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The freedom of fewer choices
I recently came across a quote by Hazel Rose Markus in How the Mind Changed by Joseph Jebelli that stopped me in my tracks. It spoke to something I’ve felt for years…
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Emotional intelligence at work: Owning our reactions
Let’s be honest: I don’t always get this right. There are moments I have snapped, zoned out, or spiralled into defensive mode – usually when stress is high and patience is low.…
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The importance of being playful
In a world that often demands seriousness and structured routines, there lies a hidden gem – the importance of being playful. As I continue my journey of self-discovery and wellness, I’ve come…
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New beginnings or rather… just beginnings
It’s been just over a year since my son was born and this week, he has started his settling-in period at nursery. How time flies! It seems like yesterday when he was…
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Great conversations
Having a great conversation with someone makes us feel inspired, energetic and positive about life. Let’s face it, it doesn’t always happen and sometimes it doesn’t happen often enough, but when it…
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Why I changed my mind
You know how they say ‘some people never change’? I suppose it might depend on what we are referring to in context, however I fundamentally believe that everyone has the ability to…
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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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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…
