My auntie sent me a copy of a book during lockdown. I had seen it in December while Christmas shopping but had no one left on my list to buy this beautiful book for. Not that my auntie knew that. ‘The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse‘ is such a gorgeous book. I adore it. It is such a sweet…
Corona virus has impacted our mindsets; both negatively and positively. For most of us we have had a mixture of the two states as a result of the pandemic. To be able to move forward whether post pandemic, in this new normal, or to succeed at our goals more generally we need to have a positive mindset. When our regular…
Our freedom has recently increased a little after it had been reduced. The opportunities to meet those we love, to enjoy new adventures and to explore our world came to a standstill for a couple of months. Here in the UK at least. However necessary it has been to lockdown, it has highlighted to me how important my freedom is.…
Give yourself some ‘me time’. Enjoy a complimentary gentle guided relaxation. At this time of lockdown the thing we need most is to survive each day and feel safe. Take a moment to find a place to relax. Sit or recline and get comfy. Use headphones for privacy and to block out surrounding noises if you prefer. Set an alarm…
I was a list person a couple of decades ago. I was never without a to do list. I think it was my then job working magazines but these days I have a different daily routine and lists were tending to only feature for the supermarket food shop. A few days ago a friend described how she is feeling rudderless…
We have been told to stay at home during the Corona Virus (Covid- 19) pandemic so what can we do? How can we spend our time? This can be quite odd for many as we are used to being able to do whatever we want. It may feel limiting to have our freedom taken away so how can we stay…
We are in extraordinary and unprecedented times. We are all in this unknown situation together and it is bringing about difficult emotions and circumstances for most. We have been told to socially distance ourselves from one another – unless you are a Key Worker. This covers many occupations and fields of work. For those of you who are a Key…
I feel free; one month on I feel a sense of freedom and relief. I stopped using Facebook on January 1st, even for work. It was a new year’s resolution that I committed to for the month. And I’ll tell you why. The following reasons: To make space for my family who felt I was on Facebook all the time.…
So, Mindfulness, what is it? Well, following Lisa Milnor of Shaping Clarity’s course this is my interpretation. Firstly, we often think that the things we think are true. Not so. We do actually have a choice: Believe these thoughts and except their consequences Challenge these thoughts and alter the consequences. Face our thoughts, let them be and see what happens.…
The Mind Retreat’s ‘Hypnosis for Positivity and Relaxation classes’ will restart on Tuesday lunchtimes. Hooray! Give your mind an hour of relaxation and calm; a time for you to unwind, release negativity, increase energy and build confidence and self belief, just like you deserve. The classes consist of a gentle hypnotic induction, guided relaxation with appropriate positive suggestions to allow…