Working with a coach or healer, yoga or meditation teacher, is most successful when there you have a natural rapport with them. The aim of the blog is to provide valuable insights and also to give you a feel for Joanne’s style.
We all tell stories. Creating meaning of the endless flow of information that we take in and the experiences we have. Using stories to navigate our way through life, making ourselves a map of the world that we can use and share and turn unknown territory into known. That’s the human lot. Watch what happens, […]
As a pet lover myself, I want to share the potential for flower remedies to enhance the health and happiness of our furry companions. Just as flowers bring vibrancy to our gardens, these natural remedies can infuse vitality into our dogs’ lives, supporting their holistic wellbeing in a gentle and nurturing way. What are flower […]
Over the last year in our online mindfulness & meditation class, we have been practising the Tara Brach RAIN meditation as a technique for dealing with difficult emotions. Tara Brach is one of the core practitioners of this approach. Uncomfortable feelings like anger, despair, fear, shame, or hopelessness can make us feel alone. It’s hard […]
In my mind, one of the biggest failings of how we live is the amount of effort everything takes! We have deified productivity to the extent that any form of rest gets undermined by thoughts of “I should” or even just “I could” be doing this useful thing instead. As a result, we often mistake […]
You’ve probably seen the meme that goes round social media about how it’s not your body that’s tired, but your soul. It’s such a good description of how many of my clients have been feeling especially after the last few years, and it makes it obvious why physical rest and self-care isn’t always enough. In […]
Most leaders are aware that their personality has some impact on their success. Our strengths help us win, and our weaknesses can let us down. The more we know and develop our strengths while supporting and planning around our growth areas, the better we can design businesses that serve owners, employees and customers alike. So, […]
Five ways to manage stress and mindset for health It can be easy to forget that health is our most important asset. Many of us take our good health for granted until we fall ill. I don’t just mean physical health, I mean the entire package – mental wellbeing included. Think about a well-tended garden, […]
How can anxiety be managed? What is anxiety? Anxiety affects about 10% of the population for periods of their life or in some cases for all of it. It can also affect any of us in response to specific life events – we have a test, we have a serious argument, parents split up, uncertainty […]
We know we feel good when we are outside with the fresh air and sunshine on our face… but why? Let’s look at how nature benefits our mental health. Research shows that spending time in nature improves our wellbeing and eases anxiety and depression. There are many reasons why this is the case, for example: […]
How to be happier in life… Your levels of happiness might have decreased in recent times or you may feel that you have never really felt a high level of joy. You are in the right place, welcome to the first part of my two-part blog series about the components of happiness, things you can […]
Money can’t buy happiness, this much we know. But, there are ways we can cultivate happiness through simple practices that work. Happiness is made up of several elements, as explained in Stress-Free Living, a book by Dr Amit Sood, published by the Mayo Clinic. The work is based on several research studies looking at ways […]
Emotional resilience is directly linked to stress and the way in which we use and look after our energy. Here are four ways you can improve your emotional resilience, and in turn lower your stress levels. These tips are simple but effective and can be used before, during or after a stressful situation. Sealing your […]
The Stories We Tell: How to Reframe Them for a Successful & Happy Life
We all tell stories. Creating meaning of the endless flow of information that we take in and the experiences we have. Using stories to navigate our way through life, making ourselves a map of the world that we can use and share and turn unknown territory into known. That’s the human lot. Watch what happens, […]
How to Enhance Your Dog’s Health with Flower Remedies
As a pet lover myself, I want to share the potential for flower remedies to enhance the health and happiness of our furry companions. Just as flowers bring vibrancy to our gardens, these natural remedies can infuse vitality into our dogs’ lives, supporting their holistic wellbeing in a gentle and nurturing way. What are flower […]
Why the Tara Brach RAIN meditation is helpful for difficult emotions
Over the last year in our online mindfulness & meditation class, we have been practising the Tara Brach RAIN meditation as a technique for dealing with difficult emotions. Tara Brach is one of the core practitioners of this approach. Uncomfortable feelings like anger, despair, fear, shame, or hopelessness can make us feel alone. It’s hard […]
The Art of Effortless Living: 6 Transformative Ideas to Relieve Stress and Embrace Your Best Self
In my mind, one of the biggest failings of how we live is the amount of effort everything takes! We have deified productivity to the extent that any form of rest gets undermined by thoughts of “I should” or even just “I could” be doing this useful thing instead. As a result, we often mistake […]
The secrets of rest and self-care for productivity
You’ve probably seen the meme that goes round social media about how it’s not your body that’s tired, but your soul. It’s such a good description of how many of my clients have been feeling especially after the last few years, and it makes it obvious why physical rest and self-care isn’t always enough. In […]
Have you got the soul of a leader?
Most leaders are aware that their personality has some impact on their success. Our strengths help us win, and our weaknesses can let us down. The more we know and develop our strengths while supporting and planning around our growth areas, the better we can design businesses that serve owners, employees and customers alike. So, […]
Five ways to manage stress and mindset for health
Five ways to manage stress and mindset for health It can be easy to forget that health is our most important asset. Many of us take our good health for granted until we fall ill. I don’t just mean physical health, I mean the entire package – mental wellbeing included. Think about a well-tended garden, […]
Managing anxiety for a happier life
How can anxiety be managed? What is anxiety? Anxiety affects about 10% of the population for periods of their life or in some cases for all of it. It can also affect any of us in response to specific life events – we have a test, we have a serious argument, parents split up, uncertainty […]
How nature benefits your mental health
We know we feel good when we are outside with the fresh air and sunshine on our face… but why? Let’s look at how nature benefits our mental health. Research shows that spending time in nature improves our wellbeing and eases anxiety and depression. There are many reasons why this is the case, for example: […]
How to bring more happiness into your life: joyful attention & kind attention
How to be happier in life… Your levels of happiness might have decreased in recent times or you may feel that you have never really felt a high level of joy. You are in the right place, welcome to the first part of my two-part blog series about the components of happiness, things you can […]
How to bring more happiness into your life: positive interpretations of life
Money can’t buy happiness, this much we know. But, there are ways we can cultivate happiness through simple practices that work. Happiness is made up of several elements, as explained in Stress-Free Living, a book by Dr Amit Sood, published by the Mayo Clinic. The work is based on several research studies looking at ways […]
How to improve emotional resilience
Emotional resilience is directly linked to stress and the way in which we use and look after our energy. Here are four ways you can improve your emotional resilience, and in turn lower your stress levels. These tips are simple but effective and can be used before, during or after a stressful situation. Sealing your […]