In our society, there’s an underlying expectation to go, go, go. Rest is considered indulgent, and most people feel guilty when taking a minute for themselves – I know I feel guilty when I am not productive and doing stuff. Making time for rest can recharge your ability to deal with commitments, relationships and impact …
What makes You feel Alive in Your Life? Go back to the Heart of it All!
You feel a little lost at times (don’t worry, you’re not alone! I feel lost at times too!) and distracted by all the “noise” online, the comparing and the “rules….” It’s during these times that you can take a breather, take a break and go back to the basics, go back to your “why!” Do …
What do you need to be liberated from?
What I need to be liberated from? Everything! Limiting thoughts and beliefs that were holding me back or keeping me stuck. Old relationship wounds still buried deep in my heart, not allowing me to move forwards and find real love. Decades of torment around food, my body, how I looked, what others thought of me. …
Your Body, Your Soul, Your Rituals
Daily rituals… things you can add to your everyday routine aimed to calm the senses, lower anxiety, relieve stress, and improve your mood. Routines practised daily, help to ensure you’re integrating the rituals that nurture and support optimal health, mind, body and soul. You can develop rituals to support changes you want to make in …
My Favourite Apps that Support My Life
With so much on the go, and only 24 hours a day, how do you make the best of your time? How do you simplify your life and make it easier, while still completing all your tasks and finding some time to enjoy your life in the process? As smartphones have already become an inevitable part of our lives (and …
My Slow Life
“Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths.” ~ Etty Hillesum Since moving to the seaside of St Leonards on Sea last year, the way I feel and spend my days has drastically changed – the colours of the sea and the sky and the …
Simplifying Your Schedule
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 …
Taking time to Enjoy Life
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 …
The Importance of a Morning Ritual
Does your current morning routine consist of hitting the snooze button four times and walking out the door five minutes later as you put on your shoes and eat a protein bar, all while checking email on your phone? From that point on, our entire day can feel like we’re always trying to rush and …
Master the Art of Soulful Cooking
It’s 6 PM and you’re standing in the kitchen. Your brain is still racing from the hectic workday and your stomach is rumbling. Before you reach for the take-out menu or the microwave, take a minute to be more mindful about how you nourish your body. Cooking and Eating on Autopilot We’re all guilty of occasionally …