Resolutions Don’t Work | Try this instead, so much easier…
Statistically, 95% of New Year’s resolutions do not make it past 15th January. There’s only one New Year’s resolution that I’ve ever stuck too; that was ten years ago. It was too ‘not make any more New Year’s resolutions’, and I haven’t done since. The biggest problem is our habits. In my most recent newsletter, […]
How to Find Your Happiness
Everybody has this line of happiness. Or at least that’s what I like to call it. If there’s one thing I’ve learned above everything else, it’s that life is a balancing act between clinging to our desires and pushing away our non-desires. Our idea of happiness is very much distorted from a young age. When […]
5 Ways to get Peace of Mind Right Now
Before we talk about how to gain peace of mind, perhaps we should look at what peace of mind is. Although we all have a slightly different definition there is a universal form of peace of mind that we can all resonate with. Peace of mind is a calmness where we are not currently affected by […]
Favourite Peace of Mind Quotes
I love quotes. They have this ability to uplift us without having to read a whole chapter. I put together a few of my favourite ‘peace of mind’ quotes for you to enjoy. Feel free to pin them on Pinterest, or share this post on Facebook, Twitter or anywhere else. Take a deep breath, listen to your […]
3 Things You Need to Know before Starting Meditation
In my late 20s and having heard about meditation from a TV programme, I thought it would be cool – the whole essence of becoming a calmer person had massive appeal to me. I made myself comfortable, settled down for my planned 30 minutes and told myself I wasn’t going to move, not even to scratch if […]
The Invisible Shackles: How Your Hidden Attachments Trap You
Let’s cut through the noise. Forget Disney’s “Let it Go”—we’re digging deeper. Ever thought about why you’re struggling, even when you’re doing all the “right” things? It’s the invisible chains you’ve wrapped around yourself, mate. No, not the physical ones—though those can be buggers too. I’m pointing to your internal attachments, the ones you don’t […]
3 Ways to Find Happiness RIGHT NOW!!
How is that search for happiness going? If you are anything like me you might describe it as ongoing; it is a constant search for something that is going to make us feel better. We spend so much time grabbing onto something we want next, the ever present desires that we think will lift our […]
5 Unconventional Ways to Stop Dozing Off During Meditation
Are you the type of person who sits down to meditate and wakes up wondering why you’re drooling on your meditation cushion? Let’s face it, meditation is meant to relax you, but perhaps you’re getting a little too relaxed. Too Zen to stay conscious, as it were. So, how do you find that delicate balance […]
Are you addicted to thinking? Can’t stop Thinking?
Help, I can’t stop thinking! Whenever anybody mentions addictions we immediately jump to thinking they mean something like alcohol, drug or sex addiction. Although these are very real and arguably more destructive than many of the more subtle addictions, we shouldn’t ignore the subtle addictions and how much they can hold us back. Did you ever […]
The Blame Game: Why Pointing Fingers Steals Your Inner Peace and How to Stop
Ever find yourself stuck in the middle of a blame cycle? It’s easier than admitting you’ve got your own stuff, isn’t it? The boss becomes the villain for your work stress, your partner’s shortcomings become the reason for your unhappiness, and life’s obstacles? Well, they’re just conspiring against you. But here’s the kicker: Is this […]