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
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 … Continue reading What is Yoga Nidrā?
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 Practice of Forest Bathing
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
Intuition is our ability to know something instinctively without having to discover it or rationalise it intellectually – a deep sense of ‘knowing’ without analytical process. You can’t explain to anyone why – you don’t have statistics or research to back … Continue reading Should I Trust My Intuition? Why it matters and what might help
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?
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
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