It’s a Bank Holiday Monday here in the U.K. and we’re in week four of a lockdown due to COVID-19. It’s natural at times like this to find ourselves immersed in our thoughts, especially when our every day routine is not what it used to be. What’s your main train of thought about right now?Continue reading “Monday Mojo – Let Yourself Breathe”
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Why we need to stop saying “Panic” Buying
People are making a lot of assumptions right now, and our response to the pandemic is saying a lot about who we are both individually and as a society. The phrase “panic buying” has been used a lot, and the actions of many are causing great frustration to some. So I’ve offered some thoughts onContinue reading “Why we need to stop saying “Panic” Buying”
Monday Mojo – Feel the Feels
Recently in my classes, I’ve been talking a lot about “common humanity” – this is a term used to explain that around the world there are two things that unite us all: • We all want to be happy• We all want to be free from painI believe in this, because I haven’t met aContinue reading “Monday Mojo – Feel the Feels”
A Guided Meditation for Difficult Times
However you’re feeling right now, it’s valid. If you’re frustrated or scared, if you feel you or other people should be doing more or less, it matters. If you want things to be better, that’s important. If you wish things weren’t as they are, it counts. And this is what makes us so beautifully human:Continue reading “A Guided Meditation for Difficult Times”
Monday Mojo – Take Your Time
When we are being challenged from all directions, it’s tempting to distract ourselves away from the problem or try and numb it out. We might try and pretend it didn’t happen or rush ourselves into feeling better. This is especially the case when some friends – even professionals – tell you that “all you haveContinue reading “Monday Mojo – Take Your Time”