Life can throw up all kinds of challenges. It feels like we’ve all got through a pandemic, only to find a huge financial/cost of living challenge, alongside instability in politics and biblical rain reminding us of the climate crisis. Charities are really feeling it, with a number of people we support sharing …
Situations around us change. Nothing is forever and there will always be shifts and twists and turns, especially if we are being brave, trying new things, or working to make an impact in society. Being a human can be hard, we live in extremely volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous times. We can …
I’m not really a fan of winter in the UK. I struggle like many of us do with the reduction of light and the departure of the sun for days on end. Last year however I discovered the magic of the electric blanket, and have already started using it this year to …
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about what makes a powerful relationship. And by relationship I mean any kind of relationship – friendships, work colleagues, family, partnership. I’ve been thinking about what happens within a relationship when people don’t fully say how they feel or what they think. Gabor Maté says ‘trauma …
I hope you are well today. It’s raining cats and dogs here in Brighton and Hove, but I am embracing the cosiness. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about our tendency to chase happiness. We’re encouraged to make decisions, often decisions about what to buy and how to look, with the promise …
I’ve been reminded of the following quote this week, and wanted to share it: ‘There will be times when standing alone feels too hard, too scary, and we’ll doubt our ability to make our way through the uncertainty. Someone, somewhere, will say, ‘Don’t do it. You don’t have what it takes to …
This week we have a special guest post by Tina Clarke. Tina is a Somatic Educator & Coach for those with Chronic Health Issues, their carers and supporters. She has twenty years experience in the mind and body wellness field and works online with groups and one-to-one. You can find out more about …
When we’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed, burnt out, or anxious we tend to move around quickly and frenetically from one task to another. We do this because it’s what we feel is needed to get everything done. That hasty movement from one thing to another tells us subconsciously that if we are having …
I’ve spoken to a number of people recently about how much they value creativity. As I’ve listened to them explain what that looks like for them, I’ve noticed a feeling of wonder, calm, and inspiration. I’ve noticed myself, during such interactions, vowing to do more creative things as well. Only the other …
This week we have a post by Bird facilitator Jo Martyn. Jo is the founder and facilitator of Urban Hikes in London and she is guest blogging to share her recent insights around nature, how our mental health is benefited by engaging in nature, and the power of trying something new. Enjoy… ‘I live in …
