The "window of tolerance" is a concept used in the field of neuroscience to refer to the range of arousal in which a person is able to effectively process and respond to stimuli in a healthy and adaptive way. ...
Alternate nostril breathing, is a yogic breathing technique that can be used to help manage anxiety and stress, both as a regular practice to build into your daily routine, and as a tool to use as needed when you notice that you are feeling overwhelmed....
Michael Mead, mythologist, author and storyteller uses myth to help us understand and navigate the modern world. One story he tells, is an African story called “Maggots and Gold”:...
TA was developed by psychiatrist, Eric Berne in the 1950s, and is founded on the premise that people have three ego states: Parent, Adult, and Child....
Shame and vulnerability are difficult emotions and feelings. And also prevalent. In this TED talk, researcher Brene Brown, describes shame as endemic in our culture....
The 5-4-3-2-1 technique is a grounding technique that can be really useful in bringing ourselves back to the present moment and reducing feelings of anxiety. And so it might be a good addition to your personal toolbox?...
Neuro doodling is a simple meditative drawing process that can help focus the mind and create a sense of flow. Follow the process in this blog post to give it a go for yourself. ...
There is nothing like a good sigh when stressed. I often find myself doing this after a busy day at work and taking the dog out for a walk. ...
What does it mean to live a life of width? Of breadth? As well as length? One of my favourite quotes is from the American poet, Diane Ackerman, who wrote: “I don’t want to get to the end of my life and find that I lived just...
The language we use matters. The words we use matter. There can be power in changing our narrative. Such as changing: I can’t…. to… I won’t…...