Am I burnt out? What does burnout feel like? We are living in a fast paced world with pressure to work long hours and lots of social media and technological distractions. We can often compare our lives to the lives … Read More
Wellness
Ways to cope when people let you down
When people let you down it can be painful. When friends disappoint you or there is a family disappointment it can leave us feeling as if there is a lack of empathy and care towards ourselves. We will learn in … Read More
The pursuit of perfectionism is hampering your happiness (and what you can do about it)
Do you give yourself a hard time? Most people do! We judge ourselves mercilessly about any number of things: our weight, our looks, our career, our work, our body, our relationships, our sex lives, our lack of fitness, our parenting, … Read More
Accepting what is and accepting life
In this article we will learn to accept what is, the power of acceptance and peaceful living. “The only thing that is constant is change.” Heraclitus We often worry about things that never really happen. We bring baggage from our … Read More
Sleep and the mind – What happens to your brain when you sleep?
Not so long ago, it was believed that when we fall asleep our brains and bodies shutdown to allow us to recover from the previous day. Today, science understands much more about sleep, sleep patterns and what happens to your … Read More
Understanding your self-image and identity
“Because one believes in oneself, one doesn’t try to convince others. Because one is content with oneself, one doesn’t need others’ approval. Because one accepts oneself, the world accepts him or her.” – Lao Tzu. Our self-image can be very … Read More