Negative emotions, such a sadness, anger, guilt, shame and fear can be draining and can contribute to a reduced state of health and wellbeing. Such emotions can also contribute significantly to conditions of fatigue and pain. It goes without saying that when we experience negative emotions, we are not in a particularly happy place or feeling at…
Chronic illness: A mental disorder?
Living with chronic illness such as chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia (CFS/FM) certainly has its trials! There are a myriad of symptoms which present challenges for people, but even worse than these, for many people, is the disbelief of others about the reality of their conditions. Despite the opinions of many, CFS/FM are genuine physical…
How do you welcome the day?
Most people follow a routine for commencing each day: some may begin by waking up to an alarm and then snoozing on for a while longer before getting up while others may get straight out of bed and commence the day with a shower, a morning walk or prayer. There are countless ways in which…
The Breath of Life
Most of us breathe from the chest and consequently use only around 20 percent of our lung capacity. Chest or shallow breathing reduces energy levels and vitality, and also reduces our resistance to disease. Our bodies function better when all its cells are receiving a good supply of oxygen, and this is achieved through…
Honouring Your Self
Are you on Auto Pilot, and do you find yourself charging through the day, trying to cover all of the tasks that are on your plate? Chances are that if you are like the majority of people who have a work schedule, you go from one thing to the next, and often wonder how you…