The Right Place to be Mindful
I am writing this blog post sitting on a tiny stool carved from a log in a tepee. As I look around, I am surrounded
Category: food for thought
Speak Without Fear
We had developed a concept for an airport wireless information console and it was my turn to present it to a couple of hundred students, design
Magical moments at the Big Retreat Wales
It was unusual for me to be up with the early birds. My reward…one of the first to catch a glimpse of the glistening estuary
All you need for healthy, happy living
The Ark is the local independent health hub in the centre of Haverfordwest. The health food shop and the health care clinic provide all you
What is Viniyoga?
This is a question I am frequently asked, particularly by new yoga students and beginners. On my flyers and website I describe it as “A
The best (and worst) Mindfulness and Meditation Jokes of all time
If you’re someone that practices or works with mindulness or meditation, you’ll be well aware of the humorous side to these very serious subjects. Not everyone
Happiness is Sunshine
When you’ve been through the mill, especially if you haven’t and may never actually wholly extricate yourself from the grinding cogs of the mill, happiness
Five good reasons to catch the lurgy
Having recently returned from a 14 day retreat, I thought it apt to reflect and share some notes you may find useful. The unfortunate twist
Are you REALLY ‘fine’?
A study of 2,000 adults commissioned by the Mental Health Foundation has found that the average adult will say “I’m fine” 14 times a week, though
10 Keys to Happier Living
Over the last 12 months and subconsciously years before that, I have been studying what really makes people happy. What makes people tick? What doesn’t? And why?
The Secrets of the Sourdough Starter
There’s nothing quite like a loaf of freshly baked bread. The physical work, mixing and kneading, the waiting, the joy of the steaming crust and
Living the Dream as a Welsh Potter
Have you ever dreamed of disappearing into the countryside to live life as a potter? Where you can wake up and draw inspiration from the
Step outside your comfort zone
Last month I struggled to catch my breath after cycling up one hill. This weekend I cycled 40 miles of undulating hills through the beautiful
Protect your thyroid
Do you experience fatigue, weight gain, dry skin, depression, brittle nails and hair, feeling cold and pale? Have you considered if you have a thyroid
Wellbeing at work: Managing work-life balance
Those who know me well will understand why I find the recent story about a female professional being asked to leave on her first day of
