3 Tips for Self-Compassion

A popular quote on social media is “Learn to love yourself” – but what does that really mean? We may align this with self-care because we know it’s important for our well-being, particularly on bad days. But it can feel trite to talk about self-love as if it’s something we can just add to ourContinueContinue reading “3 Tips for Self-Compassion”

Monday Mojo – Let Yourself Breathe

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?ContinueContinue reading “Monday Mojo – Let Yourself Breathe”

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 onContinueContinue 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 aContinueContinue 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:ContinueContinue reading “A Guided Meditation for Difficult Times”