Compassion Focused Therapy for anxiety and low self-esteem
If you’re suffering from anxiety, depression or low-self-esteem, then Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) could help. It involves redirecting your compassionate mind towards yourself by comforting your inner child with kindness, love and care.
5 ways Stoicism can help ease anxiety
Anxiety is epidemic in the modern digital age but it is far from an exclusively modern problem. Anxiety is part of the human condition and humans have sought to deal with it for as long as we have had self-awareness. That is why the ancient philosophical tradition of Stoicism has a lot of practical advice for those who are overly anxious.
10 ways to create goals with soul
Deep inner yearnings are hard to identify in the business of the mind, but tuning in to your wisdom and working with the magnetic powers of the universe can be a gateway to setting intentions from the heart.
Understanding the amygdala hijack
While you are responsible for your feelings, perhaps a deeper question to ask is what is responsible for the emotions...
11 ways to meditate in under a minute
Alexx Stuart shows us how to meditate and stay mindful even when life gets busy. Here are 11 ways to...
The Placebo Effect
The placebo response offers an opportunity to embrace the potential of mind-body medicine. So can mind really move matter?
How to unleash your creative expression through vulnerability
Allow your creative side to roam free by tuning inwards and harnessing the power of your courage, vulnerability and willingness...
When should’s not good
“Should” is an insidious notion often fraught with expectations, obligations and distress. Free yourself from “shoulds” by becoming aware of...
What’s in a colour?
Pigments are powerful. From revealing your personality to influencing your mood, there really is more to colour than meets the...
8 simple ways to create a spacious mind
Space is a hot commodity, and not just in real estate. Creating space in your mind can be conducive to...
Your expectations determine your reality, but what are they based on? We take a look
Self-awareness is a powerful tool to help you notice the expectations you have with yourself, in your relationships and with...
Is freedom the secret to happiness? We take a look at the paradox of freedom
While it’s often believed freedom is conducive to more life satisfaction and happiness, delayed gratification and healthy restrictions can play...
7 positive ways to rewire yourself for resilience
“Resilience” is a buzzword these days in areas as diverse as business, sport and personal growth. Everyone wants to be...
8 simple self-care tips
Taking care of yourself is not selfish. Self-care does improve your physical and mental health, but it also makes you...
Mindfulness and sleep reduce exhaustion in entrepreneurs
Mindfulness and sleep work differently to help entrepreneurs reduce exhaustion.