Being Kind to Your Mind

Depending on which articles you read, there is a general assertion that we have somewhere in the region of 60,000 – 80,000 thoughts a day. Of those, a fair percentage will be repetitive; what you think about today will be what you thought about yesterday, and you’ll think about tomorrow. We also know, many ofContinue reading “Being Kind to Your Mind”

Monday Mojo – Honour Your Needs

How kind have you been to yourself lately?  If you’ve been throwing rocks at yourself (metaphorically speaking), you’re not alone. According to this article, the pandemic has unleashed the “inner critic” in many of us. As the article explains, lockdown and the start of “unlockdown” has felt like a rollercoaster for some and we areContinue reading “Monday Mojo – Honour Your Needs”

Seasonal Self-Care – taking care of yourself all year round

There is a more up to date version of this article here. In our busy and changing world it often feels like there’s not enough time, especially when it comes to taking care of ourselves. If you’re taking care of someone you’re worried about, or just rushing from one task to another, the last thingContinue reading “Seasonal Self-Care – taking care of yourself all year round”

Self-Care is Health Care – why taking care of yourself all year round is essential

Sometimes when people hear the term “self-care”, I can see their eyes roll. Like many words in the well-being industry, from resilience to mindfulness, strategies for holistic health get thrown around but might not always be understood. Although many people think of it as a spa day or a pedicure, self-care is about participating inContinue reading “Self-Care is Health Care – why taking care of yourself all year round is essential”

Monday Mojo – Be gentle with yourself 

Monday Mojo – feel-good motivation for the week ahead: Be gentle with yourself.  When was the last time you cut yourself some slack?  We are so hard on ourselves. We beat ourselves up. Call ourselves names.   We feel like we’re just not quite good enough.   I hear you. This week, set the intentionContinue reading “Monday Mojo – Be gentle with yourself “