Positive psychology offers a helpful 5-step model for flourishing in life and staying mentally well called P.E.R.M.A. P – Positive Emotions: gratitude, intentions, focusing on the positive etc. E – Engagement: Participating in life R – Relationships: Connecting with others M – Meaning: Having a sense of purpose and meaning in everyday life A – …
It is my birthday today and as I enter this new year, I feel more soft, whole, radiant and embodied than I ever have before. I feel more at home within myself, with a stronger feeling of grounding and inner peace. While old patterns still rise within me frequently, I am wise in how to …
1. Slow down Rushing, and filling your calendar with events, and days with busy work, is not the way to get to where you want to be. Being intentional with your time is. Slow down and give yourself time to think and reflect. Pay attention to how you spend your time. What is working for …
Always come back to the basics Check-in with who you are Discover what is true, good and possible about yourself Take note of the lessons you’ve learned Be aware of your values when making decisions Treasure golden moments daily Be true to your own definition of success Celebrate the little things Forgive your past mistakes …
Lately, I’ve spent a lot of time writing and reflecting on how life has changed over the last couple of years. I like to do this now and then because it helps me maintain perspective. When I look back, I’m struck by the difference in how I feel. A decade ago, life was heavy and …
1. Write things down Your brain is a powerful problem-solving machine, not a filing cabinet. It’s not meant to remember all of your appointments, shopping lists, tasks, ideas and more. Instead, make things simpler for yourself by outsourcing. Try using apps, calendars, organisers and notebooks to keep tabs on things for you. This will allow …
Have you had a clarifying moment when you realised that the life you are living is no longer the life you want for yourself? This is where I currently am – I’ve outgrown a version of myself and am ready to embrace & enter the new version. I’ve been feeling some big changes over the …
Emotional Wellness – is about being able to acknowledge and channel our feeling. For instance, expressing love and other emotions. Spiritual Wellness – is about having a set of guiding beliefs, principles, and values that give meaning, purpose, and direction to our lives. Intellectual Wellness – is our ability to open our minds to new …
Confidence is not just about showing up. It is a huge thing to cover. Understand that your confidence also relies on: Acceptance Do you accept yourself? Are you able to accept your surroundings & environment?- Do you recognise the things you are in control of and what you are not? Beliefs Are there any limiting …
If you aim for most days, you’ll only do it sometimes. Do it daily, and the discipline is on – but the pressure is off. You’ve already decided. It’s getting done. Now you have to go through the motions. Instead of questioning: Is today one of the days? Does today count? Do weekends count? Ah, …
