05:47 on 11 February 2009Simple Acts of Calm: Sitting Still

It sounds simple enough doesn't it? Sitting still - just sitting, and not moving. Not scurrying, pacing, rushing, texting, talking - just sitting still. And just for 5 minutes. And yet, in practice, sitting still and not speaking for five minutes can be super challenging. The trouble is, we're not used to it and our minds resent it. We might feel frustrated, antsy, or downright contained and... <...

05:10 on 09 February 2009Mastering Emotions: 3 Ways to Tackle Toxic Thoughts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Toxic emotions mean toxic emissions; both inside and outside of yourself negative emotions cause pollutio...

11:35 on 05 February 2009Simple Acts of Calm: Loosen Your Grip

I first noticed the tension my body was holding some time ago while brushing my teeth. I'd been doing some work on awareness and conscious relaxation and as I stood at the sink performing a daily task that requires minimal energy I dis...

10:19 on 02 February 2009Simple Acts of Calm: Take Time Out to Relax Your Mind

Today's Simple Act of Calm is about invoking spells of relaxation as an antidote to mental stress and tension.

You've no doubt heard countless times about the negative effects of stress on your health and mental well-being. It also aff...

22:46 on 25 January 2009Shifting Focus: Making Choices in Where You Spend Your Energy

Have you ever asked yourself why it is that some people seem able to go with the flow and get things done no matter what the weather brings, while others get stressed and stuck? To put it another way: Why are some of us proactive and others reactiv...

05:54 on 21 January 2009Simple Acts of Calm: The Silent Witness

This Simple Act of Calm employs the art of watching without doing. Your challenge is to spend the day watching the world around you without reacting to, or commenting on, what you see and hear. The idea is to watch without judgement, to keep yo...

05:49 on 16 January 2009Ayurvedic Diet: Fresh & Easy Energy Drink

Ayurvedic medicine considers dates to be an excellent source of energy, particularly if the body is run down or recovering from illness, they are also excellent for children. Some Ayurvedic practitioners recommend eating a few dates every day t...

01:42 on 29 December 2008Grounding Techniques on YouTube

Following my recent article on Grounding Techniques, I've added a video guide to grounding on YouTube. It takes you step-by-step through a simple routine to help you reduce stress and put yourself safely and calmly in the present moment.

 
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