Lessons from the sun lounger: 3 things my summer of slowing down taught me
I have an itch. It’s aggravated by beads of sweat dripping slowly down my back. A fly starts buzzing near my ear, drifting close and...
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How to do nothing: a simple guide to the lost art of relaxation
As I shake out the blanket and prepare to lay it out, there’s a scurry of activity as the insect population races to get clear. I’ve...
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Redefining balance in a mid-life: lessons from the see saw
My legs dangle on either side of the seat and my hands grip tightly to the handle in front of me. I can smell sun-baked metal and freshly...
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Being Human: how to drop the struggle and do what matters
I have a problem and it sometimes makes me feel ashamed. I should know and do better - at least that’s what my mind tells me. It affects...
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The Great Spring Reset: 3 Mindful Ways to embrace Spring
I lay on the grass in my garden next to the river, soaking up the warm sunshine. Every few minutes Milky (my ever playful doggy...
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Finding your Bounce: What to do when your Resilience goes missing
I once thought it would be a great idea to hike a steep hill on a hot, hot Australian day. I’m not sure quite what got into me that day...
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The Autumn Striptease: 3 playful tips for the season change
There’s one road that I drive on every few months that always distracts me. It’s in a deep valley and the landscape expands outwards in...
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Life through a lens: The Power of Switching off
I tried to look away but there was something so compelling about watching her. Or rather watching the life she was (half) experiencing...
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I don’t believe in magic! How the spiritual and scientific come together in Meditation
When I was young my life was full of magic. Fairies were real. Impossible things could magically happen and so much of the world around...
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How to manage overwhelm: A simple 4 step reset for when it all gets too much
If only I’d remembered my PE kit it would never have happened. My mum had sent my middle brother (I’m one of 5 siblings!) to collect it...
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The Procrastivity Trap: When "busy" gets in the way of rest
Sunday afternoon and I stand back from my handiwork. The sun is streaming in through the skylight in my kitchen and the birds are...
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How to create the story of your life: The power of your thoughts
When I was In primary school I loved to write stories. I used to fill pages and pages and pages. I really remember writing a story about...
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Engine Braking: Why it’s ok to need to slow down
I couldn’t move. There was no pain, just an emptiness. I closed my eyes and sensed into my body. Everything felt disconnected. It was...
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The Mindful Way to end lockdown
When my dad was growing up he was desperate to join the police. He was bought up in North Yorkshire at a time when the school system...
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Background pleasure: Finding the orgasmic in the every-day
The neckline of my jumper is high so the soft velvety fabric caresses my chin and throat. Whenever I turn my head or look down, it...
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The one thing you can do right now: How micro-moments change everything.
I looked out of my window and I could see the sky bursting with colour. The clouds looked almost luminous as the light backlit them,...
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Dogs,Bodies and Breathing: How to access a mindful life
My dog is ridiculously clever and also unbelievably foolish! I'll give you some examples. She can break out of my house in a heartbeat: ...
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"We can do hard things"
Cooking is not my greatest strength. I try hard and I mean well but often it doesn’t go to plan. One day, I decided to surprise my...
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Coping with Dark Clouds: 3 steps to cope with pandemic anxiety
You can ride the storms The rain pours down my window as I type this and the autumn leaves that have fallen are drenched. They create...
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How to manage pandemic restlessness
Your 3 step plan to find calm. There’s a certain kind of restlessness that I’ve been noticing – for me and for others. It’s like an itch...
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