Be a Mindful Eater not a Mindless one

Advice on how to be a mindful eater - a black heart-shaped signboard with the text mindful eating, on a pile of different vegetables, such as French beans, cherry tomatoes, a head of broccoli, and some pieces of chicken in the background

What do you think of when you hear the word mindfulness? Meditation? New age hype? Sitting for hours tied up like a pretzel? Many people misunderstand the concept, the practice and the benefits of Mindfulness. Have you ever gotten out of the car and thought- I can’t remember the trip here? Do you ever get … Read more

Distraction, Stress and Mindfulness

A woman practising mindfulness and dealing with stress through yoga on a beach

Mindfulness-based stress reduction can help conquer the stresses of modern-day living Have you ever had the experience of driving somewhere and at your destination you honestly cannot remember the trip?  (I mean, who was driving the car ?)  Or maybe you left your desk for an errand and found yourself on a detour? Or (my favourite): coming to … Read more

Confessions of an anonymous life coach

Cartoon of two brains facing each other

A life coach opens up about her experiences I constantly hear… I can’t afford it I don’t have time I want to be fit I want to be healthy but I don’t have time What does this do? It creates a spiral of decline It makes us feel less worthy It makes us feel incompetent It makes us … Read more