by Nicola | Aug 12, 2015 | Blog
We have many expressions linking our emotions to our gut – from the simple intuitive “gut feeling”, to anxious “butterflies in your stomach”, to the traumatic “gut wrenching”. That’s because the brain and the gastrointestinal system are intimately connected. The...
by Nicola | Oct 3, 2014 | Blog
So often we focus on ‘when things go wrong’ but we need to equally focus on ‘when things go right’. Our emotions provide an important function by breaking into our conscious awareness so we pay attention. Mindfulness is paying attention- and...
by Nicola | Jul 15, 2014 | Blog
In keeping with the theme of self-nurturing behaviour let’s take time out. We work for longer now than ever before. For some people not being productive or relaxing is considered a ‘waste of time’. I remember a friend at university who said “plenty of time to rest...
by Nicola | Jun 15, 2014 | Blog
The last blog was about engagement- being an active player in life and not a passenger. A complimentary discussion therefore involves regret- what we do not do. Whilst we all determine our prioritise and what gives us meaning there are some common threads to having...
by Nicola | May 30, 2014 | Blog
I was talking to a woman about her life and she said “stress is what gets you up in the morning”. I am still shocked and saddened for her. Living is what gets me up! Engagement with life is one component of successful or positive ageing, and I would suggest vital...
