I think the challenges that a heartbreak brings are underestimated.We do not talk about it much.Often well intentioned and caring friends and family will give us advice and try to cheer us up so we can get over it as soon as possible.Breakups happen to anyone but that doesn’t make them less painful or challenging.And we need to honour that.Our …
Homecoming
I used to find it really hard to express my feelings, to show vulnerability and reach out for support.I guess since an early age I learnt to cope on my own.Not because I couldn’t have had support. But because I didn’t want to cause any trouble or be a burden. Plus, in my mind, asking for help and showing vulnerability …
Do you need a Breakdown Cover?
I recently upgraded the breakdown cover for my car. It is called Rescue plus!It covers you at home or away.It gives me peace of mind to know that someone has my back. This breakdown cover made me think of my one to one programme clients and the comprehensive “cover” they get. I don’t rescue anyone,I hold space so they can …
Don’t get over it
I totally get that you want to get over your heartbreak as soon as possible. But I’m so glad I simply didn’t get OVER mine, as I had done before. It was a “through” rather than an “over” I’m grateful that I followed that inner voice that told me to do things differently. Because the voice was right. It was …
5 Keys to manageable Self-Care during Heartbreak
In order to recover and get back on your feet after a heartbreak you need to start taking care of yourself and your needs. This especially applies if you are a caring person by nature, used to put everyone else’s need first, including his! So this isn’t about him anymore but about YOU. I consider self- care to be the …
Addicted to him? Your body says so
You miss him and it really hurts. You are totally overwhelmed with feelings of sadness, grief, confusion, anger at times and even suicidal despair, to name a few. The emotional challenges that a breakup or a divorce bring are countless. And the pain is real. So real that it can be seen on brain scans. Seriously. Brain studies done on people after a romantic rejection …
Nature, Self-care and Darjeeling afternoon Tea
Nature is my home and today I went for a long overdue walk in the countryside. I left it for later on Monday and didn’t happen and then on Tuesday and it didn’t happen either. Today I have the luxury of time and the “I’ll do it later” became the “I’ll do it NOW. A formula that tends to work …
Self-loving-kindness
Don’t waste your time trying to change others Or fighting with the reality of your life. You cannot change others but you can change the way you relate with yourself. Today, right now, in this very moment, you can choose acceptance over denial You can choose loving-kindness over hard judgement. You can choose to acknowledge even if just one thing …
Give the Flowers a Chance
Flower Essences are an ancient healing art that was reawaken in the West by Physician and Healer Dr Edward Back in the 1930s. Well ahead of his time, this amazing man realised that body and mind are not two but one. He turned to Mother Nature’s most precious and beautiful gift: Flowers, and harvested their energy to heal and treat …
A forgiveness bouquet to welcome Spring
Happy Spring Equinox! My favourite time of the year starts NOW! Things can only get better. Sunshine, light and warmth. And flowers galore. Speaking of which… I rescued some flowers on Saturday. There were some beautiful daffodils in my garden and the mini beast from the east was coming. Honestly. I’m not joking. That was the name of the snow storm we just had …