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What are Affirmations, Mantras and Compassion Statements? (Examples included)
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 called Louise Hay. But what are they, how do they help and are there other… Read more
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The Traffic Light Check-In: A tip for measuring your well-being
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 process of recognising your ‘early warning signs’ of when you’re not ok this can also… Read more
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What is Yoga Nidrā?
Yoga Nidrā is made up of two words: Yoga in Sanskrit means union and Nidra means sleep. Yoga Nidrā has also been known as: Yogic Sleep, Psychic Sleep, Sleep of the Buddhas, Dynamic Sleep/Rest. In academic circles, alongside practices like Hypnosis, it is also sometimes referred to as Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR). In the context… Read more
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Shinrin Yoku: The Japanese Practice of Forest Bathing
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 focusing on going to remote or rural locations, people can tune in and connect with… Read more
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Spiritual Bypassing: When ‘spirituality’ isn’t what we think it is
Note to reader: this article makes reference to trauma and difficult experiences. Always contact your healthcare team if you’re worried about your well-being. When we invest energy in living spiritually, and we do this with self-awareness and compassionate self-reflection, this can be a meaningful pathway to spiritual intelligence (SQ). Doing our own shadow work is key… Read more
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Rules for Living: The narratives and beliefs that can hold us back
⚠️ 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 “respect your elders”, “finish your plate”, “big boys don’t cry”, or felt the emphasis placed… Read more
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