the power of vulnerability

Vulnerability

A friend recently sent this wonderful TED talk about vulnerability and it got me thinking about the last time I felt truly vulnerable. Some years ago I was working for a large corporate as a sales agent selling data networks or ‘fluffy clouds’ as we called them. I had been feeling unwell for quite a while and had put it…

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Take a holiday, leave your stress behind

Take a holiday, leave your stress behind.

 As we’re thinking about where to go this summer, it got me thinking about why they are so important and came across this article from Psychology today. It is a useful reminder that holidays – or an activity that takes us away from our everyday routine should be something that we try to factor into our lives. So whether you…

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change your jeans

Change your Jeans and feel happy

  Does what you choose to wear affect your mood or your mood influence what you choose to wear? Next time you grab your favourite jeans have a read of this study by Hertfordshire University. Now where did I put my hat?

Spring clean your bad habits

Spring clean your bad habits

As the geese return from warmer climes and the snowdrops appear it must mean that Spring is on its way. Although the origins of the traditional Spring clean are a matter of debate it is something that I like to honour. Removing the last trace of the winter to welcome in the Spring just seems right. Spring cleaning doesn’t just…

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anxiety

Anxiety

Anxiety is an unpleasant feeling of fear and apprehension. Under normal circumstances anxiety can be useful, helping us to avoid dangerous situations, making us alert and giving us the motivation to deal with problems. However, if the feelings become too strong or go on for too long, they can stop us from doing the things we want to, making our…

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panic attack

Panic Attacks

People who suffer panic attacks often say that it is the scariest thing they have ever experienced in their lives. They are periods of intense apprehension, terror or fearfulness and are often associated with feelings of impending doom. Physical symptoms can include; shortness of breath, accelerated heart rate, chest pain and a fear of going mad. The onset of a…

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love languages

Love Languages

We are all unique and experience the world in different ways. In order to communicate effectively we need to make sure that we are communicating information in a way that the other person understands.   So as it’s Valentine’s day why not think about how you and your partner like to give and receive love. Typically we give love in that…

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fertile mind

The fertile mind – fertility hypnosis programme

  Beyond Relaxation The Fertile Mind® fertility hypnosis program is more than a fertility relaxation program. It is powerful self hypnosis program. Relaxation downloads/CDs may give you periods of respite, however fertility hypnosis can let go of the underlying causes of stress enabling you to think very differently about your chances of success. You can begin to feel more equipped,…

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crying

Why am I so emotional?

There are many theories about why we have emotions and what the purpose of them are. They can be confusing, joyful, surprising and sometimes just plain annoying.  However one of the most powerful visual indicators of our emotional state seems to provide us with the biggest challenge.  Why do we hate to cry? New evidence suggests that there may be…

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