If you relate to the title above, especially the overthinking part, you are not alone. Overthinking from time to time is a normal part of being human, and there’s a plethora of reasons why. Tiredness, feeling stuck, a lack of control, along with regret and worry, are some of the reasons we fall into […]

Beyond Striving: Creating Space for What Really Matters Striving has become so deeply woven into our lives that we rarely question it. It is subconsciously accepted as the way to live – how we succeed, improve, and ultimately find happiness. Yet there is no inherent need for striving to the extent that most of […]

In the ever-turning wheel of modern life, we’re constantly being called outward — toward responsibility, productivity, and relentless motion. Our days are full, our minds even fuller, and the noise of daily demands often drowns out the quiet voice within. It’s no wonder so many of us feel exhausted, disconnected, or uncertain of how […]

How Mindfulness Helps I completed another six-week mindfulness course recently. The participants were clients of a support organisation for people living with or affected by serious illness. While discussing how the course has helped them, here is what some of the participants said: “Now I can place distance between myself and my thoughts and […]

We’ve all been there—those moments when our inner critic, or as I like to call them, “the gremlins,” stage a full-on Broadway production of self-doubt. It’s especially pronounced when we’re stepping out of our comfort zones: a job interview, an exam, or that nerve-wracking first date. Spoiler alert: it’s normal. But here’s the thing—we […]

Cultivate calm and come home to the present moment. This meditation helps us centre and come home to ourselves. It can be practised at the beginning or end of the day or intermittently throughout your day by taking moments to pause and become present, for example, in transitionary times, before you stepping out of […]

Jon Kabat-Zinn, one of the global leaders in mindfulness, wisely says, “It’s not what’s happening; it’s how we are with what’s happening that determines our experience.” Mindfulness teaches us to notice our reactive thoughts and the emotions they stir in response to events. This awareness creates a small but powerful space that allows us […]

A meditation journey to meet with your higher self and reconnect with your source power and wisdom, remembering who you are and integrating the strength that is your birth right. This is an excellent meditation to help with anxiety, low self confidence, insecurity or self doubt. It can also help bring comfort and ease […]