What is the Difference Between Gratitude and Appreciation?
Today I am going to talk about gratitude and appreciation. These two skills have an impact on wellbeing and support in leading a whole-hearted life. Subsequently, in this post I will discuss – What is Gratitude? What is Appreciation? What is the Difference Between Gratitude and Appreciation? Let’s get started! What is Gratitude? Grat•i•tude…
What Determines Happiness?
A few years ago, I heard Sonja Lyubomirsky speak. In her talk, she discussed what determines happiness and the concept of set-points. So, What Determines Happiness? According to research in her book, the How of Happiness, Sonja Lyubomirsky indicates that – 50% of happiness is determined by genetic set-points, 40% by life activities (i.e. our…
3 of the Best Books on Self-Acceptance
Looking for some inspiration on self-acceptance? Or want to be reminded about what you already know deep within? Either way, the following three books on self-acceptance all bring something unique to the table and will support you on your adventure of self-acceptance. 3 of the Best Books on Self-Acceptance Book 1 – The Gifts of…
What is Mental Health?
What is Mental Health? Mental health is a term often used to describe an individual’s mental state. The World Health Organisation defines it as: “A state of well-being in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stressors of life, can work productively and fruitfully and is able to make…
Taking Time to Understand and Honour the Masks
A few months ago, I went back to the Australian Open for the first time in many years. I wrote about it here and then here. Whilst I was at the tennis, I attended an event. It was an interesting experience as I was interviewed (which I did not know was going to happen). Interestingly…
What is the Difference Between Acceptance and Acknowledgement?
As I have been working with clients in the MBSR Course, one question that is arising is the difference between acceptance and acknowledgment. Like most things, it depends on how you interpret it, so today I am going to share from two texts that I have learnt from Full Catastrophe Living and the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook. Subsequently, in…
5 Simple Ways to Feel Content Right Now
Ever felt you are continually striving? Striving to be more, be better, be healthier or get to somewhere? You know, the I’ll be happy when… thought process. Don’t worry I can relate and was constantly on that cycle growing up. Maybe it had to do with being a professional athlete, I’m not sure. However, growing…
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