Christmas Kindness
Christmas can be such a joyful time. We’re often kinder and more generous during the festive season than at any[…]
Read more“Take rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop” – Ovid
Ovid knew what he was talking about. Nature knows how to rest; all creatures and plants quite unconsciously follow their[…]
Read moreIdle Hands Make Work for the Devil
I was enjoying mending and upcycling clothes yesterday evening. After a couple of hours with needle and thread in my[…]
Read moreMindfulness vs. Mindlessness
I texted a friend yesterday to tell her that I had spent an hour or so ‘mindlessly’ exploring one of[…]
Read moreExtending Gratitude
We have been hearing for a few years now that being grateful can have huge positive benefits for the mental[…]
Read moreHelp, I’m feeling anxious!
Anxiety in society is rife and seemingly on the rise. A report from the Resolution Foundation published today (26th[…]
Read more“I’m so stupid!” A reframe
I did something at my work (Beacon House Therapeutic Services and Trauma Team) the other day that I initially felt[…]
Read moreEmbracing Hesitation, Repetition and Deviation!
This is my third blog post on self-care and follows on from For The Best Self-Care, Get Self-Aware! and Get[…]
Read moreGet to Know Yourself in Just A Minute!
In my last blog post: For The Best Self-Care, Get Self-Aware! I talked about how important it is to find[…]
Read moreFor the Best Self-Care, Get Self-Aware!
We currently live in a society dominated by economic pressures, political uncertainties, the easy availability of cheap junk food, an[…]
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