me into the new year. […]