Have you ever wondered why you care so much about what others think? Perhaps it’s time to stop caring about these things and live the life you want to. It recently dawned on me that I was spending so much time caring about other people’s opinions that I wasn’t really living my life. In fact, I was letting…
Quiet people have their own talents, attributes and traits, which may be different from those of extroverts, but are nonetheless valuable. To have a great relationship with a quiet person, whether as a partner, friend or colleague, it can be helpful to understand how they are different from more outgoing folk. Here are ten things…
We all feel the hot rush of shame from time to time. But when these thoughts keep recurring they lead to anxiety and prevent us from living our best lives. Most of us are familiar with feelings of shame: that flush of discomfort that makes us want to hide away and never face the world again.…
We often feel guilty for our feelings of sadness or depression. It seems that we should be happy because we have everything we need: food, clean water, shelter and security. But feelings don’t work like that. Sadness cannot always be resolved by thinking how lucky we are, any more than a broken leg can.
“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” ― Mahatma Gandhi This is one of the most inspiring quotes I know. But it’s also a huge challenge. How can I be the change I want to see, when the world’s problems seem so overwhelming and I…
We need down time, dark time, when the moon shadows are long. We need a break from the stimulation of the everyday world, the blasting noise and smells and light. We cannot be constantly taking in new information without taking the time to learn, integrate and consolidate new ideas. We cannot be constantly doing and…
Our homes should be our sanctuaries from the world, our Sacred Space, but too often they are just a 3D to do list. There are walls that need painting, taps that are dripping, furniture that is worn out, carpets that are dirty. Our homes can start to bring us down and make us feel we…
When was the last time you thanked your body for all that it does for you? Its time to stop the battle with our bodies and love your body or all that it allows you to do When I was a teenager, I told my Mum that I hated my knees. ‘You mustn’t hate your…
Believe me, if there was a book called ‘How to live your life,’ complete with itemised checklists, I’d follow it to the letter. Where is my self belief? Before I started this blog, I read four books on blogging and got myself in a muddle trying to follow all their advice. I’ve done the…