It’s important to be suspicious of surveys and always check who commissioned them (people who eat three bags of crisps a day are happier than those who eat an apple….claims a new Walkers survey). But still, a new report sayingContinue reading… When silence is no longer golden
Author: Jane Matthews
How I remembered to practice what I preach
In the last few weeks I’ve been seeking out posts from writers who suffer ‘stage fright’ as their books are published. Me too. While I’ve been drafting posts to tell people about my latest book – Living Softly – myContinue reading… How I remembered to practice what I preach
My top ten books of 2025
It’s been a bumper year for reading, not least because I joined a book club which has exposed me to plenty of books I wouldn’t have chosen for myself. I even enjoyed reading a few of them 😉 Anyway, withContinue reading… My top ten books of 2025
Tuneful tips on minding your mind
‘There is nothing in this world that can hurt you as much as your own thoughts’, said the Buddha. Which is why we put such emphasis on becoming aware of any damaging or limiting thoughts in the Heal Your LifeContinue reading… Tuneful tips on minding your mind
A lesson in minding my mind
Is there anything more annoying than not being able to get to your own front gate because legions of inconsiderate parents on the school run have grid-locked the neighbourhood? At least that was what I was telling myself as IContinue reading… A lesson in minding my mind
Expand: step outside your comfort zone
What have you got to lose by trying something new? So often we say we want our lives to change and improve, and yet we go on doing the same things in the same ways, thinking the same thoughts we’veContinue reading… Expand: step outside your comfort zone
Give: become a part of something bigger than yourself
Many of us spend a large amount of time giving to others, whether it is making time for our friends or undertaking duties for family members. But our kindnesses can sometimes be limited to people we know, or whatever weContinue reading… Give: become a part of something bigger than yourself
Grow: get to know yourself better
All of the activities in Have the Best Year of Your Life are about growth in some way – as growth is inevitable as you take the steps towards changing your life. But once a week, these dedicated Grow exercises will encourage you toContinue reading… Grow: get to know yourself better
Everything stops for tea?
Fast food, fast lane, superfast broadband….it seems the goal of every service provider is to make our lives quicker. The trouble with ‘fast’ is that it so often also means unconscious. The faster they hurry us, the less we notice. IContinue reading… Everything stops for tea?
Why it always helps to sit beside the track…
My next book, Living Softly, shares three principles for living a more peaceful and fulfilling life: Mind your Mind, Be Kind, and Make Space for Grace. From time to time, as I work on the book, I want to expandContinue reading… Why it always helps to sit beside the track…