Intention The Movement Trigger Toolkit Recently, I had an epiphany that has changed my entire outlook on exercise. I'm no longer fighting it; it's not this elusive thing anymore that I do for a few days and then stop for some reason, forgetting the last time I did it.
Mindset Overanalysing vs Introspection It might sound backwards, but I have experienced the most profound improvements in my life from delving into my negative thoughts and feelings. However, it did take some time to get this right.
Mindset Letting Go vs Suppression When a negative thought arises, we can go down two different paths: we can think about it more or we can think about it less. One isn't necessarily better than the other; they both serve different functions.
Self A practical way to practice self-acceptance What does practising self-acceptance actually look like? One of the most helpful tools I discovered on my self-acceptance journey involved just two simple words…
Mindset Embracing Imperfection: Starting from the beginning I am thrilled to be sharing with you the beginning of an exciting new chapter in my life – I have started my very own YouTube channel. I want nothing more than to have a positive impact on people's lives by sharing what I've learned about living a more intentional life.
Intention How to romanticise your life This is an example of how to romanticise just one specific area of your life, but there are many areas that might be creating resistance or negativity that you could transform.
Life Reset How reducing overwhelm creates a domino effect Instead, what might help is working to reduce the overwhelm to make room for the positive things you want to add back into your life.
Mindset How to turn the mundane into casual magic Our brains are plastic, which means they are constantly changing. The more we do or think certain things, the stronger those connections become and the more likely we are to do that thing or think in that way again.
Mindset How your reality is what you tell yourself How many times have you told yourself that you hate your job, that you’re too busy to do anything fun, that you’re not good in social situations, that you are unfit, that you aren’t good at presentations, that you're bad with money, that you will never live out your dreams….
Intention How to plan your own mini-retreat I used to think I needed other people in order to do fun things… travel, celebrate occasions, eat out, or go to the movies. But after learning about the self-love act of dating yourself I discovered the beauty of doing things just for me!
Introspection Have you been avoiding your negative emotions? In summary, its important to first acknowledge your feelings, accept that these feelings are valid, reduce resistance towards these feelings, try to use positive self-talk, work out what needs might be going unmet
Mindset How to avoid spiralling down into negativity All I wanted to do was curl up in a ball on the couch, eat chocolate, and watch Netflix… only as a way of sinking into despair and shrinking my comfort zone as a coping mechanism to avoid feeling my feelings.
Intention How to get back to life after being sick Here are a few tips that I used to help me get back on track and feel like myself again. 1. Don't sit down 2. Plan the night before 3. Find a balance between boring and fun 4. Netflix Multitasking 5. Go slow and don't stop
Mindset Why you should do exactly what you want to do It’s a lot easier to make decisions that align with our true wants and desires when we separate ourselves from the present moment. Instant gratification is what we want in the moment, almost always, so it takes some separation to be able to see what we want for our future selves.
Mindset Having the hard conversations If there is a difficult conversation that you have been putting off or avoiding, here are some tips on how you might be able to approach the conversation.
Mindset Letting go of positive thoughts It is really tempting to hold onto positive thoughts and feelings. But if we cling to good thoughts and resist bad thoughts, our mind is in conflict.
Life Reset Half-Year Reset 2022 Starting with the biggest problem you are currently facing, what actions can you take towards overcoming this. How do you want to feel moving forward into the next half of the year?
Mindset How can deprivation increase your happiness? To be happy is to live in a perpetual state of enjoyment, and what better way to do that than to continuously experience the things that bring you the most joy! Right? What if I told you that this could actually lead to a decrease in happiness...
Mindset The difference between suppressing and letting go If you're struggling to tell the difference between whether you are suppressing something or letting it go, suppressing thoughts or feelings makes it feel like you are holding your breath, and letting go feels like you can finally breathe again.
Mindset Mental health is not happiness The goal of mental health is not to be happy, but it is to be okay with all of your mental states. However, acceptance can be tough; especially when it can feel so painful. It makes sense to try and avoid painful feelings, your mind wants to protect you by resisting negativity.
Introspection Is it Anger or something else? Often times when you or someone you know expresses anger, it is usually in place of other emotions that are harder to feel. Hurt, grief, sadness, embarrassment, shame, guilt, loneliness… These are much harder to feel and can leave a person feeling powerless.
Reflection Problems first, not solutions! Start with the problems you are facing right now, and work on their solutions, before you start implementing every piece of advice you hear.
Intention Feeling to-do list overwhelm? Feeling to-do list overwhelm? After each item on your list, try adding the reason why you're doing the task. Just a one or two word reason: Is it for someone else? Is it for work? Is it to escape? Is it for introspection? Is it to feel organised? Is it for fun?
Self The Six Pillars of Self-Care Self-care will mean something different for everyone and will also change for you depending on your current mood, energy levels, and what you require in any given moment.
Introspection What is at the top of your problem hierarchy? There is always a problem at the top of the list that you are facing at any given moment, the thing that has taken up most of your thinking time recently or the thing that is causing the most trouble, pain, or negativity in your life.
