Category: Mindfulness

Elevating the Art of Public Speaking: Tips to Speak with Confidence and Impact

Public speaking is one of the most valuable skills in today’s professional world. Whether you’re presenting to a boardroom, speaking on a panel, or delivering a virtual talk, the ability to communicate clearly and confidently can open doors to new opportunities. Yet, for many, the mere thought of standing in front of an audience induces…
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To mask or not to mask, that is the question.

For those who live with anxiety, are neurodivergent, or feel the weight of societal expectations, ‘masking’ can feel like a shield. It’s the act of blending in, suppressing the parts of oneself that feel too ‘different’ or ‘much’ in order to fit a mould. Masking can be a survival tool, a way to navigate environments…
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A Testament to the Wild: Nan Shepherd’s ‘The Living Mountain’ – Discovering Beauty, Healing, and Growth in Nature

I recently revisited Nan Shepherd’s masterpiece, ‘The Living Mountain’. It is a revelation, a rare gem of nature writing that transforms the act of walking into a profound exploration of beauty, mindful observation, and healing. Initially hidden in obscurity, it has since been rightly celebrated as one of Britain’s finest works ever written about nature…
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Five Tips To Help You Cope With Uncertainty

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3 Tips to promote mindfulness in the workplace

Promote mindfulness in the workplace According to recent figures, 526,000 workers suffered from work-related stress, depression or anxiety (new or long-standing) in 2016/17, and 12.5 million working days were lost due to work-related stress, depression or anxiety in 2016/17. Stress and anxiety seem to come hand-in-hand with working life these days, but that shouldn’t have to be the…
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Living with IBS? Hypnotherapy can help

Living with IBS? Hypnotherapy can help IBS is a complex, functional gastric disorder. While there is no cure for irritable bowel syndrome, there are certain treatments and lifestyle changes that can help manage symptoms. Tension, stress and anxiety that can be created by living with conditions such as IBS can exacerbate the condition, and this…
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Stress vs. Anxiety: What’s the Difference?

Stress vs. Anxiety: What’s the Difference? We’ve all felt symptoms of stress at some point in our lives, our body responds to a new relationship, job promotion, or moving house by creating panic symptoms such as heart-thumping or tense muscles. However, many individuals confuse stress and anxiety – and these are two very different responses. What is Stress…
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How to boost your confidence by working with your inner critic

How to boost your confidence by working with your inner critic The critical inner voice, inner critic, inner chimp, monkey, bully…many guises, many different names. It manifests as nagging, negative thoughts, self-talk such as self blaming, shaming and character assassination. This can often be the route of a lot of our self-destructive behaviour. Experienced as thoughts within your…
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Improve well-being and promote relaxation with ‘forest bathing’

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How to achieve goals – step by step, with enjoyment

How to achieve goals? I see a lot of people who become despondent when it comes to achieving goals, and in the process, they stop enjoying themselves. I’ve done it myself, I’ve focused too much on the idea of the goal, and less on the journey, and become frustrated and unhappy because of it. But…
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