Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Works

Have you ever been to therapy but just found it all to hard to apply in every day life? Or left feeling there is something wrong with you? I have! My quest for personal growth and emotional wellbeing finally led me to Mindfulness and then to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). …

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Are Your Expectations About Happiness Causing You Pain?

Are you finding it difficult to enjoy life? Maybe happiness keeps slipping through your fingers. If you are driven by what lies in the future, then this is most likely the problem. Goals are a wonderful and necessary part of a fulfilling life, providing direction and a sense of accomplishment.Yet, there…

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Just Breathe: Discover The Power Of Your Breath

Have you ever seen the bumper sticker “Just Breathe” –  and in that moment realized your breath was so constricted you were hardly breathing at all? I have... One morning stands out for me. I discovered on the school run that one of my three boys was meant to take some "home-baking" to school that…

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Daily Mindfulness: The ‘No’ Meditation Option

Daily mindfulness might conjure up an image of someone sitting in the Yogi position meditating. However, meditation is only one way to enjoy the benefits of mindfulness. Even more important is the practice of Daily Mindfulness. The simple practice of being aware of what you are experiencing in the present moment,…

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