One of the things I LOVE about cooking is that cooking a meal is one of the most personal things you can do for someone. You’re providing plated nourishment made with your own hands and creativity. Even if you’re following a recipe, you picked the recipe and planned the meal, didn’t you? The speciality of a …
Yoga, as you probably know, is a series of stretches and poses that you do with breathing techniques. It offers the powerful benefits of exercise. No matter which type you choose, yoga is a great way to stretch and strengthen your body, focus your mind, and relax your spirit. If you (like me) are new …
The lives of most modern women tend to revolve around their work and home life. Although this is highly rewarding, it brings with it plenty of sleep deprivation, worry and stress. If you are leading a busy life, your health and well-being will inevitably have an impact on what you are able to do for …
I am a big advocate of practising self-love and self-care and make sure I do it daily – in fact, I have blocked out time on my calendar for it – you know the saying; if it’s not scheduled – it’s not happening! “Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have …
Work’s tough. Sometimes the week gets you down. How do you make sure you’re back up by Monday? You could transform your home into your own refreshing, re-energising weekend retreat. Though a spa weekend or a mini-vacation would probably be preferable, there are seven things you can do to make your home even more relaxing …
Cooking is self-care at its most basic and nourishing. It is alchemy – you take ingredients and transform them into something delicious that feeds body and spirit. It is an act driven to get in touch with our physical selves. Nourishing our bodies with food is one of the most fundamental ways that our outer …
If there’s one thing this year has taught me, it is simply this: “Life is what happens when we’re busy making plans.” I still remember the first couple of months, I was so excited about all the intentions I had set, all the plans I had made and all the other things that were ‘meant’ …
Today, carve out some time for yourself. Spend some moments in silence reflecting on your life. Journal to listen to your heart or read a book that will lift your spirit. Go for a walk; bake or cook a nourishing meal; and watch a movie that will make you laugh. Pull out some of your …
Self-love is a state of appreciation for oneself that grows from actions that support our physical, psychological and spiritual growth. We spend so much time doing our best work on the outside — working on our bodies, careers, relationships, cooking skills and goals. It’s just as important to spend time doing work on the inside …
Self-love is something you feel. You know when you are not loving yourself, that you feel drained and tired and out of balance. Also, feelings of anger and frustration are signalling that something is out of balance. There are many indicators for the need for more self-loving care-taking. Because when we love ourselves, we are …
