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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...

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...

The Phone Hijack: Break the Habit and Boost Your Life

I had a problem and it felt very uncomfortable. I should have been better - at least that’s what my mind told me. You wouldn’t have...

The Secret to Ditching Stress Overwhelm: The Power of the Pause

When I was growing up, my Nana was adamant that any more water in the bath than the height of your hand was too much. That was probably...

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...

3 Steps to Escape Burnout: How to take action before it’s too late

I was vaguely aware of the cold, hard tiles of the bathroom floor against my cheek. My sweat encrusted hair falling down over my face. ...

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...

How to be ready for Life after Lockdown: Choose your own lane

As cars impatiently queued up behind me on country lanes, I was always struck by how fast and reckless the driving was in this country. ...

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...

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...