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When you slow down…
I wrote this on my birthday and thought I’d share it now because I feel it’s relevant today and always… “Today is my birthday and I have taken a day off just…
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How we create our reality
I wrote about attitude before but I thought I’d revisit it today because I came across a very nice quote saying: ‘A simple shift in attitude can help us recognise the hidden…
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Choosing to be happy is in our gift
I have been listening to a podcast about stoicism and despite having studied philosophy in high school, I hadn’t quite realised how similar their teachings are to those found in some yoga…
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Breathe, my friend, breathe…
Breathing is the number one (free) tool we all have and can use to improve our overall health and well-being. From a physiological perspective, breathing provides the body with essential oxygen and…
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Bending backwards, literally.
Backbends in yoga are a great way to stimulate the nervous system and energise the whole body, but many people struggle with deeper backbends such as urdhva dhanurasana (wheel pose) and urdhva…
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The importance of active rest
I have been reading a lot about sleep, rest and productivity lately and I’m becoming more and more convinced that we should work less and rest more. If you think about it,…
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How not to take things personally
How many times do we take things personally and get upset about what – in the large scheme of things – we could call insignificant? If you asked me, I’d say too…
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Why New Year’s resolutions fail
Did you set your resolutions for 2021 but they have already failed? If so, don’t despair. Whether or not they did, I am going to let you in on a little secret…
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Why I write a blog
I enjoy writing (I always have) and I often find it a powerful tool to be able to process my own thoughts, insecurities and worries. As a young girl, I used to…
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The good, the bad and the ugly of 2020
As this year draws to a close, I have been reflecting on the good, the bad and the ugly of 2020 from my personal perspective. I think it is fair to say…
