Do you know that the body can influence the mind in a positive way? This is known as “somatopsychic” wellbeing. Using the body mind...

I'm sure many of us are feeling a sense of overwhelm, sadness maybe even fear, frustration or anger at the restrictions we are facing or...

Have you noticed that you tend to spot what’s wrong before you notice what’s right? We can receive compliments for a meal we have cooked...

As we are all facing increased challenges at the moment, many of us are feeling increasingly anxious, fearful and for some this can turn...

Nature is a great healer, reducing stress, lifting our mood and helping us to greater health and happiness. Just by looking at images of...

No one is an island, connection is fundamental to our wellbeing. Without vital connection we can become increasingly lonely which can...

Can we learn to be more optimistic? Henry Ford once said, “If you think that you can do something or think that you can’t you’re probably...

Step 4 This week I am going to focus on a sense of purpose or "Ikigai" During the last 6 months many of us found that the "focus" of our...

Loving kindness meditation may be the answer. Research has shown that regular practice of a Loving Kindness Meditation can lower stress...

Here we are at week 3 of my ideas on steps to happiness. I would love to hear what you think of the steps so far. This week I am going...

Regular mindfulness or meditation can have a positive impact on our mental health. More and more scientific evidence is beginning to...

The challenges of 2020 have had an impact on many people's happiness. Last week I detailed the importance of play: this week I will...

Spending time at the end of each day to focus on what we're grateful for can have a positive impact on our wellbeing. For me I take time...

There is no denying that for so many people their happiness has really suffered this year. With loss of freedom, fears for the safety of...

Happiness is individual to us all. Getting the balance right between a life spent in pursuit of pleasure and having a sense of purpose is...

If you are experiencing feelings of anxiety or panic at the moment here is my 4 step plan to help you to manage the feelings : 1. Pause...

As many of us are starting to venture out more into public places it is understandable that our anxiety levels may be rising at the...

During these challenging times many people have experienced low mood, anxiety and depression. I've found my daily walks on local beaches...

During uncertain times it's natural for the brain to try to make sense of what's happening and can lead us to many "What if ...?"...

Research studies have found that regular sessions of mindfulness can decrease levels of anxiety, stress, depression, exhaustion and...