I came across Laughter Yoga earlier this year, when looking for something completely different to do. Initially dismissing it having never done yoga before I thought it wasn’t for me! However, having come across it once, it kept cropping up again and again. Initially I thought it was something I wouldn’t do, but actually when […]
Self-care – The importance of taking time for you
What is meant by self-care? When I think of self-care I consider how I take care of myself emotionally, physically and mentally at home and also while working. It’s about balancing my needs and ensuring I don’t overstretch myself. Taking time for you and focusing on self-care is a daily practice, not an as and […]
International Happiness Day
20th March 2018 marked the day for International Happiness Day, a day that promotes that progress is not just marked by the economic growth, but how the wellbeing and happiness of people has been improved. The first celebration took place in 2013 and celebrated ‘Happy Heroes’ recognising those in our community that bring happiness to […]
Listening Poem – Anon
You are not listening to me when… You do not care about me You say you understand before you know me well enough You have an answer for my problem before I’ve finished telling you what my problem is You cut me off before I’ve finished speaking You find me boring and don’t tell me […]