You love meditation. It’s changed your life, and now you want to help others—but where do you even start? Maybe you’re unsure about how to turn your passion into a business. Maybe you wonder if you need certification, how to attract students, or how to make a living doing what you love. I’ve been there….
Whilst there are lots of positive aspects of social media such as connection, being inspired and feeling in touch, there are some negatives that we need to be mindful of that can have an impact on our daily mental health. Endless passive scrolling can lead us to feel that we’ve taken valuable time away from…
Don’t sit up straight! This may seem like an odd statement for me to make as a teacher of the Alexander Technique – a method known to help people with their posture. However, if you have read anything I’ve written about posture before it should not come as a surprise. In a previous blog post…
Self care is a popular term, but it’s often misunderstood. It’s not only about taking bubble baths or drinking green juice. It’s about the energy behind what we do (or don’t do) and how we show up for ourselves. It’s about tending and talking to ourselves in ways that enhance the genuine wellbeing of our…
“I’m ugly” I’m not good enough.” “I could never do that. I am not smart enough, clever enough, confident enough, skinny enough…” “What would other people think or say?” Have you ever caught yourself saying these things to yourself? Maybe you wanted to try something new, sign up for a course, apply to a job,…
On January 4, 2021 my article, 12 Easy Ways to Relieve Stress in 2021, appeared in the Medium publication, Body Wisdom. Last year was probably one of the most stressful in modern history for the majority of people on this planet. So, instead of the 12 days of Christmas (which is behind us now anyway), or…
A growth mindset is the belief that with practice, we can learn and do new things. When we’re not curious and open to change, when we fear becoming a beginner, or when we identify as someone who ‘just does or doesn’t do’ a certain thing, we are operating with a fixed mindset. Growth mindset quotes…
For many mothers, self-care feels something like a cruel joke – a practice left only for those with ample amounts of time or extra money to invest in a massage or facial. Self-care often goes overlooked or reserved for rare moments when no one needs your attention. Still, after the day is over and little…
Use Your Triggers to Do Something Beneficial for You AND Your Nervous System I am excited to resume my conversations with Trauma Awareness activist, Shay Seaborne in which we talk about many and varied aspects of stress, trauma and neuroscience, and how the Alexander Technique has enabled her to put key concepts into practice in her…
Chronic stress is the source of considerable emotional and mental distress. Left unchecked, stress will manifest as physical illness in the body. In fact, stress is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Mindfulness and meditation, inspired by stress quotes, can significantly reduce stress, for a healthier, happier life. May the following quotes about stress…