Ask yourself this question; is it ever possible to be 100% perfect? Perfectionism is not necessarily about being ‘perfect’. So, if it’s not about being ‘perfect’, then what does it mean when we talk about perfectionism? We understand perfectionism to involve relentless striving for extremely high, unrelenting standards that are personally demanding (for yourself and/or others). [...]
“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson Without realising it, we take our lives for granted. Here are some examples of good fortune [...]
“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection” - Gautama Buddha In many ways we are all essentially the same, we all want to have a happy, meaningful and satisfying life. We have goals and desires, and it’s these goals and desires that make us human. But, if we [...]
“The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it.” Thich Nhat Hanh Travel can be a great way to open your eyes to what you have at home; it can also increase your appreciation of what’s really important in life. I have been very fortunate to travel extensively [...]
What do you do for self care? What do you do just for you? These are the questions I often ask clients to which most respond “Nothing?” “I don’t have enough time” “Isn’t that been selfish?” or “I have never thought about doing that before”. So I thought I would share with you some ideas for [...]
Mindfulness Definition: "Paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally." (Kabat-Zinn). Have you ever noticed that when you do repetitive or familiar tasks, such as driving your car, that your mind is often miles away thinking about something else? This way of functioning is often referred to as “automatic pilot [...]
When was the last time you played and had fun? When was the last time you really (I mean REALLY) had fun doing something? If you are like most people, the answer is probably “quite a while ago” or “I cannot remember”. Well, here are some ways to get the fun back into your life. Define [...]
A great way to deal with stress is to learn and practice relaxation skills. When we relax, our body has a chance to unwind. The benefits of relaxation have been well researched and some of these are listed below. Relaxation - gives the heart a rest by slowing the heart rate reduces blood pressure improves digestion [...]