Resilience
Calm Your Farm
Do you wish you could create better calm, clarity and confidence to better manage the many challenges of life, and learn to Calm Your Farm? What if I told you I had the perfect solution to do just that. Managing the juggle and challenges of life these days appears to be creating stress, anxiety, overwhelm…
Continue ReadingWaking Up To Yourself
I’ve been clearing out my bookshelves over the recent break, getting rid of books I no longer have any interest in. The piles have moved from the floor into cardboard boxes. Next stop is my local church store. Letting go of books is one thing – letting go of ‘stories’ is another. By ‘stories’ I mean all the…
Continue ReadingWhat does happy mean to you?
We all work and live for the notion of happiness. But what does happy really mean, and how do you really get there? Do you wake up some days asking yourself: Why (the f*) am I working so hard? When is it my turn? Why am I so tired all the time? Why can’t I give myself…
Continue ReadingThe Art & Science of REST
Following on from the overwhelming responses from my last blog on the ABC of Self Care, I thought it apt to prepare ourselves for the holidays with the Art & Science of REST. We’ve heard a lot about the importance of getting enough good quality sleep, but what about rest? With the Festive Season at…
Continue ReadingThe ABC of Self Care
Over the past 2 weeks, I’ve learned the ABC of Self Care and undertaken a major life overhaul. The catalyst for this change came when I was interviewing a remarkable young man for a podcast interview and whilst he was describing the 12 steps program of AA, I came to recognise that I had my…
Continue ReadingHow To Manage Stress With Ten Mindful Tips
During times of great uncertainty and transition, stress can get the better of us. It’s during these times that we need to be most kind toward ourselves, so that we may in turn share that same tenderness and generosity with others. Below, I share ten tips to help you manage stress with mindfulness. Regardless of what causes your stress,…
Continue ReadingHow to get unstuck from anxiety and stress with 5 minute ‘resets’
During this crazy time of unprecedented changes and significant uncertainty, it’s key to have some stress-reducing strategies available that work quickly and effectively to help you hit the ‘reset’ button, whether you’re back in the workplace or working from home. Here’s why: struggling with chronic worry or stress gets in the way of being able to effectively…
Continue ReadingPositive mental health support for the workplace
As humans, we aspire to be independent and in relative control of our lives to lead a happy life. Suddenly, we find ourselves in today’s pandemic world, and our regular lifestyle is significantly interrupted, we can feel ‘out of control.’ Additionally, whether we realised it before or not, our global interdependence and connectedness is amplified…
Continue ReadingWhat’s the opportunity in this adversity?
Surely there has to be a different way, a better way to make sense and use of what’s going on in the world today. Whilst challenging in numerous ways, the quarantine is forcing us to turn inwards. This is an opportunity to spend time attuning to the inner voice within, and maybe even begin healing yourself.…
Continue ReadingThe Body Never Lies
I was asked in a workshop recently ‘what advice would you give your younger self?’ My response was: ‘listen to your instincts, and listen to your body!’ I’m thankful to now know that our body is wise beyond our rational comprehension. I’ve learned if something doesn’t feel right, it’s because it’s not right!!! Do…
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