When the earth was first seen from space it had an enlightening impact on us as humans. This was termed the ‘overview effect’. This 20 minute film explores this with stunning images from space of our beautiful planet. If you don’t have time for the video look at these stunning photographs put together by [...]
People who have over 3 times more positive emotions than negative ones are far more likely to be happy and successful. As Dr. Barbara Fredrickson says “negativity breeds health-damaging negative emotions – like anger, contempt, and depression – which seep into your entire body. You can feel the simmering bitterness eating away at your [...]
Serves 2 Ingredients 1 bag of baby spinach leaves 1 handful of rocket leaves 1 can of butterbeans (rinsed) 1 avocado 1 handful of crushed seeds & nuts (sesame, sunflower and pumpkin, walnuts, brazil nuts …) 2 tomatoes 1 red pepper Olive oil Lemon Small handful of chopped coriander Salt & black pepper Instructions Simple [...]
One of my fellow coaches and friend from Ireland Barry Walsh introduced me to the Dialogue Process. It is a simple method for cultivating healthy relationships with partners, family members, work colleagues or just friends. Ideally in a regular informal meeting both sides discuss the following questions in order. 1, What is going well [...]
Every day we walk and every time we walk we can choose to walk mindfully. Listen to the 5 min track below from Week 4 of my Mindfulness Made Easy course. It’s an easy way to bring mindfulness into your everyday routine. Please share …
Taken from my 6 Week Mindfulness course, this seated 10 minute class is a great way to unwind at the end of the day or at lunchtime at work. Please share …
Serves 1. The Power drink was first introduced to me by Dr. Kamlesh, reputed Ayurvedic Physician , who, for the past few years, has been teaching in Sivananda Centres and Ashrams the basic principles of Ayurveda (particularly of a balanced diet) for good health. This very nutritious drink is a real tonic . Dr. [...]
Being pulled in different directions seems to be the norm nowadays. Handy in a yoga class but not so handy when you want to get something done. There is an approach to life where you accept that you are not in control and just focus on dealing with whatever life throws up. Alternatively there [...]
Pause into the Gap by Bija Bennet, From Breathing into Life Come back into that deep, smooth whispering sound of your breath. And as you continue breathing notice that there is a pause between each breath. This natural effortless pause is the moment of stillness or gap that comes before the next breath begins. Every [...]
Whether or not you follow the Getting Things Done approach to organising your life, sitting down every week with yourself for a personal review is a great idea. If you can make it the same time and place every week you are more likely to make it a habit. This is what I do [...]
