We're quick to apologise when we step on someone’s toe, or bump into someone, but what about when it really matters? Maybe, we're not so quick because apologising when it matters, requires a dose of humility. Humility enhances our capacity to reflect on our flaws,...
Ever make a mountain out of a molehill? Make much ado about nothing? Many of us have the habit of magnifying situations in our minds. Magnify and we turn nothing into something, making the situation more challenging than it really is! Instead of magnifying, modify...
Sometimes our emotions are like calm waves, sometimes they descend like a grey mist, and sometimes they arrive as a full blown storm. Next time you get swept up in an emotional storm, try and detach from it, that is withdraw your energy from...
Before an important conversation or even a difficult conversation, take a little time for preparation. Work out your purpose for the conversation, what to say and most importantly, what not to say. Prepare and set a clear intention for the conversation and you'll heighten the...
Are you comfortable doing social things alone? Well, as fun as it is to spend time with other people, it's as healthy to enjoy doing fun things alone. Doing things alone offers you the space to have your own experience and the freedom to do...
Feeling stressed? Do the muscles in your neck, shoulders, arms and lower back feel a little tense? Stretch. Release the tension, relieve the discomfort and you’ll feel much better. Why wait for the tension to build up? Find stretches that work for you and take...
When stress starts to take its toll, or when you need to take your mind off things, here’s an easy trick: Create an image in your mind that's relaxing. Imagine a view from a tree house, visualise the moonlight on the ocean waves, picture a...
Life often puts hurdles in our way. Some are higher than others, and some just look too big to get over. But don't get overwhelmed and definitely don't give up at the first hurdle. Instead, believe in yourself and figure out how to overcome life's...
It is hard to know just what to say to someone who has experienced a loss and is grieving. Do you worry about finding the right words to express your sympathy? Sometimes just a few simple words can communicate that you care, whether in a...
