You said to me to change the narrative, instead of being focused on my past experiences, to enjoy the excitement.

The 12 rules for life, in this article, are based on the 12 most useful things I have adopted to have a happier and healthier life. I hope that like me you take away a nugget or two of genius that you can apply in your life. Very different to the 12 Rules from the book, nevertheless, I hope you find them useful.

As an adult, I flew with minimal fuss, just my usual nervousness over take-off but we had lots of trips, even as far as Australia with our two-year-old in 2012. Over the last 4-5 years my anxiety has grown worse each time I’ve flown such that this past year, I experienced dreadful anticipatory anxiety for weeks before each flight, making it hard for me to eat, sleep, work and interact with my family and friends. It also meant I couldn’t fully enjoy the trip that I was on as I’d be anxious for the journey home.

Our thoughts create feelings. Feelings, or emotions, create chemical and hormonal responses. Positive emotions create positive chemicals and emotions, and stress emotions (such as hypervigilance, anxiety, fear, panic, frustration, regret, remorse, guilt, and shame) create stress response chemicals and emotions.

What does puppy training and mindfulness have in common?

What we feed our mind matters, we would soon get bored of eating exactly the same meals every day 7 days a week, 365 days a year. yet as humans, we err towards habitual behaviours. Same clothes, same activities, same routines, same hobbies, pastimes, things we watch on TV etc.

We pay attention to the hygiene standards of food retailers and restaurants, there is big business in making sure you don’t poison your body yet few people pay attention to how they are poisoning their minds - every day.

Flower remedies are herbal remedies to support women during menopause. They are 100% natural and safe. They’re taken as drops under the tongue (or in a glass of water) four times a day for a few weeks. In this article, we will discuss some of the best Bach flower remedies for menopause, supporting women emotionally during this stage of their lives through holistic medicine

SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) is a type of depression that gets its name from the pattern it presents around the seasons. It is also known as Winter Depression because the symptoms are usually more apparent and more severe during the winter months, although some people have symptoms in the summer and feel better during the winter.

Finding ways to allow the stressors of life to leave your mind and body are essential to maintaining a strong and healthy mind and body. Using a combination of tools to help maintain your many components allows you the greatest possibility of being healthy and happy, no matter what life brings you.

Sleep deprivation can adversely affect our ability to function the next day, it can steal our sense of humour and generally make everyday things an uphill struggle.

There are many articles on the subject of sleep but hopefully, below, I will share some ideas that perhaps you hadn’t thought of.

30 ways to improve your wellbeing

Every single one of us experiences anxiety at times. It’s part of our built‑in survival system, designed to keep us alert and alive. When a real threat is present, anxiety is helpful and adaptive.

The problem arises when that system becomes overactive.

When anxiety starts firing without a genuine threat, it can become unrealistic, repetitive and convincing, telling us stories that simply aren’t true. Over time, this can lead to a near‑constant sense of fear around everyday situations and, if left unchecked, can spiral into exhaustion, low mood, and depression.

As I see more clients with a lack of motivation, interest or concern for the present moment, I can kind of agree with a recent term that I came across ‘Covid Hangover’

Whilst we can all experience some of these symptoms every now and again, a ‘Covid Hangover’ seems to arise when there are no such tangible reasons for feeling below par for a significant amount of time.

Self-gaslighting is when this behaviour is internalised. The perpetrator and victim are one of the same. Turning on the other without warning, undermining themselves and causing them to question their own decisions, feelings, thoughts and memories. This results in a lack of confidence and a constant state of fear of the next attack from within.

How much energy do you spend waiting, worrying or wishing?

Waiting for someone else to make decisions for you?

Worrying about what may or may not happen, as if you had a crystal ball?

Wishing things were different?

Emotional exhaustion can creep up on us, knowing the signs and what to do about it can make it easier for you to bounce back.

I’ve had the privilege of being a part of Sue’s journey since July 2018. Watching her flourish, grow and start living a life that meets her values has brought much joy to my heart. Reading this testimonial did bring a tear to my eye, a tear of happiness for her. She is a wonderful person with a huge heart that deserves all the happiness that following her own path will bring her and her family.

“We can’t hate ourselves into a version of ourselves we can love.” ~Lori Deschene

Without consistent application, your efforts are ineffective

Have you tried positive affirmations and have felt that they just don’t quite work? Have you tried an app or used some of the many online lists of positive affirmations available and wondered what all the fuss was about?