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We all have a tendency at times to catastrophise our thoughts, make false assumptions and over-generalise our internal and external statements, often…

This article discusses the powerful and transformative effects of practising mindfulness by intentionally focusing attention on the present moment, e…

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Most of us have experienced, or at least witnessed, performance anxiety, be it in sports, exams or work presentations. Take sport; I've learned much…

I know it’s hotter than ever right now, but try, if you can, to think back to the winter.  Six months ago you may have been sitting at your desk, or…

I recently enjoyed a couple of hours with a local photographer, a gift from my Step-mum to share with my Dad. We headed up the Northumberland coast t…

My friend Robert, who lives in Lincolnshire and with whom I correspond via email, is a keen vegetable gardener in his small back garden. Amongst all…

‘The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.’ Eleano…