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!
5 Parenting Superpowers You Already Have (A Handy Reminder)
Any parent who is doing their best – and aren’t we all? – is surely using, developing and finely honing those most Super of Super Duper Powers, every single day – even if you don’t know it yet.
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.
It Must be Christmas – The Elvis Presley Christmas Album is Playing
I start to feel Christmassy when the Elvis Presley Christmas Album is put onto the turntable – a tradition that’s been going on for many a year.
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 […]