Get in the Picture: Why Being Photographed is an Act of Self-Love
"Oh, no, not me!" "I hate having my picture taken." "You all go ahead, I'll just take it."
How many of us have said these words? I have heard so many people—dear friends, family, and patients—voice this same feeling. That moment a camera appears, and we are suddenly filled with a desire to duck, hide, or become invisible.
Feeling Stuck? How Journaling and Holistic Shifts Can Be Your Compass
Feeling a bit lost, like you’re wandering without a map? Perhaps you're moving through your days on autopilot, or facing a challenge that leaves you feeling overwhelmed and unsure of the next step. It happens to the best of us, and it's a perfectly natural part of the human experience. But here's the empowering truth: you have the power to find your way again.st
Beyond the Highlight Reel: Navigating Real Life When "Things Just Suck"
In a world filled with endless social media influencers and a constant cultural pressure to "just be positive," it can feel incredibly isolating when, to be frank, sometimes things just suck.
We scroll through curated feeds of perfect lives, all while navigating our own messy, complicated, and very real challenges. This gap between the "highlight reel" and our reality can make us feel like we're failing.
The Book That Rewired My Reality
Have you ever read a book that felt less like a story and more like a key, unlocking a door in your mind you never knew was there? A book that, once finished, left the world looking entirely different? For me, that book was the Messiah's Handbook: Reminders for the Advanced Soul, a gift to the world from the author Richard Bach.
How to Set Goals That Actually Stick (and Why the Science Agrees)
We're not talking about those New Year's goals that fade away by February. We're talking about setting long-term, meaningful goals that truly guide you to where you want to be in life. The key is to think big, think long-term, and then break those grand visions back down into achievable, realistic steps. After all, a goal without a plan is just a dream.
Creating Your World: Taking Responsibility for Your Mind
I came across a quote recently from Dr Gabor Maté that truly resonated with me, both personally and professionally. He wrote:
“We may not be responsible for the world that created our minds, but we can take responsibility for the mind with which we create our world.”
Mastering Your Mindset: A Guide to the 5 Cs of Negative Thinking
Negative thoughts can feel like a relentless storm, clouding our judgment and draining our energy. They're unwelcome guests that often overstay their welcome. Author Price Pritchett provides a powerful framework for identifying and managing these intrusive thoughts, labelling them the 5 Cs of Negative Thinking.