One of the problems many creative people have is the fear that they have nothing interesting to say. Many of us fear that we have no unique insights to share with the world, or that the ideas we come up with have been done before. The truth is we all have a unique perspective on…
Most people know a version of the Golden Rule which appears in some form in nearly all religions. The idea is that we should love our neighbours as ourselves and do to others as we would wish them to do to us. I’ve always thought that this is a lesson in being kind to others…
Stress and anxiety can hit us at the most inconvenient times. But even if you only have six seconds to spare you can implement one of these five techniques and feel calmer. 1. Chew gum. When we are afraid our bodies move into fight or flight mode and we are flooded with adrenaline, which can…
One thing that makes it difficult to come up with new, creative and innovative ideas is that our brains tend to be lazy, often jumping to the first solution that comes to mind. There are simple techniques that can help us to move beyond the knee jerk reactions of our mind to find deeper, more…
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…
Most of us have heard of the benefits of writing a Gratitude Journal. If you haven’t, I strongly suggest starting one. You simply write down three things, every day, that you are grateful for. I’ve found it to be the single most important step I have taken to improve my state of mind and to…
The Monkey Mind There’s a voice in your head — call it the ego, the mind, the editor, resistance, the left brain, monkey mind — whatever you like. It’s constantly chattering away telling you all the things that are wrong with your life and all the things that could go wrong in the future. But…
Journaling can be a powerful tool to resolve conflicts amicably. Spending some time journaling before confronting someone over an issue that is bothering you can help you be more objective and clear about the relationship and help you to manage your expectations of others in a way that creates less drama and hurt and is…
At this time of year, many of us experience lethargy, low spirits and even seasonal depression. But there is no need to suffer the winter blues. These tips can help put the light back into life and the spring back into your step. 1. Get outside for an hour every day When it’s cold, you don’t necessarily want…