For many, life is a hodgepodge of never-ending commitments. Yet few of us can be truly healthy or happy without regular periods of downtime. While there is nothing inherently wrong with busyness, those of us who over-commit or over-extend ourselves potentially face exhaustion and burnout. When you feel overwhelmed by your commitments, examining your motivation …
The phrase ‘living with intention‘ can seem elusive and vague. In essence, it refers to the way we would like to feel, and the steps we intend to take to achieve that (‘l want to feel calm when I meet my friends, so I’ll make sure I leave the house with ten minutes to spare …
Through the landscape of life, we fill our basket with choices, images of how, what, when and every multitude of desires. It’s astounding to realise how many visions, hopes and goals we set out for ourselves in a lifetime. One of my favourite tools in my ‘coaching toolkitβ that I was given whilst training to …
Life, in all of its fullness, is happening right now. While our thoughts are sometimes elsewhere, beautiful opportunities and moments are being passed over and lost to the flow of time. And though we cannot possibly fully experience each leaf that falls to the ground, sometimes we get so attached to reaching our goals that …
This story is my inspiration to slow down, reassess, and get real about how I want to live life. An American investment banker was at the pier of a small coastal Mexican village when a small boat with just one fisherman docked. Inside the small boat were several large yellowfin tuna. The American complimented the …
I’ve been in a funk lately! Why? Because I am trying to control too much. And when I try to control too much, I enjoy too little. Does that ever happen to you?! When you attempt to control the uncontrollable you automatically block yourself from the truth.Β You resist how everything works rather than learn …
Since discovering minimalism and decluttering my entire life over the last couple of years, I stopped buying a lot of things that previously cost me quite a lot of money. Saving money is a great side effect of minimalism as you simply don’t consume like you used to – I know I don’t. I am …
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Most of us know that self-care is essential for happiness. But do we take the time to think about what self-care actually means for each of us? Exercise, sure. Eating well, yes. Then, of course, thereβs hydrating, sleeping sufficiently, meditating and doing whatever other relaxation rituals work for you. I caught up with Jacqueline Pirtle; …
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Stop the glorification of busy – I must raise my hand. I spent many years being too busy to have a compassionate conversation, too busy hustling and making ends meet to enjoy quality time with Khushi, friends and our beautiful home, and too busy working to replenish my health. All in the name of busy …
Today, I’d like to talk about the importance of gratitude. Feeling grateful for what you have in your life can lead to a tremendous number of other positive feelings. One tool to help you harness the power of gratitude is a journal. About a Gratitude Journal A gratitude journal is a place where you write …
