Are you a highly sensitive person?
Many people consider themselves to be sensitive to some degree but being HIGHLY sensitive is something that is true of only 15 – 20% of the population. Highly sensitive people – or HSP’s – can find life more challenging. They
Holding Space
You may have heard this phrase before but perhaps not quite understood what it really means. It maybe sounds a bit vague or something a therapist might say. In fact, we can all 'hold space' for someone and probably
My Top Five Health and Wellbeing Books
Having seen many clients over the years, I have found that it's rare for anyone to maintain long term improvement without addressing their health in a holistic manner. Of course, much can be gained from looking at the physical -
How the pandemic affects grief and bereavement
The world is in crisis. However, the bereaved have already experienced their own individual crisis. Their lives have already been turned upside down. For them, some of what others are now experiencing is very familiar - they know only too
What feeds your soul?
In the depths of Winter, what can we do to lift our spirits and 'feed our soul' ? And what does the expression 'feed your soul' even mean? Well, it can probably mean anything you want it to mean but
Health and wellbeing during bereavement
When someone you love dies, your whole world can be turned upside down and you may even question everything you formerly believed in. What seemed important before your loss may no longer feel like a priority. This may include looking
Tips for dealing with stress during winter
Dealing With Stress The Hygge Way You’ve probably come across Hygge in recent years, thanks to the numerous magazine articles and books written on the subject. Maybe it isn’t too surprising that this Danish phenomenon has captured our imagination, as it
Why goal setting works better than new year resolutions
Although this post Christmas period is sometimes considered a gloomy time of year, I like to view it as a time for reflection and for planning all I want to do in the coming year. Even before I became a
9 food cravings and what they say about your emotions
The following article by Dr Deena Minich on the Mind Body Green website presents an interesting view… Rather than expressing our emotions, we sometimes stuff them down with food which our bodies translate as comfort and fulfillment. Scientific research shows that when