To make an end is to make a beginning
For last year’s words belong to last year’s language. And next year’s words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning. T S Eliot
How Mindfulness Transforms us
Are you living in a way that’s true to you? Jo Pang talks about the benefits of mindfulness, of everyday problems and how difficult it is to be happy – “Considering that everything dies, leaves or disappears”. See attached link … Continued
Values – What matters most to you?
Values are what we find meaningful in life. They are what you care about and consider to be important. Values are different for everybody and they can change over time. Get to know your values in the worksheet below. Values … Continued
Self Soothing Techniques – Ways to Prevent Overwhelm
Self soothing techniques help you calm and relax when you are feeling overwhelmed physically and emotionally. I think one of the most important aspects of self-soothing I’ve discovered is that not every technique works for everyone and it’s unlikely that … Continued
Thinking Styles that add to Worry, Anxiety, Stress and Depression
The following styles in thinking can be subtle yet very powerful in causing us to experience needless emotional distress. Interestingly, the more distressed we become, the more our thinking can become narrowed and focused, making it difficult to think in … Continued
Acceptance
“What would it be like if I could accept life – accept this moment – exactly as it is?” – Tara Brach
Facing Fear and Anxiety
Fear is one of the most powerful emotions. It has a very strong effect on your mind and body. Anxiety and fear are normal and understandable responses to stressful situations which we experience as threatening. Such feelings often result from … Continued
Being Human
As we move from one season into another, I thought about sharing a favorite poem, good for ‘challenging days’ or any day – The Guest House, written by the 13th century Persian poet, Rumi, it is one of the most … Continued
Social Anxiety / Shyness
Don’t feel strange about social anxiety, because it is perfectly normal. What is strange is when we don’t feel any at all. Social anxiety disorder (social phobia) is an extremely common problem. Millions of people all over the world suffer … Continued
Heartfelt Advice for Hard Times
“We think that the point is to pass the test or overcome the problem, but the truth is that things don’t really get solved. They come together and they fall apart. Then they come together again and fall apart again. … Continued