One of my areas of special interest that I work with a lot is self-concept, which is all about the relationship you have with yourself. The number one struggle I hear about is self-care. This can manifest as putting yourself at the bottom of a long list, feeling you “should” be putting others first, growing …
In the northern hemisphere we have entered into Autumn, the days are shortening and light levels are dropping. Aligning with Autumn allows us to notice the growth of the year, the lush and ripe berries adorning hedgerows and the harvesting of foods for humans and wildlife, the more than human. Reminder This reminds us to …
Experiencing grief and finding yourself in that place can so often feel isolating and lonely. It can feel very quickly that everyone else is getting on with their lives, that the world keeps turning and you’re struggling to catch your breath through the pain of your loss. The chasm of grief gets wider. Finding the …
The spring equinox is here where day and night are equal in length. The light is increasing, and we step more fully from Winter into Spring. The buds are bursting, the bird song is increasing in volume as nature re-awakens from the resting of winter. Cycles of nature As we align ourselves to the cycles …
Boundaries for ourselves are important, they are a vital part of our self-care. A boundary is a clear way of letting people know how you want to be treated and what you can offer. To be effective, boundaries need to be flexible and adaptable, not rigid a metaphorical wall that’s impossible to climb. Healthy boundaries. …
When we think of accessing nature, so often it brings up going outdoors. Nature isn’t just outside; we can bring it into our homes and workplaces too. The easiest way to do this is houseplants. Indoor plants have become increasingly popular, with sales in 2021 gaining 50% since 2019 and with 43% of people reporting …
We have shifted from Autumn into winter here in the northern hemisphere. Temperatures have dropped and the first frosts have arrived here in Leicestershire, England. Tender plants that need a blanket over winter are being wrapped up and the garden is put to rest. Symbolic The leaves have fallen, plants are dying, and some animals …
The season of autumn is upon us in the northern hemisphere, the days are shortening, and the temperatures are starting to drop at night-time. The berries are ripe, and the leaves are changing colour. This is symbolic of harvesting the fruits of our labour, what we have worked towards all year and reflecting on our …
There are so many colours in our world and each one is embedded in tradition, symbology and meaning. Colours have long been used to help us identify our feelings or describe what we might be feeling. I feel “blue” today. The “red” mist just rolled in. I feel “off colour”. It’s not as “black and …
Summer has arrived and is in full swing. Summer is a potent time for harnessing energy, growing and production. Plants are busy putting on a dazzling show with flowering such as lilies, roses, rudbeckias and salvias. Some plants have wowed and are now putting energy into seed production such as nigella, chives, strawberries and corn …
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