Imagine Going On The Road Trip Of Your Dreams… Think of those defining moments that you attribute to having change your life for the better. They may include moving away from home, getting married or having children. For many of us, these moments aren’t always well defined and often occur when we least expect them, usually as a result of … Read More
Fear Can Be A Great Teacher
How can fear be a great teacher? Growing up, I was a shy, quite girl with a rich inner world and a vivid imagination. I was afraid to speak up and believed I was not good enough. I was scared to raise my hand at school, not because I wouldn’t know the right answer to a question, but because I … Read More
How Mindfulness Can Help You Stay Motivated to Exercise
Mindful Exercise… A lot has been said about what it means to be present in everything, including in every task you undertake and every fun activity you do. Surprisingly, the simple act of being in the moment can mean a big thing in all tasks… including exercise! Being in the moment means focusing entirely on the present and emptying your … Read More
How I learned To Reconnect In The Era Of Digital Distraction
People, especially couples, are increasingly disconnected from each other…. There are many opinion leaders such as Simon Sinek and Tristan Harris who, recently, have brought this topic to my attention. The world today is confusing distraction with entertainment and the depth of human relationships with the superficiality of social media interactions. And, many studies are pointing to smartphone addiction as … Read More
Mindful Misconceptions: What Mindfulness Is And What It Is Not…
What Mindfulness Is And What It Is Not… Amongst recent fads in fitness (waist trainers, vibration belts, CrossFit), diet (gluten-free, Paleo, juicing), and self-help (positive thinking, adult colouring books, gratitude), mindfulness meditation has rapidly risen to awareness. Despite its increasing popularity, however, very few people can clearly define and explain what mindfulness actually is. Is mindfulness simply another fad? Does … Read More