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Are they all just excuses? Becoming aware of our patterns
When I was younger I used to struggle to keep up my good intentions when life got busy or challenging. Things like exercising, eating well, finding time to do the things that…
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On assertiveness and quiet confidence
I have been reflecting on quiet confidence and the meaning of assertiveness this week. I met someone who told me they struggled with it and this really surprised me because they came…
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Quinoa, avocado and tomato salad
I love it when summer arrives and we are able to play a bit more with light foods such as salads. One of my personal favourites is an easy recipe that includes…
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Calming down the inner chatter
When the mind is busy, we feel restless. When we don’t feel calm, we don’t see things clearly and we may start to make erratic decisions, snap, feel anxious… and the list goes…
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Feeling stuck
Have you ever felt a bit uncertain about what to do next, perhaps when in the process of making a big decision in life and feeling a bit insecure, maybe even scared?…
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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.…
