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 are they important for our health?
In a world that’s getting busier and more polarised, we can find ourselves in increasingly cluttered and chaotic spaces. Finding time to create or seek out places to retreat can be useful for the mind, body and soul. As we … Continue reading The Importance of Sanctuary and Tips to Get You Started
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
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 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
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 … Continue reading Spiritual Bypassing: When ‘spirituality’ isn’t what we think it is
⚠️ 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
Grounding is a way of bringing awareness back to the present moment, especially when a person is experiencing overwhelm or where it’s helpful to keep focus in the here and now. When are these used? Grounding activities can be particularly … Continue reading What is Grounding and How Can It Help?
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