(How to) Accept Reality: A Powerful Way to Feel Better in Difficult Situations!…a combative approach to the existing situation—a battle we can’t win. So there is a risk: Sometimes people can seem to “accept reality”, but in reality they are just avoiding the issue at hand. And crucially they’re not taking care of their needs because they’ve decided: “It’s all good. I’m…
Clear out Clutter at Home to Get Clarity, Inspiration and Energy!…these days These days, we’re all actively encouraged to be hoarders, constantly prodded by media and advertising to buy! Marketing has become very sophisticated – big companies know exactly what emotional “strings” to pull (often subconsciously) to get us to buy their stuff… And modern life offers us the perfect…
The 3 As: How to be a Compassionate Presence for Yourself during Difficult Times…you can be a compassionate, comforting presence for yourself – and importantly, release your feelings and emotions in a healthy way. Finally, remember that it takes Fierce Kindness to look at, validate and allow our feelings. If it were easy—everyone would already be doing it. Know that your feelings are…
The Environment, COVID and YOU: The Benefits of Doing LESS – for Everyone!…that carbon emissions from fossil fuels could fall by 2.5bn tonnes in 2020. It’s not just reduced air pollution. Reduced human activity has also resulted in: Clear, glassy water in Venice canals (it’s no longer being churned up by boat motors) so that fish can now be seen. Giant Sea-Turtles…
How and Why to Start Gratitude Journaling! Plus 7 Beautiful Prompts to Go Deeper…with 12 Example Compliments! References: 1 2018 Study: The impact of gratitude on adolescent materialism and generosity by Chaplin, Lan Nguyen, John, Deborah Roedder, Rindfleisch, Aric and Froh, Jeffrey J. For more about the benefits of gratitude check out this white paper from the Greater Good Science Center at UC…
20 Fierce Quotes from the Irrepressible Ruth Bader Ginsburg…impediment turn out to be great, good fortune.” Ruth Bader Ginsburg “Reacting in anger or annoyance will not advance one’s ability to persuade.” Ruth Bader Ginsburg “I’m a very strong believer in listening and learning from others.” Ruth Bader Ginsburg “Reading is the key that opens doors to many good…
How to Work Through Major Change in 4 Steps (Self-Care Matters!)…thing to come out of this pandemic is that government and business (those usually too-logical institutions) are realising how important mental health is – and that taking care of our selves really matters. This week, we’re looking more closely at how to go through major change (generally) in our lives…
For Earth Day: Hope is a Muscle……have to move with us or get left behind. We must choose (active) hope… I’d rather be accused of being naive than do nothing. Because doing nothing means nothing will ever change. Whereas doing something, hope combined with positive action, can’t help but do some good. And hope is also…
7 Easily Doable Ways to Feel Happier and Find Calm through Nature & Connection!…knows what might happen – or what you might end up doing instead? Getting creative like this is good for our brains. And spending time with friends is good for our soul, so try using “outside” as an opportunity to connect with others in new ways. 4) Walk barefoot in…
Need or Want? (2 Easy Ways to Buy Less and De-clutter)…ask yourself questions like: Is this good for my bank balance? What else could I do with this money? Is this good for the planet? How does this truly add value to my life? For example it could be something that adds beauty/confidence/ease/fun to your life/self/home. It might save you…