We all have an inner dialogue. A story we replay repeatedly when we feel the need for the security it brings us. This scenario might sound comforting and reassuring but, in fact, this story is often borne out of trauma and replaying it is our brain’s well-meaning, but less-than-constructive, way of Read more…
I was working in Spain recently and on my short walk to work each day, would pass a boy – maybe a young adult – who stood outside a coffee shop wearing a red jacket and reading a book. Every day. Nothing different. After three days, I decided not to Read more…
Connection is everywhere. Scientists are becoming more knowledgeable about nature and energy and how the two are inter-related. Trees are one of the greatest examples of how energy and connection is happening all around us. I have read extensively on this subject as, for me, it proves we are all Read more…
Some of the events going on in our world make me reflect on what it means to be emotionally mature. Are all adults mature in this way? Not necessarily. And yet, to be humane and have heart in whatever we do, I think we need emotional maturity because it enables Read more…
Do you recognise these statements? “I’m just so exhausted. I barely know who I am anymore. I need some time out.” Or “It took me 15 years to realise that it was ok to take time for me.” Time, and how we use it, has become one of the most Read more…
You do you. Everywhere we look there is advice about being true to yourself and living purposefully. Unfortunately, this advice is often paired with, or closely followed by, a very unrealistic image or story carefully crafted for social media. Confusing? Very. But also, potentially damaging in terms of the way Read more…
I enjoyed an hour and a half chatting to Kevin Clifton, life-long performer and professional dancer who found fame on Strictly Come Dancing. Released as part of the Kevin Clifton Show podcast series our chat focuses on discovering and developing our inner identity. Although we approached the discussion from the Read more…
Do you find yourself ‘ranting,’ watching the news, or scrolling through social media and feeling the need to argue, to yourself or to others, about why ‘such and such’ is wrong or ‘so and so’ should behave differently? If so (and we all do it) you are standing in the Read more…
Lockdown has created many stresses, strains and levels of anxiety for all of us, no matter our situation and for families with teenagers, the situation is particularly complex. This blog explores how you can help them to navigate this continuing situation and how you can help yourself too. There are Read more…
The Vagus nerve, also called X cranial nerve or 10th cranial nerve, is the longest and most complex of the cranial nerves. The vagus nerve runs from the brain through the face and thorax to the abdomen. It is a mixed nerve that contains parasympathetic fibres. If your vegus nerve Read more…