There are some emerging techniques that are proving popular in helping people manage difficult moments. These may be particularly useful if you understand or can relate to the impact of trauma. One is the “Four Elements Exercise”, a technique suggested … Continue reading The Four Elements Exercise
You will often see the use of affirmations promoted as a popular way of helping people overcome difficulty or to succeed in a particular area of their life. They became particularly popular around the 90s, encouraged by a famous author … Continue reading What are Affirmations, Mantras and Compassion Statements? (Examples included)
This is a concept discussed by Françoise Mathieu in her workbook on Compassion Fatigue. It can be a useful way to help people measure how they’re feeling and whether or not it’s time to reset and recharge. If you’re beginning the … Continue reading The Traffic Light Check-In: A tip for measuring your well-being
It has now been well established that time in nature can be good for the mind, body and soul. Research shows that people who are more connected with nature are usually happier in life. It also suggests that rather than … Continue reading Shinrin Yoku: The Japanese Tradition of Forest Bathing
⚠️ This article touches briefly on controlling behaviours and potentially unhealthy memories of childhood. Please take care of yourself if you choose to read this article. This list of links may also be useful. Have you ever heard phrases like … Continue reading Rules for Living: The narratives and beliefs that can hold us back
You have probably heard of the Intelligence Quotient, or IQ, and more recently, on the back of work from psychologists like Daniel Goleman, an expansion of this in to discussions around Emotional Intelligence (EQ). What you may not know, is … Continue reading What is Spiritual Intelligence?
Sometimes it helps to know where we’re going, especially if we don’t want to stay where we are. In the ever-changing landscape of the 21st Century though, we might not be sure about our direction of travel or where to … Continue reading Big Picture Goals, Awakened Awareness and The Power of Intention
Music is like time travel; it can transport us to another time and place in our minds. It can also help improve our mood and put a bit of sparkle in our step. In fact, research from Harvard University suggests … Continue reading 20 Feel-Good Songs to Help You Sparkle
There may have been a time when you were younger when you loved nothing more than to get out a colouring book and crayons, and lose hours simply shading in a picture. The notion of doing something similar as an … Continue reading What is Mindful Colouring?
Have you ever curled up in the evening, with a warm blanket, some scented candles and maybe a hot chocolate topped with marshmallows? If so, you may have already been enjoying the Danish concept of Hygge. Roughly pronounced ‘hugar’ (like … Continue reading What is Hygge? Learn About the Danish Path to Happiness
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