The beauty and fragility of life, all contained as a microcosm, in Regent’s Park… reflections on my course on counselling and psychotherapy.
Parklife: Reflections on my Counselling & Psychotherapy Course
49 Lessons in 49 Years
Fifty years is a long time! Here’s some lessons I’ve learned, some, the hard way, others, as wake-up calls, and others as ‘Who knew?’ moments.
Wisdom From the Yogis Next Door
Six different yogis who have a certain zen, an inner peace, a shiny presence in common, share their wisdom on yoga.
Unexpected Lessons from Lockdown Limbo
I left my family home at the beginning of lockdown. This isn’t the fresh start in a new home I’d planned for but I am learning some unexpected lessons.
How to Deal With Social Distancing – 3 Natural Mood Boosters for Anxiety and Depression
Social distancing is hard. Here are 3 tips I learned along my journey to recovery from depression and anxiety and 3 things to avoid. Be kind!
What’s Your Word?
What’s your word for this year? Imagine you were given a bracelet to wear, adorned with a word of your choice, to inspire you, what word would you pick?
Up Your Attitude of Gratitude – Which Also Means Giving
When a friend asked me about my attitude of gratitude, I felt a little smug, until she made me reframe gratitude. It also means giving and sharing.
Stop feeling guilty for doing what you love
Ditch the ‘should’ and follow your passion Do you feel guilty when you spend time doing something that makes you happy? It might sound like a strange question, but think about it. Maybe you know what I’m talking about. Is there some activity that you’d love to be doing more of, but it feels too […]
Beyond the Bottom of a Bottle to find a Bottom Line
Do you count the hours until ‘wine o’clock’? Do you secretly wonder about your drinking habits? I gave up alcohol for 30 days and gained so much.
It will be okay
Dreams are funny things. Don’t you find that your most vivid dreams occur when you’re going through big changes and upheavals in your life?