As I was tipping my vitamin C pill from the pot into my hand the other morning, I wondered why on earth it has to be so big. It tends to get stuck in my throat which is pretty unpleasant. And, perfect timing, that same morning I read this article from the company Ivee about …
Monthly Archives: June 2020
Welcoming Uncertainty
I recently came across this list welcoming us to our mind which I thought was a great reminder of what we’re dealing with (Carter & Hougaard, 2018) : 1- You do not control your mind 2- You are not rational 3- Your mind creates your reality 4- You are not your thoughts The cheeky part of …
Monday Blues
I was chatting to a friend on Friday as she joined us for our evening dog walk. She talked about how great it was that it was Friday. Although she followed this by saying that she loves her part-time job and so she is surprised that she still gets that Sunday feeling and then the …
Using Mindfulness for Self-Motivation
As I pressed snooze for the umpteenth time over the course of an hour, I wondered what it is about Monday mornings that makes it so hard to find motivation. I’m very lucky to be doing something I love but there is still something about Monday mornings. Maybe a late night watching films doesn’t help …
Why Wellness and How to Cultivate It?
I often hear people who are surprised that buying that cool sports car or moving to a new country didn’t bring them happiness. No, moving to a tropical island does not remove your anxieties and fears. And yet, our culture in the West tells us that if have that beach house or car then all …