Observing Gentleness

Why are we told to be kind to each other but not to ourselves? How is it that we can be shockingly mean with our self-talk with things we wouldn’t dream of saying to anyone else? Do you feel lazy or self-indulgent if you rest, take part in calming pursuits or seek out...

Turtle Time

We are creatures of cycles and rhythms. We organise our lives into seasons, anniversaries or random dates and we celebrate, commiserate or go full-on turtle depending on the memory or trigger. Triggers tend to be associated with a negative or bad reaction but really...

123 ABC Breathing Technique

Despite all good intentions, stress and anxieties can creep in and bubble just below the surface of your awareness or land unannounced with a bang.  Stress can cause breath-holding or rapid (over) breathing that can lead to hyperventilation and panic attacks. A...

Binaural Waves

​Sometime ago, during a particularly dark night of the soul, I listened to music with binaural beats. I have back-related tinnitus and extreme sound sensitivity but found the music to be soothing.​What is this sorcery I hear you say? It was time to research. ...

Be Gentle with Yourself

Why are we told to be kind to each other but not to ourselves? How is it that we can be shockingly mean with our self-talk with things we wouldn’t dream of saying to anyone else? Do you feel lazy or self-indulgent if you rest, take part in calming pursuits or seek out...