Lately, I have been somewhat preoccupied, some by choice, some by necessity. But the birth of my first grandchild has given me a new lease on live. A new perspective on things I used to hold important to me as a person. My daughter is finding she needs a little help at times, which is… Continue reading Home
If ever there was some advice I like to give to others but have trouble accepting myself, its showing self compassion. “Don’t be so hard on yourself.” “No one’s perfect.” “Cut yourself a bit of slack.” I hear myself saying things like this to others, but I don’t often give myself the same kindness. I… Continue reading Self Compassion – Show yourself a little tenderness
During my younger years, I thought I knew how to relax. Spending time with family or friends, going camping, waterskiing or fishing for the day, going away for a holiday or chilling watching TV were all things I loved to do and I have some very fond memories of these times. But over the years,… Continue reading Learning to be still with Mindfulness
Even though it happened a few weeks early and not in the way we expected, the day my first Grandchild was born is a day I will never forget. I was told by other grandmothers, how amazing it is watching your children have children of their own and while I agreed it would be amazing,… Continue reading Grandmother at Fifty
Many years ago, a friend told me a bit about what he called ‘Voluntary Simplicity’. The idea struck a nerve with me. Living simply to consume less was an interesting concept but seemed out of reach in the consumer driven world we live in. It was not until recently that I came across the… Continue reading In Search of a Simpler Life
I am a Mum to two adult kids and soon to be a Grandmum. My kids both had their fair share of struggles growing up so parenthood has been difficult at times but always worth the journey and I learnt many lessons along the way. I am not a school teacher, a social worker or… Continue reading Kids are our Future
If you’ve ever had a panic attack, you’ll know how debilitating they can be. How they can make day to day activities impossible and control your every moment. But I found a way to take back my life. For me, mindfulness and ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy) has proven to be the answer. In Dr… Continue reading Mindfulness, ACT & Panic Attacks
Mindfulness is not some elusive state of being, that you only achieve through hours of deep meditation, on a mat on the floor, with your legs crossed, breathing deeply, burning incense and repeating mantras. If meditation’s not your thing, then try including at least one of the following in your day today. Stop and look… Continue reading Mindfulness is for Everyone
Contentment does not mean that I desire nothing but rather, it’s the simple decision to be happy with what I have – Paula Rollo Mindfulness and contentment go hand in hand to me, because when mindfulness enables me to live life in the moment, contentment naturally follows. Being focused on what is in front of… Continue reading Contentment
Very close to turning fifty years old now but what does that really mean? It means the earth has orbited the sun fifty times since I was born. Fifty autumns, fifty winters, fifty springs and fifty summers. In Australia it means I will be able to go into a retirement village (if I wanted to),… Continue reading Turning 50. What does that really mean to me?
