by Joan | Oct 20, 2016 | Change, Inspiration, mindfulness, nature, Personal development, Wellbeing, Wellbeing Tips
I’ve just returned from forest bathing in Japan. A friend and I walked the Kumano Kodo, an ancient pilgrimage route that wends its way through a series of Shinto Buddhist shrines. For five days and six nights we immersed ourselves in nature, waking each day with...
by Joan | Apr 14, 2016 | Change, coaching, goal setting, Inspiration, Wellbeing
Got something you’ve been putting off but want to get started on? Perhaps its as simple as a healthy eating plan, or as tricky as designing a clever new app, or finally learning a musical instrument. Whatever it is, if you’ve been feeling a little too...
by Joan | Jan 30, 2015 | coaching, Inspiration, Wellbeing
“We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” – Joseph Campbell This year I made a new year’s resolution not to have any resolutions. And it wasn’t because I don’t believe in the power of...
by Joan | Nov 2, 2014 | coaching, Inspiration, News
This story is one of my favourites for gently reminding us about the part we play in our own mishaps and marvellous adventures. A friend was having huge issues with her mother-in-law over many years. While she was able to reduce the anxiety she felt over time, she...
by Joan | May 5, 2014 | Inspiration, mindfulness
I recently spent a weekend collecting snails with my four year old nephew. These ‘pets’ held his attention completely as they slid delicately along, spreading their silvery trail amongst the lettuce leaves we picked. Patterns in nature have a quiet...
by Joan | Feb 5, 2013 | Inspiration, News
You’ve heard it before. Now science can tell you why laughter really is the best medicine. And just in time for April Fool’s Day. Apart from making us happy, laughter lets in oxygen which feeds your blood cells and the brain, and it also releases feel good...
