What is the Difference Between a ‘Stress Reaction’ and a ‘Stress Response’?

What is the Difference Between a ‘Stress Reaction’ and a ‘Stress Response’? In our every day life, we find ourselves in a variety of different situations. Sometimes these situations can be quite stressful and we develop a range coping techniques to deal with situations. Without realising, some coping mechanisms we use occur automatically (unconsciously) and…

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Quote – “Refuge to the man…

What do you think about this quote?   If you are ready to reclaim your courage and take the next step towards your freedom and opening your heart, why not join our Toolkit?

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Are you Taking Time Out to Reflect?

Do you take time out of your life to reflect? Yes, I realise you may be busy, however reflection is important. What I mean by reflect – is taking the time out to review a situation or activity, your week, day, month or year. It is a great tool that allows you to take notice…

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Mindfulness Books

Several people have asked me about the benefits of mindfulness as well as the research behind it. Here are some of the books I have found useful. The first book is the book that links to the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course. However, please remember that mindfulness essentially is about experiencing life, not simply understanding it…

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Book – The New Earth

Another book that has inspired me immensely over the years has been the A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose by Eckhart Tolle. I found myself relating so much to what Eckhart has written and he truly is an inspiration to me. Have you read it? I would love to hear your insights! If…

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Are You Wanting to Improve Your Health and Happiness?

Are you feeling tired and run-down? What if some of the answer lay in being more grateful? Recent research is proving that gratitude is a key component to health. Being grateful has been linked to the following benefits – psychological – have positive emotions, are alert, energetic, enthused and attentive, physical – people exercise more, have…

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My Expectations were Limitations!

Life continually amazes me. At the moment I am going with the flow in my life. I am living in a space of gratitude and allowing and accepting life as it is (although I do forget some days). It surprises many people (myself included some days) as I was taught (or maybe conditioned) to have lots…

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