We all intuitively know that nature has far more to offer us than food, raw materials and even pretty pictures to download onto our desktop computers. But, as we sometimes struggle to keep all the balls of our complicated lives in the air, boxed within four walls, it’s way too easy to feel removed from…
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The tyranny of labels – is it time to liberate ourselves?
When asked ‘Who are you?‘, what springs to mind first? Is it your name and age, job title and nationality, your role as a spouse or a parent? Listing these things is second nature to many and no wonder – we’ve all grown up in a world where labelling ourselves and others in a myriad…
Fall in love with yourself this Valentine’s Day – glow inside and out
We all know Valentine’s Day is about celebrating with the people we love… but this year, how about adding the most important person to your list – You! Of course, you want to look good for that hot date, but what’s the point in looking good if you don’t feel good? Ready to get glowing…
Gentle, sensitive, quiet? The world needs you
“Why so quiet?” “You’re too sensitive.” “Come on, lighten up!”, “Smile! It might never happen!” Through phrases like these, many of us learn before we’ve even toddled our way out of nappies that being chatty and outgoing is our golden ticket to a successful, happy life – whether it comes naturally to us or not….
Have a beautiful Christmas – the inside and out skin care guide
Hello radiant Christmas skin – be it festive parties or cosying indoors ‘hygge’ style, be sure your skin is looking and feeling its best throughout the festive season – and guess what? It’s so easy! Get (and maintain) the glow by combining the powers of a good skincare routine with a range of complexion-boosting beauty…
How to get around criticism with your confidence intact
Ever wondered how a single negative remark can so easily overshadow multiple positive comments? Or why having someone criticise us can cause such a strong emotional reaction? It may all come down to the primitive parts of our brain and our drive to belong: receiving criticism could have been a real threat to our place…
You’re spiritual but they’re not? How to make love work
That moment… when you’ve just fallen head over heels in love only to hear your new ‘soulmate’ say something that’s in direct conflict with your worldview. Or have your beliefs diverged from those of your long-term partner or spouse so far apart over the years that it’s created tension in your relationship? ‘Well it just…
Love who you are: avoid the comparison trap
Comparing yourself with friends and strangers becoming a near-constant habit? Well you’re not alone – with Facebook and Instagram providing us with ample opportunities to contrast our lives with others it’s no wonder we constantly feel that just being ‘me’ isn’t enough. The habit may even be hardwired in our brain if the social comparison…
Master your inner critic
We all know it … that niggly little voice in our head … just as we’re about to try something new or step out of our comfort zone … there it is, twittering (or sometimes even growling) in our ear: You’ll fail. You’ll be laughed at. Who do you think you are? They’ll find out…
How to live in total abundance every day
From average lifespan to per capita income, we’re living in more abundant times than ever before. Yet a scarcity mindset seems to be the default mode of the modern world: we’ve learned to focus on what’s lacking and often spend more time worrying about what might go wrong than appreciating what’s going right. When it…