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Body image – how we think and feel about our bodies
The theme of Mental Health Awareness Week this year was ‘Body image – how we think and feel about our bodies’. An interesting one indeed and probably one that women struggle with…
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Words of others
I have been reflecting on things other people say to us and how much time and energy sometimes we end up spending on them. In a recent podcast, Andy Puddicombe addressed the…
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The meaning of Easter
Did you know that Easter was originally a pagan celebration of renewal and rebirth? It was originally celebrated in early spring and it honoured the pagan Saxon goddess Eastre who symbolised the…
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Sense of purpose
Have you ever thought about what is the change you want to see in the world? I think this is the first step to defining your sense of purpose. It doesn’t need…
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The benefits of a regular yoga practice
We have all heard about the fact that yoga helps ease both physical and mental problems, haven’t we? There is plenty of research that says that a regular yoga practice correlates with…
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Our approach to life
The words below are from a podcast by Andy Puddicombe. I decided to share them as – although he was talking about how to approach meditation – I think this is true…
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Underwater
Lately I have been swimming quite a bit and found it deeply nourishing. I have always loved swimming but for one reason or another I had not had the opportunity. I have…
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Easy oatcakes recipe
Oatcakes are one of my favourite snacks. I find them very versatile and although you can find decent ones in most supermarkets, I do love to make them following my friend’s recipe.…
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About a smile (or two)
Whether you are someone who smiles a lot or not, there is always room for improvement. Research shows that when someone smiles, a number of feel-good neurotransmitters are released in the body…
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About mindfulness
What is mindfulness I hear you ask? I’d describe it as a form of meditation during which we become aware of what is going on inside and outside ourselves, moment by moment.…
