Drop by drop, the rain washes away all the dust, making everything clean and vibrant. Be like the rain and wash away all your dusty thoughts, the stress, the anxiety and the unnecessary. And you’ll be left with a clean and vibrant mind. Until da next...
Next time you can't seem to find your willpower, check your stress levels. Research indicates that stress not only depletes our willpower and self-control, it also heightens our impulsive behaviour and reactions. Next time you find your willpower starting to fade or it’s nowhere to be...
Do you think stress is necessary? You may find the energy of stress stimulating but, when it’s over, it leaves you feeling drained. And when the stress is on-going, it can affect your health. So, try and take charge of your stress. Try and stop the...
An attitude of detachment is an essential ingredient for success. Why? Getting attached to goals, tasks and outcomes often leads to worry, stress and overwhelm. Detach yourself from your goals, tasks and outcomes, and it may help you to: - be more objective and calm - set healthy...
When feeling stressed, how often do you turn to sugary treats? Stressed spelt backwards is desserts. But you don't need to be told how unhealthy that is! When feeling stressed, rather than turning to sugar, treat yourself to a healthy pick-me-up of your choice. Try some...
When stress strikes at work, have some simple techniques at your fingertips. Techniques that relieve your stress, at least in the short term, such as slow deep breathing or doing mini-meditations. It may be worth integrating a few simple things at work, such as taking screen...
Know what triggers your stress and how you respond to those triggers; the thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Know your stress response and see if you can change it. Do this and take the first step in calming your stress response. Until da next Tyme...
There's a lot of talk about climate change and, yes, we can all do our bit. But here's something you may also want to do: change the climate within your inner world. 1. Purify your attitude towards others and keep the air clean between you and...
We change our clothes before going to bed. It's a simple ritual that helps us to disengage from the day. Here's a simple exercise to do, as you change out of your clothes and get ready for bed: Let go of everything that has happened during...
When your head is full of thoughts, full of fear, stress, worries, doubts, here's a simple reminder: you are not your thoughts. Remind yourself that you are not your thoughts and you can: S - Separate yourself from the thoughts and breathe O - Observe your thoughts and...
