Yesterday I was searching for inspiring quotes to put on my Pinterest board and found one that said: “I am. Two of the most powerful words. For what you put after them shapes your reality.” This reminded me of an exercise I did years ago while training to be an NLP practitioner. It was quite simple: you can try it at home with a friend. Sit next to each other, one close enough to be … [Read more...] about Who are you? The answer will shape your reality
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What’s your Easter message – life or death?
Easter - what’s that all about? It moves around every year and can’t decide whether it’s about Jesus or fluffy bunnies or chocolate eggs or just a nice long weekend at the beginning of spring. But hidden within this seemingly unconnected symbolism is a consistent message, which is about binding ourselves to the cycle of nature - the renewal of life after the dark of winter. This … [Read more...] about What’s your Easter message – life or death?
What’s in a name? A story of self-acceptance
I look in the mirror and see my face, my eyes. It’s surprisingly uncomfortable. I speak the name: “Beverley.” But before I can go any further a thought pops into my head. “Why do those three syllables always sound like an order? Why does that name always make me stand to attention and assume the guilt position?” Beverley. It looks harmless enough when written down. … [Read more...] about What’s in a name? A story of self-acceptance
The day I found treasure in the clutter
I spent the whole of Good Friday crawling around on my hands and knees, clearing out the stuff we had accumulated in the loft. When my husband (then boyfriend) moved into my small flat four years ago, some of his stuff and what seemed half my life had to be moved into the space above our bedroom. It has stayed there, unloved and ignored, ever since - partly because we never got round to sorting it … [Read more...] about The day I found treasure in the clutter
Why I make the most of every day
Three years ago today, I lost one of my best friends to cancer. We had known each other for more than 25 years and shared many adventures together. We supported each other when we were down and applauded each other when we were up. She died a week before her 52nd birthday. A year later, when I was 53, I got married for the first time - on what would have been her 53rd birthday. At the reception, … [Read more...] about Why I make the most of every day
Writing to heal: how to be a proper journalist
I’m a passionate advocate of writing to heal. And as journalist of some 30-odd years (some of them very odd), I am naturally drawn to the practice of journaling. It’s a simple healing tool that can reduce stress, liberate you from limiting self-beliefs and even give your life new meaning. Research has found that writing about painful experiences boosts the immune system, reduces trips to the … [Read more...] about Writing to heal: how to be a proper journalist