This week, we’re looking at ways in which we can start each day with even a minute of self-care to transform the day ahead. When you think about your ideal morning self-care practice, what do you imagine? We’re all different and it’s about honouring that so we can create things that work for us. For me, […]
Have you been feeling stuck? Like it’s harder than usual to get moving? A neighbour has had bathroom issues and last night, we were watching someone who knew what he was doing examine the drains. Turns out, almost every drain in the development was blocked (one was overflowing – I am so tempted to share […]
There’s something wonderful about wallowing. When we allow ourselves to feel our rage, anger, irritation, ennui, grief, heartbreak or anything else that typically isn’t welcomed in this ‘be positive’ age, we’re honouring ourselves. We’re being authentic. We’re listening to the messages behind the feelings so we can use our emotions to heal whatever is coming up for […]
My mum, bless her, felt so sorry for me re my delayed move to Westport, Co. Mayo, that she booked us a glorious couple of days there this week. It (again) exceeded my already high hopes for my future home town and I’m now home, re-enthused about even the most boring of administrative steps that […]
Focus is not my favourite word – by a long stretch. When I change things, I like to change everything. And yet this can be overwhelming and lead to scattered energy. Choosing to focus on improving one thing doesn’t mean giving up on the other things that could be better. When I work with clients […]
I’ve never had a book (or anything) up for award before so this is very new to me and I’d very much appreciate your vote. 365 Ways to Feel Better: Self-care Ideas for Embodied Wellbeing (White Owl, 2017) shares a self-care idea for every day of the year (including one for leap years). Thanks in […]
There’s something so calming, cleansing, soul soothing and even healing about swimming in a choppy sea. I’m very careful (barely going out of my depth in such waters) but how wonderful to have emotional turmoil transformed into ease, peace and a bone deep sense of wellbeing. I recorded this week’s video right after my sea […]
As I prepare to give away more plants before I move, I was admiring these, on my bathroom windowsill. Then I remembered how I tried to put some in the hallway (no light at all) and in other spots where the odds were stacked against them. As they struggled, my negative self-talk reminded me that […]
Visitors almost always comment on the track Rainbow MagnifiCat has made along her favoured route through the garden. It always reminds me of neuroplasticity and the way we’re changing all the time. The first time we stop ourselves doing the default old behaviour or habit and try something new, it can feel like attempting to […]
I taped this week’s video a few days ago and, my goodness, wish I’d taken better care of myself. As a result of being silly, I’ve had endometriosis symptoms that have been worse than they’ve been in years (literally floored by the pain). Plus side, this used to be an every month (pre-diagnosis, every DAY) […]