self care

Well the theme for Action For Happiness in September couldn’t have come at a more opportune time for me. After several weeks of ill health, medical tests, medication, stress tests I can certainly do with a little Self Care. How about you? Whilst I…

It’s August 1st and that means another themed calendar from the Action for Happiness Movement. This month the theme is Altruistic August. So what does that actually mean? The meaning of Altruistic: showing a selfless concern for the well-being of others, without care for…

Each month I share the Action for Happiness calendar which is always based on a theme. I’m late posting July’s because I’ve not been well for two weeks with a viral infection. It really has taken it’s toll on my body with a wracking…

Who says that Self care is just for Sundays? In this week’s Episode of Micro Mondays I’m sharing 10 ideas for your self-care toolbox to use in daily life that don’t include a pampering session. I’m going deeper than our normal ideas of what…

How do you start and finish your day? We know that our first thoughts and actions set us up for the day. If we start the day on a negative note then it can be difficult for it to improve without a lot of…

Self-worth – how would you rate yours? Do you sometimes feel that you aren’t good enough? I know I used to feel that way for many years – sometimes I still do.  I know I used to feel that way for many years – sometimes…

I’ve just finished a book by Cathy Kelly, ‘The Family Gift’ as well as Jane Eyre which I’ve been reading with my book club.  Two totally different books but I enjoyed both.  I’ll be writing more about my review in my monthly ‘What’s on…

I love Sunday mornings!  It is the one day of the week where I don’t have to get out of bed early and I can take my time easing into the day.   Sunday morning is a time I set aside each week for Me. I…

We show compassion and care for others, so why is it so difficult to show ourselves compassion when we need it? My guest in conversation is Maria Paterakis, The Future Proofing Cousellor and Mentor. In this episode, Healing through Self Compassion, we discuss: What…