The Artist's Way is one of those encounters that can circle your life a while before you are even aware, or perhaps ready, to commit to the process. Women come to my Circles with stories of having started the book, only to abandon it in the third chapter. Some were lead by a friend, or it popping up on their radar by way of an acquaintance. Others come, having never heard of the book, hardly knowing me or my work, but an instinct - or what I would call 'body knowing'- compels them to join…
Connecting to calm in uncertain times
It’s likely that instinct will kick in during crisis, and I know I can often default to ‘fix-it' mode where my body goes into auto-pilot. This is when the idea of 'wellbeing' seems to slip away - nothing more than a distant memory as I work fast to satisfy the demands of my whirring mind. What I now know to be the best, and most sustainable course of 'action' in crisis times, is to get out of my head and resist my ego's (insatiable) hunger for control.
A no-fuss morning routine to support ease and mindfulness
After all, how are we supposed to find relief and relaxation if it requires hours of preparation, ideal conditions, half a dozen environmental adjustments, including a perfectly tidy bedroom/home and complete privacy for three hours! #nothappening
5 tips for more calm, more often
Showing up is everything when it comes to cultivating a new habit and rewiring our brains. Practice is the only way to develop something too. We all know that. I guess then it’s just the motivation that is in question.
How to transform your home into a sanctuary with 3 simple steps
What if the transition out of the Monday-Friday hustle and into the evening or weekend could be a little more gentle, calming and intentional so that you can really feel like you’ve left the working world behind?
Is it time to tame the critic and toss perfection to the curb?
I’m thrilled that you make time for my wee rants. I really care that what I’m writing and offering out is truly worthy of your time. You are after all, a bold, badass and busy Beauty! So this is a little acknowledgement - not (!) an apology, that ...
The secret to a lifelong love affair with Yoga
So the first few dates went well and before you know it you’ve got a massive Yoga crush. No fallouts (yet) and you and Yoga simply have such a great time together, always and forever… Or do you?
Find time this festive season for Golden Repair
Are we there yet? The countdown to year’s end is on and I for one am taking a big sigh of relief. And while there is a massive satisfaction to looking in the rear-view mirror at it all – don’t miss your chance to reflect and take stock of all that has come, gone and been overcome…
Get ready for 2017 with one simple action.
There’s still most of December, festive events, and a whole bunch of bringing the year to a close yet to be done, but 2017 does bear some consideration ahead of your New Year's Day headache...
