managing emotions

Most people I know - even those that are well studied in mindset management and personal development - have times in their lives where they hate themselves and struggle to manage self loathing; it's good to remember that this is NORMAL and common for any human during their life.

It's also helpful to be reminded that humans are highly emotional and complex - we are all having a human experience after all.

Anyone can fall off their perch - seemingly falling into darkness and self-doubt often res…

I’ve been noticing that many people around me – clients, family, friends – have been struggling with maintaining a positive mindset recently. It’s as if the widespread devastation and death caused by the catastrophic bushfires we’re currently experiencing in Australia have tipped many of us off the edge to what we can readily cope with; where our emotional capacity is stretched beyond our limit and despair and sadness is clouding our experience.

In times of distress, it’s crucial to remember th…

When I start working with a new client, I start at the beginning - supporting your wellbeing through cultivating a calm mind. When you have a calm mind you can think clearly; you can then begin to access your real truth, desires and challenges. 

The process of developing and maintaining your personal wellbeing first begins with learning how to calm your mind — and by doing so learning to reduce stress and anxiety.

This in turn begins with learning how to breathe more slowly, efficiently, mindf…

Mindfulness is about being aware of your present experience with acceptance - being conscious of what you're doing, seeing and experiencing - whether that's tying your shoelaces, walking on the beach, or sitting quietly being present without the usual distractions (including phones and technology) while being aware of feelings as they arise as the observer without being overwhelmed by them. Mindfulness is often mistaken as mediation - which in basic terms is about quietening the mind.

Mindfulne…

Over the last few months I’ve been constantly reminded of our shared social challenge of increasing levels of anxiety; average anxiety levels are reaching new highs as we set out to multi-task even more, managing the 24:7 distractions of being on and the ever-present pressures of having it all and being successful. Your health is the most important factor in your life, without it, you will struggle to lead a fulfilling life.

I personally know what it’s like to completely lose your health havin…