Note to reader: the purpose of the articles featured in this magazine is to make emerging ideas readable. For an in-depth understanding of any topic discussed, please refer to the original authors or research of these concepts. Have you ever … Continue reading What is The Window of Tolerance (and How Can We Widen It)?
The shadow is the part of us that is made up of all that we hide from others: our shame, our fears and our wounds, but also our divine spirit, our blinding beauty and our hidden talents. Charlie Morley It’s … Continue reading Shadow Work and Healing the Inner Child
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
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?
There are lots of different ways to keep a journal, and some find it useful whether new to mindfulness or a seasoned meditator. In the early days of your learning, it can be particularly useful to keep a record of your experiences, … Continue reading How to Keep a Meditation Journal
Mindfulness is believed to date back 2500 years, to the time of the original Buddha, who was born Siddhartha Gautama. While the concept of mindfulness has been around for centuries, it’s just as relevant today, especially for enhancing our well-being, … Continue reading What is Mindfulness and Is It Right For Me?
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
Over the decades, there have been many ideas about what it means to “live well”; ultimately “good living” looks different for everyone. But when thinking about wellness, a holistic view provides a platform to start from, especially when thinking about … Continue reading The Circle of Wellness: How to Use the Wheel of Life for Meaningful Living
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
This article explores what journalling is, how it might help and where you might start. Journalling isn’t always right or helpful for everyone, especially if your mood is low or it creates more anxiety; do what’s right for you. If … Continue reading Keeping a Journal and How it Can Help [Template Included]
For a while now, there’s been an acronym to describe the fear of missing out: FOMO. This is most commonly used to describe the feelings we may get, if we believe we’ll miss an opportunity or won’t get to experience … Continue reading JOMO – 3 Ways to Experience the Joy of Missing Out
According to various commentaries, including from the World Health Organisation, insomnia is a global problem*. Many people have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, and when they do wake up, feel like they’ve not been to bed at all. We … Continue reading Why Do We Wake Up So Tired? A Tip for Better Sleep That Might Surprise You
In a world where information is available at our finger tips, there will still be times when an internet search engine can’t give us the answers we need. If you’ve found yourself in a situation that develops into, or exacerbates, anxiety you’ll … Continue reading How to Create a ‘Not-Knowing’ Plan
In our busy and changing world it often feels like there’s not enough time, especially when it comes to taking care of ourselves. Whether you’re taking care of someone you’re worried about, or just rushing from one task to another, the … Continue reading Self-Care for Busy People
We talk a lot about self-care these days and it can help in terms of helping us manage things like our resilience to some extent. In Answers In The Dark, I include a section called the Self-Care Check In, which looks at … Continue reading Self-Care for Bad Days [Worksheet Included]
Whether you’re someone who has high hopes and big ambitions or just wants to settle on a particular direction in life right now, you may have been wondering how to get started. A Vision (Action) Board is a great way … Continue reading How to Create a Vision (Action) Board
Most of us are familiar with the green box that contains items we may need in the event of an emergency. Some of us may even keep a few necessary items in our bag, just in case. (Safety pins are … Continue reading How to Create an Emotional First Aid Kit
Someone discloses they’re having a rough time or they’ve had some bad news. How do some people normally respond? Maybe we’ve all done that at some point. But is that really the best way to help? Sometimes we shy away from difficult … Continue reading 3 Ways to Respond with Empathy When Someone’s Not Ok
Sometimes we might get a sense that someone is not ok. It’s in these moments we might want to check how they are, but not know where to start, or worry they may disclose something we can’t deal with. There … Continue reading 3 Tips for Starting a Conversation about Mental Health
⚠️ Content warning: This article is a discussion around death, dying, loss and bereavement. When we talk about loneliness, we might think about the number of friends we have, or how much time we spend alone. Many people can relate to … Continue reading The Loneliness of Grief: 3 Things to Help Us Reconnect
Contains show spoilers, and makes reference to bullying, racism and homophobia. If you’ve been following the journey of the lovable coach Ted Lasso and his assistant Coach Beard, you may well have noticed a tinge of sadness that the show … Continue reading 3 Reasons You Might Be Grieving the End of Ted Lasso
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