Tag: life choices

Opportunistic Optimistic October

This October why not follow the action for happiness calendar and be optimistic? Remember you don’t have to be optimistic all the time only when it matters. Check out the daily assignments and challenge yourself to be the best version of yourself . Small steps can lead to big changes. No need to get hung… Continue reading Opportunistic Optimistic October

Mindfully walking with Robert Louis Stevenson (and a donkey)

Just returning from delivering Mindfulness Meditation with the wonderful team at CHI Temple Street. Today’s inspiration was: Robert Louis Stevenson’s, Travels with a Donkey in the Cévennes, 1878 Well worth a read as you walk mindfully focusing on nothing but each footstep. “…And when the present is so exacting , who can annoy himself about… Continue reading Mindfully walking with Robert Louis Stevenson (and a donkey)

5 steps to ease my social anxiety (social phobia)

  Social anxiety disorder or social phobia is much more than shyness.  It is an extreme fear that won’t go away. It can touch on your: • Everyday goings-on • Self-confidence • Relationships • Work or school life Most of us will worry about social situations from time-to-time. However someone with social anxiety feels worried before, during and after events. I have been dealing with people with anxiety… Continue reading 5 steps to ease my social anxiety (social phobia)

The weather’s variable – so are you. But I can’t do a thing – about the weather

Wise words from the band Magazine in their song “About the Weather” however I wonder how many of us get stuck on the weather and how it affects our mood. As the summer solstice fast approaches here in the northern hemisphere, it is fair to say that the weather hasn’t reflected this much so far.… Continue reading The weather’s variable – so are you. But I can’t do a thing – about the weather

Of course I’m scared it’s a six foot mouse!

Of course I’m scared, it’s a six foot mouse! These were the words of someone I knew suffering from Musophobia, the fear of mice. Now the mouse in question was not a real mouse , l think we all would have a reasonable expectation to be scared if it was. Like something that has escaped… Continue reading Of course I’m scared it’s a six foot mouse!

A to Z of phobias (Y is a new one to me! )

I was recently asked if there is a phobia for everything. There’s certainly potential for this to be true and over the next few months I’m going to focus attention on specific phobias. So just to get started, here is an A to Z of phobias some of which you may be more familiar with… Continue reading A to Z of phobias (Y is a new one to me! )

Help is just around the block away

A great article on the benefits for getting outside and moving. That bright idea that has been alluding you might just be a few steps around the block away.Give it a go today you might just surprise yourself. https://amp-theguardian-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/amp.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/mar/04/all-it-takes-is-a-quick-walk-how-a-few-minutes-exercise-can-unleash-creativity-even-if-you-hate-it

Lá Fhéile Bríde / Happy St Brigid’s Day

Lá Fhéile Bríde / Happy St Brigid’s Day everyone In Gaelic tradition, today was the first day of Spring. The Celtic Goddess Bríd -goddess of healing was revered on this day a day that signaled renewal, new growth, and movement towards light. Time to renew ourselves- our thoughts, our feelings, our behaviours. A Spring clean… Continue reading Lá Fhéile Bríde / Happy St Brigid’s Day

Lá Fhéile Bríde / Happy St Brigid’s Day

Lá Fhéile Bríde / Happy St Brigid’s Day everyone In Gaelic tradition, today was the first day of Spring. The Celtic Goddess Bríd -goddess of healing was revered on this day a day that signaled renewal, new growth, and movement towards light. Time to renew ourselves- our thoughts, our feelings, our behaviours. A Spring clean… Continue reading Lá Fhéile Bríde / Happy St Brigid’s Day

England captain Owen Farrell announces break from international rugby | UK News | Sky News

England captain Owen Farrell announces break from international rugby | UK News | Sky News — Read on news-sky-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/news.sky.com/story/amp/england-captain-owen-farrell-announces-break-from-international-rugby-13018975 Important that this message is well received, for him, his family and those feeling the same way. It’s never easy to make a call like this, as you are well aware, however the more we can… Continue reading England captain Owen Farrell announces break from international rugby | UK News | Sky News

The not so new wonderdrug. Can you guess what it is?

http://www.linkedin.com/posts/rob-galloway-65116446_you-only-have-to-look-at-the-current-state-activity-7099637231434313728-1iqU Great post outlining the benefits of something readily available to us all. The cost of which might just surprise you.

3 Mistakes when feeling anxious

www-psychologytoday-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-practice/202109/3-mistakes-we-make-when-we-feel-anxious 3 good points highlighted in this article about anxiety. We can all do them. Remember to walk away, don’t engage until later, you may surprise yourself with your own different perspective. It’s about managing our thoughts, feelings and behaviours so we are prepared more when anxiety comes calling again. You are more supported than… Continue reading 3 Mistakes when feeling anxious

Is the Sun setting in on summer ?

I like September. On an island with the Atlantic to the West and the Irish Sea to the east September brings in many changes. Not only the weather as who can tell the variables of such a potent force? But more than this for us as people. Our lives change back to the normal, back… Continue reading Is the Sun setting in on summer ?

The more you give the more you get

Whether you believe in the concept of altruism or laws of attraction or even if you don’t well there is no harm in trying. So this August why not follow the daily suggestions as outlined above on the calendar and you might just surprise yourself how different you feel. You have nothing to lose and… Continue reading The more you give the more you get

Working hard or getting the right thing done at the right time. What do you choose?

It’s a simple enough question, you would think. However are you feeling anxious just thinking about how to answer? We all assume that working hard is a good thing and many studies suggest that having a good work ethic enhances your motivation, discipline and encourages continuous skill set improvements. That may be true however at… Continue reading Working hard or getting the right thing done at the right time. What do you choose?