“Tell me what is it you plan to do with your one Wild and Precious life?”
Hello friends
I hope that this time of year finds you having some sort of break or rest over the long weekend and school holidays.
I recently had the privilege of working with the Matric and grade 11 girls at Roedean School and we talked about the importance of rest and recovery to allow us to function better long term. Continue reading
HYGGE
This week the daily meditation on one of my favourite apps, Calm, focussed on Hygge (pronounced hoo-ga or hue-gah), a Danish word which cannot be exactly translated, but refers to a ritual where one can find enjoyment and comfort in life’s simple pleasures. Continue reading
A Bandage on my Head
With Mental Health Day last week on Wednesday 10 October, I went to speak to the Roedean girls on what Mental Health is and why we must be aware of it. I explained that when we have something physically wrong like we’ve broken our ankle and are on crutches, or we have a temperature and are coughing and sneezing, people realise we are sick and can offer their help and support. Continue reading
Connecting to Nature
I’ve noticed more and more the restorative and calming power that there is in connecting to nature. I think that’s what we do right when we’re on holiday, and then we let it all go when we settle back into our busy lives. Continue reading
OVERWHELMED, FRAZZLED, EXHAUSTED …
Sound familiar? How about depleted, anxious, sleep deprived, no time for myself? A “to-do” list that just gets longer and life seems to be losing it’s fun and it’s joy? You’re not alone. Continue reading
Seasons
As the weather starts to cool, the mornings are darker and the skies are crisp and clear, signs of autumn are all around. Nature is slowing down; her energy is turning inward – the growing season is over. Continue reading
Breathing a sigh of relief
This time last month we were soaking up the last week of school holidays, life felt measured and calm, and intentions to live a “slower” life seemed possible. A month down the line and many of us are reeling at the pace and intensity of the year, wondering where that calm and slow life has disappeared to, Continue reading
5 Tips to end the year as you wish to begin it …
This time of year many of us are feeling unraveled, frazzled and like we’re holding on by a thread! 2017 has been a tough year globally, and for may people personally too. Continue reading
Taking a breath …
Yesterday I hosted a breathing workshop for a group of mums. It was facilitated by Marj Murray of Breathwork Africa Continue reading
What’s so exciting about Nitric Oxide?
If you’ve been to one of my talks you’ll know that I talk about nitric oxide (NO), the über-neurotransmitter which increases and balances the levels of all the others: Continue reading