Time alone is necessary for our mental well being. When we spend time by ourselves we are able to rest from the stresses and strains of everyday life. We give ourselves the mental space to process...
Loneliness
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SAD in Lockdown 2
Many of us are thrown out of kilter for a day or two when the clocks fall back. However, for some of us the loss of daylight hours can throw us off balance for a substantial amount of time. This can...
The Colours of Life
During Autumn, in between the rainy spells, it's good to get outside and appreciate the changing foliage around us. Autumnal colours are warm and earthy. The burgundy of a conker. The bright orange...
Moving Home
Moving home is generally acknowledged to be a majorly stressful life event. Whether you’re moving into a rented house or buying your own home, moving house is always more involved than we...
Loss, Bereavement and Mourning
Loss occurs when we lose something that is precious to us. It usually refers to a person, for example – the death of a loved one, but it can also denote many other circumstances such as:...
Resilience
Resilience: a metaphor from my experiences. Whilst on holiday in Greece I was struck by the importance of the Olive Tree. Primarily by its beauty. The ancient dark gnarly trunk in contrast with the...
Embracing our Shadow Side
trompe l'oeil On a trip to Italy I saw many works of art and was struck by the amount of trompe l'oeil (a ‘trick of the eye’ style where objects are painted to look real) in the interior design of...
Declutter
This is the time of year to have a good old spring clean or a declutter. Traditionally the home was aired and cleaned after a long winter of smoke and dust from open fires. These days, with central...
Life Goes On
A reflective metaphor The life guard huts are reinstated on the beach, a sure sign of summer's arrival. As I ran past the sea this morning I noticed how still the beach was. Except for the waves. I...
Mindfulness
What exactly is mindfulness? And how can it help us? In essence, mindfulness means being in the moment. Being aware of where we are and what is going on for us right now. The origins of mindfulness...