This article includes an activity for managing overwhelm, which may not be right for everyone. Being able to regulate our emotions in difficult moments can be key to managing overwhelm, and form part of an “Emotional First Aid Kit”. One … Continue reading The 5-4-3-2-1 Activity
Values are the things that matter most to us. You may have a clear idea of what your values are already. Many people, for example, believe that honesty is an important quality. Values, Goals and Principles You may find that … Continue reading What are Values (and Why Do They Matter)?
In a world that feels like it’s moving faster than ever, it makes sense if you’re feeling overwhelmed right now. Life events, like bereavement, or money worries can take their toll and before too long we might find we’ve lost some … Continue reading Lost Your Sparkle? Here’s 5 Tips to Boost Your Mojo
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)?
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
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
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), also known as ‘tapping’, uses certain meridian points as a way to help relax the body, calm the mind and nourish the soul. In The Tapping Solution, Nick Ortner explains meridians as: “…the basis of the … Continue reading What is Emotional Freedom Technique? (EFT/Tapping)
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 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?
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