If you’ve ever attended a professional training course, you’ll probably know the first thing the teacher usually does is set the ground rules for the day. These almost always include respecting each other’s opinion, and maybe switching off your mobile ‘phone. But how often do you set ground rules in your everyday life? Ground rulesContinueContinue reading “Setting Boundaries: Why Your Personal Ground Rules Matter and How to Make Them”
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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 thingContinueContinue 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 inContinueContinue reading “Self-Care is Health Care – why taking care of yourself all year round is essential”
Monday Mojo – Know Your Weather
What weather describes you right now? You might be feeling like: a ray of sunshine bit grey and patchy or even cloudy with a chance of meatballs. Whatever you feel in this moment is valid, and it matters. Have you noticed though, that British people LOVE talking about the weather? So much so I genuinely use this (and other analogies) in my therapeuticContinueContinue reading “Monday Mojo – Know Your Weather”
Monday Mojo – Recharge Yourself
How are your energy levels today? Around this time of year, a lot of people find their batteries are running low. It usually means: You’re smiling through the tears. Gritting your teeth. And the cup of care is nearly empty. Things that normally wouldn’t bother you, might be really getting up your nose. You’re losing patience with peopleContinueContinue reading “Monday Mojo – Recharge Yourself”
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