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
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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
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
Commit – Show up for yourself
You’ve decided you want to change your life – that’s the first step complete. But it’s also arguably the easiest part – the challenge comes with sticking to your plans. When undertaking any change, there are always going to beContinue reading… Commit – Show up for yourself
A tale of three cats
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… A tale of three cats
Explore: Turn each day into an adventure
Have the Best Year of Your Life sets out seven key areas where your personal growth can take place, and where joy, discovery and change can enter your life. The first of these categories is EXPLORE. Exploring means slowing down,Continue reading… Explore: Turn each day into an adventure
Louise Hay and me
I often tell this story in workshops and thought it would be useful here because it explains why I do what I do… I first turned to Louise Hay’s book You can heal your life when I found myself inContinue reading… Louise Hay and me