Reduce multitasking, it will change your life
How often do you multitask? In particular, how often do you mix family/friend time with other time? You know, the way you’re kind of hanging out with your loved ones and still doing something else. It may be reading a text, checking emails, scrolling on Instagram, liking on Facebook, watching a show, reading a book, […]
We usually only take time out when we become physically ill . . .
Our need for time in which to do what we choose is increasingly urgent in our overconnected, overwhelmed and overstimulated world. We usually only take time out when we become ill or when we are so overtired, we can’t function. For some reason having “me time”, fundamental selfcare, is complicated by negative thoughts, of guilt, […]
Living with a kind heart is mind-blowingly
From Tibetan Buddhism – Taming the Wild Horse (or some say Monkey) of the Mind. The practise of cultivating lovingness, kindness and compassion – living with a kind heart – is mind-blowingly and profoundly transformative. When we are focusing on it – a kind heart – it decreases our selfishness, therefore so does our other mental thoughts […]
Some people say that worrying can be useful . . .
Some people say that worrying can be useful. It can be good to think about possible problems so that you can work out how to address them. It can be beneficial and at times we all need to be prepared. However, far too many people only think about what could go wrong and all the […]
Are you wanting more time for you?
Do you wish you had more time for yourself? The amount of times, I have heard people say this to me. I have found that when I live by one of my core values which I have turned into a quote “You can’t pour from an empty coffee pot you need to take care of […]
The many benefits of Appreciation!
Appreciation. Do you appreciate your life? and do you appreciate all that you have in your life? When was the last time you looked around your immediate surroundings and noticed something that pleases you? When did you look at something and think how beautiful, amazing, useful, practical, well-made, artistic or exquisite it is? When we […]
When did you last switch off?
When did you last switch off? The most challenging part of switching off is taking the very first step of simply stopping. So how do we really take that first step and stop? First, you need to recognise the need to stop, ideally before you burn out, if you’re not already. If your car breaks […]
Do what makes your soul shine?
Already the number of people taking wellness trips to revitalise is on the rise from 1 in 10 (2018) to 1 in 5 (2019). Maintaining your individual wellness has never been in greater demand. Not everyone can afford to have a wellness retreat or a weekend away. So here is 90 words of Positive Psychology. […]
When you are happy, you do more!
Happiness inspires productivity. When we are happy, we do more. Employee wellness is a significant concern for organisations today. With increasing high rates of depression, poor work-life balance, and stress disorders among professionals promoting happiness at work is a sheer necessity. One method is positive psychology. Positive psychology is uniquely solution-focused. It is not merely […]
A big bravo to Jacinda Ahern!
BRAVO!! Jacinda Ardern (New Zealand’s Prime Minister) is creating the world’s first “wellbeing’ budget, to help with mental health, domestic violence and child poverty. The budget will factor explicit measures of public welfare alongside economic growth. A monumental step forward in recognising the future of one’s wellness and wellbeing is absolutely essential. So what is […]