Author: Frances Masters
[Tweet ” ‘There is a wisdom of the head and a wisdom of the heart’ Charles Dickens”] Beliefs are powerful things. For thousands of years human beings have been prepared to die in defense of their beliefs or kill to impose their beliefs on others. We all have a belief system. We create models of...
Read MoreWhen you consider your goals and aspirations for the coming year, do you make your vision bright and bold or are you reigned in by fears and self limiting beliefs? Do you have a ‘big idea’ that will never see the light of day because you either think it is unachievable or that you do...
Read MoreIn our extraordinary imaginations, we can time travel, floating back to the past or drifting forward to the future at will. Imagining the end of our life might seem like a depressing exercise. It is, however, an extraordinarily powerful Buddhist practice which has the potential to dramatically affect how we live in the here and...
Read More[Tweet “‘You never know how strong you are until being strong is your only choice’ – Bob Marley”] Some professional experiences are so profound they have the power to shift perception in a moment. Our clients are so often our teachers. Many years ago, as a trainee Rogerian counsellor, I came to understand self harm...
Read MoreThe transition from one year to another is a hugely significant time. There is a real symbolism in reviewing the past and envisioning the future. It is a period for both reflection and renewal. But how will you narrate the tale of the old year and how will you begin to tell the story of...
Read More‘Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things’ Robert Brault Be Grateful I encountered a very wise man a little while ago. I was giving a talk for a holistic group. The venue was the upstairs room of a social club. ‘What’s your talk about?‘...
Read MoreChristmas is stressful, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the holidays. All you need to do is take a well-deserved break from your seasonal stressors. With that in mind, here are five things you can do to reduce Christmas stress now and forevermore: Don’t Worry About Giving The Perfect Gift I spend a lot...
Read More‘I just want to win the lottery.’ I’ve heard that crie de Coeur from clients many times before when I’ve posed the question ‘What would it take to make you happy?‘ It generally comes in response to working on the coaching wheel of life in the area relating to money. The wheel I use divides...
Read More[Tweet “‘Be master of mind rather than mastered by mind.’- Zen proverb”] We all suffer traumas as we go through life. We pick up scars along the way. The longer we live, the more likely we are to experience shock and distress as a normal and natural response to some of life’s events which are...
Read MoreMindfulness practice can be as simple as reaching out and touching, seeing, smelling or… well, you get the idea. One of the simplest ways to practice mindfulness is to connect to your senses. Breathe in slowly through your nose and allow your belly to fill with the breath Hold your breath for a few moments...
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