'I haven't got time to meditate'
'I can’t simply switch my brain off'
'I could be doing 10 other things in the time it would take me to meditate'
These are a few of the reasons why I never really bothered to persevere with any form of mindfulness meditation. I'm a multi-tasker and I like to be productive with my time. If I had any ‘down time’ I would always prefer to read or even sleep rather than try to meditate! However, after listening to a few podcasts from like-minded grounded people talking through how they made meditation work for them, and hearing about the difference it made to their mental health, I thought I'd give it a go…I was happy to realise meditation doesn't have to take place somewhere exotic like Bali, while sitting alongside some monks, or while on a silent retreat etc etc. Actually, my bedroom in Buckhurst Hill is just fine! Phew.
Read moreIt’s nearly four years since I left my job as an Event Manager. A job that I once loved but one that became what I would call ‘stressful’. I think we all know that stress has a negative impact on our physical and mental wellbeing. Being in a constant state of ‘fight or flight' mode’ can exhaust our bodies and also our brain, lead to a build-up in cortisol levels, and also cause excessive strain for our muscles. We all know that massage and reflexology can help with stress, as most of you book with me for this very reason. So I thought I’d just delve a little deeper so that we can all understand the reasons why this is…
Read moreHunched over a desk all day, commuting in a packed and stressful tube environment, picking up our kids, lifting heavy loads without bending our knees, lack of sleep, exercise injuries and the biggest of all…stress. Do any of these sound familiar?
Read moreSelf-care and Me: A helpful little guide with a few of my favourite things to help you cling on to some chill time this September…
From incense sticks to listening to James Blake in the bath, here are a few of my current favourite things to help me relax during some snatched moments to myself...hope these are helpful for you too!
M&M x
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