Posts Tagged ‘Mindful Living’
Self-Compassion vs. Self-Criticism: How RAIN Helps You Be Kinder to Yourself
When life gets hard, most of us have an inner critic that jumps in before anyone else can. It’s that voice that says, “You should’ve done better,” or “Why can’t you ever get it right?” If you live with ADHD, perfectionism, or chronic self-doubt, this voice can be especially loud. It’s one of the ways…
Read MoreADHD and the Mental Load: Letting Go of “Shoulds” in Family Life
Does it ever feel like everyone around you is doing more, more activities, more outings, more achievements, and you’re just trying to make it through the day without forgetting the laundry in the washer… again? You’re not alone. Many parents with ADHD feel this pressure even more strongly, especially when the mental load of family…
Read MoreHow to Create a Mindful Workspace: Tips for Small Business Owners
How to Create a Mindful Workspace: Practical Tips for Small Business Owners Your workspace is more than just a desk—it’s where ideas spark, goals take shape, and the daily hustle unfolds. But if your environment feels cluttered, distracting, or stressful, it can be hard to focus, let alone thrive. Creating a mindful workspace helps you…
Read MoreSix ways to increase your emotional bank account
In a relationship, it is vital to consider keeping your emotional bank account firmly in the black. Dipping into the red can lead to disaster. In her research on how a steady diet of positive emotions can help you thrive in life, Psychologist Dr Barbara Fredrickson, identified that it requires a ratio of three positive…
Read MoreHow to change your mindset to improve your relationship
When we are in a long-term relationship, the early days of passionate love start to wear off, and we move into a more comfortable, deeper, steady type of love that comes with the feelings of security you have with a long-term partner. But often, we get annoyed by our partner’s quirks, habits, or perceived faults,…
Read MoreWhat’s your love language?
It’s essential to know your partner’s and your own love language so you can connect with each other on a deeper level and express affection and love to them in a way that they can appreciate and deeply connect to. My language is ‘Acts of Service.’ If I come home and someone has emptied the…
Read MoreSeven ways to increase emotional intimacy with your partner
After years spent together, raising your family, and putting your career, family, and other demands of a busy life before your relationship, it may be time to start to put your relationship first. It’s time to think about ways to increase emotional intimacy with your partner. The love you have for each other is still…
Read MoreHow to navigate change when your adult child moves home
We often celebrate the freedom that comes when our kids leave home. But sometimes, life takes an unexpected turn — and your nest starts to refill when your adult child moves back home. It’s a change that can feel both comforting and challenging. Creating harmony in this new living situation means setting boundaries, communicating openly,…
Read MoreWant a good night’s sleep? Read these tips.
We all know that getting a good night’s sleep sets you up for a more productive day the next day but did you know that sleep plays a significant role in overall health and wellbeing? Getting good sleep contributes to mental, emotional, and physical wellness improves your quality of life, and contributes to longevity. Setting…
Read MoreDark Chocolate – A healthy treat?
Ah, dark chocolate, while we may crave a sweet treat in our day, is this a healthy option compared to other sweet treats? I’ve been trying to cut out, or at least cut down on, my sugar intake, and after reading the health benefits of dark chocolate, I thought I might have found an excellent…
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