by Julie on March 18, 2012
Today is Mothering Sunday in the UK and for many there may be some expectations about the day. Expectations can always lead to disappointment because things don’t always turn out the way we want them to, especially when plans involve other people!
Instead of setting yourself up for disappointment, why not notice your expectations and then [...]
by Julie on September 16, 2011
However busy our lives are we can all do one small thing to plant a seed for peace.
It’s easy to focus on conflict. We know there are wars taking place every day, all over the world, but did you know that 6.9 billion people did not kill each other today! If you are anti-war, be [...]
by Julie on August 14, 2011
The other day I was in a charity shop searching for a particular book. Although I didn’t manage to find the book I wanted, I came across another book a friend had recommended years ago. The book is called Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff ….. and it’s all Small Stuff, by Richard Carlson. I figured [...]
by Julie on June 23, 2011
A friend of mine sent me this great piece of writing the other day. I want to share it with you because I think it really sums up the impact habits have on our experience of life. See what you think …..
Who Am I?
You may know me.
I’m your greatest helper;
I’m your heaviest burden.
I will push [...]
For many years the ‘feminine’ has not been celebrated. In this moving film, Dear Woman, men talk about their desire to change that.
Do let me know your thoughts.
Speak soon ……
Isn’t it good to know that we can do something about the way we feel, simply by changing our posture?
Consultant psychologist Ingrid Collins believes there’s an intrinsic link between the body’s position and our ‘psychological posture’. ‘At a cellular level, when happiness molecules — or endorphins — produced within the brain circulate in the blood, [...]
by Julie on March 31, 2011
You may have noticed that I haven’t blogged for a while now. I’ve been rather busy moving out of my house and settling into a new chapter in my life. During the process I have been really struck by the support and love I have had from family and friends. It’s been truly wonderful.
Yesterday a [...]
by Julie on February 20, 2011
If you want your relationship or business to flourish, you need to have the attitude to match.
Carolyn St John Loder runs a very successful company called Zest4Life. Today I talk to her about the importance of having a positive attitude when it comes to business.
You can find out more about Carolyn and Zest for Life [...]
by Julie on December 27, 2010
I know for many Christmas can seem overwhelming; the pressure of ‘the season to be jolly’, can be all too much.
Although Christmas is known to be particularly stressful, suicide rates are in fact down during this time. This is what the Centre for suicide Prevention has to say …
‘Suicide rates may be down during this [...]