Monday Mojo – Heal It Slowly

How are you with unfinished business? Many of us lock things away. And sometimes that feels helpful at the time. We put it in a box. Close the lid tightly. And leave it for “another day”. Making room for difficult emotions leaves us feeling vulnerable; it feels counter-intuitive to let our true feelings show -ContinueContinue reading “Monday Mojo – Heal It Slowly”

Monday Mojo – Check Your Weather

If you had to take the temperature of your life right now, what would it be? Whether it feels nice and pleasant, or cloudy with a chance of meatballs, sometimes it’s good to stop and take a measure of your environment.   When we are struggling with something difficult it might be because our confidenceContinueContinue reading “Monday Mojo – Check Your Weather”

Monday Mojo – Fix the Loop

How well do you cope when things go a bit pear-shaped? When someone sends you a snotty email or text message, is your impulse to respond straight away? When things are difficult, do you reach for the biscuit tin or a cigarette or a glass of wine?  There’s no judgement here. I’m the first toContinueContinue reading “Monday Mojo – Fix the Loop”

Monday Mojo – Be Your Bliss

What does it actually mean to be happy? We’ve literally been exploring the subject of happiness for thousands of years. Around 2500 years ago, the Buddha saw happiness as freedom from craving (e.g. it’s healthier to focus on being, rather than doing or having). A little while later, Zhuangzi introduced the idea of “going with the flow”. In moreContinueContinue reading “Monday Mojo – Be Your Bliss”

Monday Mojo – Rise into Power

When was the last time you blew your own trumpet? It’s definitely something we struggle with. We worry people will view this negatively.We don’t want to appear big-headed.So we shy away from sharing our accomplishments, and highlighting what we can do. It highlights how important it is to feel confident in your right to stand up and beContinueContinue reading “Monday Mojo – Rise into Power”