The final tip for Christmas is the most important: Give yourself permission to eat what you want when you want.
Yearly Archives: 2020
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One of the best ways to reduce stress and promote peace is the ability to work with understanding your perspective. This can be perspective in terms of differing points of view between you and others but also your own perspective on things in how they relate to the bigger picture. […]
Don’t underestimate the positive benefit of a little escapism into “games”. You have your classic board games (Rapidough a perennial fave chez moi, Monopoly not so much) which are a lot of fun. But you might want to consider the virtual gaming world – a good way to feel some […]
When I lived overseas, I didn’t have a smart phone or internet at home. Heck, I didn’t even have water or power most of the time. The exception was when I lived in Zamboa, where my home on the farm was also my workplace. My mobile phone could only get […]
This month I have been thinking about the power of crafting…. Remember all those livelihoods projects involving sewing machines? Is that crafting for poor people? Do only the well off “craft”? But you know, crafting is cool guys. Crafting is what you make it and how you make it. What […]
Today’s blog is short and sweet. It’s about tapping into joy to bring peace, happiness and satisfaction. If I asked you to detail the main things you do in a day (shower, go to work, meet with Bob from accounting, shop for dinner, play playstation, drink wine, jog etc) how […]
Managing expectations during the holidays is often needed; we see so many other people showing off what appear to be perfect set ups on social media, and tales of harmonious family time with no arguments and the must have present of the year secured. Getting a bunch of people together […]
I ran a 28 day eco attachment challenge of 28 simple activities (you can find on my IG and start your own challenge!). The concept is fascinating – that there is a difference in being mindful of the importance of the natural environment and cultivating empathy and connection to it. […]
Why do we find it so hard to get motivated, even when we know that what we want to do will benefit us ? How many of us have started New Year’s resolutions with the best intentions but then have struggled to maintain focus and momentum? There is a little […]
Have you ever admired people who just do their thing no matter what? I am always amazed when I see people out jogging, when it’s cold, wet and dark. They always look pretty happy and don’t seem bothered by the fact that they could be inside, in the warm. I […]
