Singing bowls are only for therapists – aren’t they?
Joy Fairhall Mind Body Joy quartz singing bowl ready for beach meditation
Altruism – Can it make you feel better?
Altruism… “Altruism – is defined as giving without any expectation or receiving in return”. Did you know that there are health benefits to your overall wellbeing when you practice altruism? Benefits such as helping reduce negative feelings and increasing empathy to others and also increasing happiness and compassion. How can you practice?There are so many…
Saunas are they just full of Hot Air?
Sauna The question I get asked when people see I offer Infrared Sauna sessions is “What’s the difference between Infrared Sauna and the traditional ones? This is closely followed with I’ve always wanted to try and Infrared Sauna.So today I thought I answer your burning questions about a traditional sauna and an Infrared Sauna. Same…
Why do I smile as I look at my client chair??
Smile A chair, it’s just wood, material and padding-right, nothing special? Of course, you’re right unless it’s a chair that was used by someone who inspires you or who was very special to you. The chair I use for my clients is an electric lift chair and yes it once belonged to someone special, someone…
Why writing letters is good for the soul
Writing Letters Writing is therapeutic with many psychological and medical studies showing that writing about challenges, emotions, and dreams helps people experience increased happiness, health, and productivity. I’ve talked before about the benefits of journaling, however, today I’d like to share the benefits of writing letters to people, yes letters to be stamped, posted and…
Life Coaching what does it actually mean?
Life Coaching Life Coaches can be people who have trained as life coaches, councillors, and qualified Positive Psychology and Wellbeing partitioners such as myself. What is Life Coaching? Coaching is a tool to support you make a change in your life/ If you think about any sport be it football, netball etc they all have…
Top 5 reasons why regular you time is important to your overall wellbeing
De-StressPhysical tension releases during U-Time which allows your whole body to relax de-stress and focus Feel GoodYour body releases endorphin’s when you do something you love making you feel less stressed and calmer. Solve ProblemsBeing stressed inhibits your ability to think properly by allowing yourself U-Time your mind slows the thought process down allowing you to think more clearly Muscle RelaxantEven if you just sit and read a book…
Why repainting my home bought back many memories
I have been on a bit of a mission to paint the interior of my home. After the last repaint over 25 years ago, I was excited and slightly dreading the project – think French windows and doors that have to be done by hand! I was looking forward to freshening up the home and…
Mindfulness is it really a cure-all for our psychological woes?
Mindfulness, which involves paying attention to the present moment in a non-judgemental way is the latest buzzword and is used widely in the field of psychology. Being mindful through focusing on the present moment results in ‘Just being” learning not to judge what is happening. Mindfulness has been adopted into society from the serious to…
What Inspires You
People say to me who or what inspires you. This is a hard one to answer because it would depend on where I am or who I’m with. However, I would like to share with you why I was inspired to specialise in supporting people and their families with a Chronic Illness diagnosis. I grew…
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