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Why finding your tribe is important

Why finding your tribe is important

The importance of being part of a tribe As a species (humans) we are not very good at surviving as individuals. We haven't got powerful claws or jaws to defend ourselves. Nor are we particularly good at running fast or climbing trees to avoid predators. So in order to survive we need to belong to a pack, a tribe of like minded people (family, club, organisation). In that tribe, through collaboration, increased vigilance and muscle and mind power, we have managed to carve a niche out in the natural world. In fact we have become the number one species. So…
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6 Ways to use nature to help with relaxation

6 Ways to use nature to help with relaxation

Forest Bathing (Shinrin yoku) and Relaxation Shinrin-yoku is a Japanese term that literally means "forest bathing," and it refers to the practice of immersing oneself in nature as a way to promote health and well-being. It involves spending time in a natural setting, such as a forest or park, and engaging with the environment using all five senses. Studies have shown that shinrin-yoku can reduce stress, lower blood pressure, boost immune function, and improve mood. From Canva AI Promoting relaxation Relaxation: I don't know if you are a walker, someone that likes to go out in nature. Walking can be…
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How work life balance helps you?

How work life balance helps you?

Work life balance Work life balance: “You will never feel truly satisfied by work until you are satisfied by life.” Heather Schuck, The Working Mum Manifesto Work life balance is a good thing to plan for! It supports well being as well as helps us use our brains more effectively, whether in our private or professional lives. Extra curricular activity is an example of work life balance. That phrase "Extra curricular activity" reminds me of school, with the extra curricular activities being something we did after school. For me it was football practice or the gym club. The "extra" implies…
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How to find in Every Cloud a silver lining

How to find in Every Cloud a silver lining

Every Cloud has a silver lining The inspiration for this Blog came from a discovery I made in the weekend. When driving home from a nearby town I felt the urge to pop into a local park. There was a sign in the carpark advertising a pop up Christmas shop, run by Every Cloud. As it was dark and dingy outside I decided to go to the nicely lit converted barn housing the shop. On the shop walls hung paintings for sale, as well as Christmas decorations and seasonal preserves to buy, jams of all flavours. The warm cosy atmosphere…
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Gratitude and how to use it to be Happy!

Gratitude and how to use it to be Happy!

The struggle ends when gratitude beginsNeale Donald Walsch "Gratitude" practice is one of those therapeutic and personal development tools that is often cited in books and on trainings. So what is the underpinning theory that accounts for its effectiveness, its ability to "end struggle"? How can it make us feel happier and give us a sense of wellbeing that makes us feel relaxed and more able to come up with solutions? Here are some insightful quotations that point to the answer: Additional Gratitude Quotes: Of all the 'attitudes' we can acquire, surely the attitude of gratitude is the most important…
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International day of Friendship

International day of Friendship

I would rather walk with a friend in the dark, than alone in the light.” — Helen Keller When you look at life and people that are resilient and happy, often there is something in their lives that makes the difference. One of the key differences is that they have a strong support network. That support network could comprise of family, work colleagues , professional care (e.g. doctors), friends and often companion animals (Don't you just love that picture!). As it is International day of Friendship today lets focus a little bit on friendship. So what is it about friendship…
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