We’ve reached the halfway mark of 2022 and as always I’m surprised at how our days seem to pass so quickly. At times I have felt I’ve been marking time due to personal issues, yet when I look back over the year there is much to be grateful for. June has given me pockets of joy and the opportunity to BE Social, Be Spontaneous, BE Proud, and most of all BE Aware of my mental health in particular. BE-ing Proud…
The topic for this week’s Micro Monday is being present In this Moment through Mindfulness and Meditation. I share some ideas for being in the moment and challenge for you to try them over the next week. I’ve also included a guided meditation for…
The concept for my #FitFabFeb2021 has been based around a holistic approach to living well. It’s all about loving who you are and respecting yourself enough to make your health and well-being a priority. So let’s do a recap of the month so far…
As you would have read, I’ve been taking a break from blogging whilst supporting my husband after the loss of my dear mother-in-law in late October. It has been a difficult time not only for our loss and adjusting to life without this delightful…
Staying connected in life means more than the obvious social connections. Studies have shown that staying connected with Family, Friends and your community brings many health benefits and is an important part of healthy ageing. COVID-19 has certainly taken it’s toll and now as…
During the Pandemic, I’ve seen an increase in emails from sites I have subscribed to offering all manner of ways to get through this period of #ISO. I have to admit that lately I’ve been clicking DELETE rather than reading most of them as…
Mindfulness is the practice of being completely aware of the present moment. It involves getting in touch with your thoughts, emotions, and body without judging or critiquing anything about yourself. For many, taking a few moments to relax and focus on yourself might sound…
From meditation to journaling to exercise, there are a handful of ways to practice mindfulness. It has become a large part of the wellness culture, as mental health and creating an intentional, mindful life are at the forefront of happiness. Mindfulness starts right at…
Over the last few weeks I’ve introduced you to some of my blogging friends and their thoughts on ‘What brings purpose and meaning’ to their lives. This week in the final guest series for #MakingMarchMeaningful is Peta Gillian from Strong Healthy Women. I’ve only…
Feeling Zen or Relaxed, calm, mindful whatever term you like to use, is important for good mental health and well-being. There are a variety of things we can do to find focus and calm from reading to going for a walk. Another way to…