Christmas and the holidays are very different this year. One of the most liberating and unique Christmas years I had was when I chose to spend Christmas by myself, alone. My friends and family expressed concern: “Alone? At Christmas?” insinuating, ‘What on earth are you thinking?!’ (or even … READ MORE
Good old wine o’clock, or gin o’clock. Or whatever. There’s nothing wrong with a tipple, but what happens when you can’t locate your ‘off switch’ when you’re drinking alcohol? We all think we drink for fun, but if fun is sinking … READ MORE
Q: What do Jim Carrey, Tom Daley and Posh Spice all have in common? A: They have all experienced the benefits of creative visualisation! At age 9 Tom Daley visualised himself taking part and winning a medal in the London … READ MORE
Many of us can be intimidated by the idea of spending time just by ourselves, let alone going on a solo holiday, but what are the upsides of embarking on adventures for one? I talked with “In the moment” magazine … READ MORE
It’s easier to feel alone in the cold and dark of winter and I talked with Jo Carnegie from In the moment magazine to come up with with some solutions for loneliness: “Here’s a scenario for you. I’m a 42-year-old … READ MORE
I often seek out analogies and metaphors, they speak to me because they remind me that the human experience is collective, and this soothes me because it helps me to remember: I am not alone. An analogy I have been … READ MORE
Yes! If you feel you need to give yourself a break from alcohol, then having a focused, structured time period in which to do this will make it easier. Our self-esteem gets a boost anytime we carry out what we … READ MORE
As we head towards the shortest day it is helpful to consider fresh ways to keep misery at bay and stay upbeat and positive amidst the dark and cold! When you first wake up, take a moment to connect with … READ MORE
One of the lesser known facets of my work is midwifery. Yes, whether helping people to recover from a broken heart, unhappy employment, blocked creativity, painful addictions, out-of-date limits on health, happiness, love or income, I help people birth new … READ MORE
Brrr! As the nights draw in and we enter ‘flu season’ it can be easy to be convinced that we need to spend this time of year feeling tired, depleted or even ill. However, in my experience with the right … READ MORE
