Managing Negative Thoughts
It’s funny the things we remember from our early years at school. I remember the fairy floss we used to have at our school fete each year and the machine … Continue reading Managing Negative Thoughts
ReadmoreNurturing Optimism
There are a lot of misconceptions about what is “optimism”. Optimism is not blind faith in the good and it’s not simply seeing the glass as half full. It may … Continue reading Nurturing Optimism
ReadmoreLearn To Meditate: Mindfulness Skills for a Balanced Life Weekend Workshop
Would you like to add to your toolkit of skills that will help you deal with life’s challenges? Perhaps you have a stressful job, a challenging relationship or a difficult … Continue reading Learn To Meditate: Mindfulness Skills for a Balanced Life Weekend Workshop
ReadmoreHow Positive Emotions Build Resilience
I love Sydney at this time of year. I love the long, warm days with cooler nights. I love how, after the heat of the day, Sydney’s sea breeze keeps … Continue reading How Positive Emotions Build Resilience
ReadmoreManaging Those Negative Thoughts
My father-in-law passed away earlier this year, two weeks before his 97thbirthday. When my husband emptied his house, he discovered 2 boxes filled with hundreds of slides which we found, … Continue reading Managing Those Negative Thoughts
ReadmoreGratitude, kindness & compassion
My parents came to Australia as refugees in the 1950s. The neighbourhood was not welcoming. Although their English was good, their accents were strong. Australians at that time were unfamiliar … Continue reading Gratitude, kindness & compassion
ReadmoreReflections
This beautiful photo was captured by a friend of mine whilst holidaying in Italy. It made me think of this word “reflection”, in fact you might say it made me … Continue reading Reflections
ReadmoreMindfulness Skills For A Balanced Life (Tuesday Evenings)
Are you looking for coping skills to deal with life’s challenges? You may have a stressful job. a challenging relationship or a difficult health issue. Or maybe there’s just too … Continue reading Mindfulness Skills For A Balanced Life (Tuesday Evenings)
ReadmoreIncreasing Your Positivity
I’m fortunate to live in one of Sydney’s leafy suburbs, surrounded by a variety of different trees and bushes. And where there are trees, there is wildlife. This morning a … Continue reading Increasing Your Positivity
ReadmoreMindfulness Skills Level 2
In our introductory course, Mindfulness Skills For A Balanced Life, you learned how to manage stress and strong emotions, and you experienced what it was like to let go of … Continue reading Mindfulness Skills Level 2
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