Working as an addiction therapist at a luxury rehab in Thailand, I've learnt professionally and understood for many years personally, how much benefit there comes from getting out of the mental state you're currently in, to sort out challenges, difficulties or traumatic experiences. Getting moving is one of the best things you can do to … Continue reading Beach Walking Therapy
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What Do You Drink When You’re Not Drinking Alcohol? Try Seedlip!
The Go Sober for October movement in the UK, has interested me as a drug and alcohol therapist. I'm aware as we begin to approach christmas, a time when I've experienced and know, that partying, indulgence and drinking, are part and parcel of our culture. Not everyone chooses to drink or necessarily can drink alcohol, … Continue reading What Do You Drink When You’re Not Drinking Alcohol? Try Seedlip!
How Scuba Diving Helps Me To Understand And Deal With Trauma
Trauma can have such an impact on a life, that a person doesn't always understand why they respond in the way they do, to certain life situations and experiences. Last night, I completed my first pool dive of 2018 with PADI Master Instructor Rob Keys from local Dive Centre, Dive Odyssea. I'm a qualified PADI … Continue reading How Scuba Diving Helps Me To Understand And Deal With Trauma
Creating a New Mental Framework. Finding a New Way to Live
The framework with which we are given, by our parents and society, does not necessarily mean that this is the framework which we need to live by for ourselves or necessarily needs to be the framework to live within for our whole lives. Developing a conscious mental framework can be one of the most challenging … Continue reading Creating a New Mental Framework. Finding a New Way to Live
Living a Life Full of Colour
How does a person forget themselves, forget what makes them feel colourful and whole? I think when we get too caught up in the mind, we shut down our own colour and sometimes its helpful to be reminded of who we are, in a place which connects us with our self and reminds us of … Continue reading Living a Life Full of Colour
Why a Short Break Sorts Out the Soul (for a bit anyway!)
Oh my... how I love long distant adventure. There is nothing like getting on a plane and arriving somewhere exotic, far away, which has taken over 8 hours (of floating around in the blue, with wisps of white) to arrive. Those feelings of cramp in the legs. The joy of eating a three course meal … Continue reading Why a Short Break Sorts Out the Soul (for a bit anyway!)
From Southend on Sea to Cirque du Soliel – Dare to Dream
Sometimes the unconventional becomes conventional. The run of the mill which for many is mundane, for the few is full of movement, difference and appreciation. Today I'm going to write about the importance of daring to dream and how to encourage your children and yourself to do so. 25 year old Connor Stringer is … Continue reading From Southend on Sea to Cirque du Soliel – Dare to Dream
The Big Sing Presents: The Greatest Showman Medley
Feeling the vibration of singing resonating through my heart, I immediately felt both joyful and emotional as I sat in the alto section of the singing community - next to a complete stranger. The friend I'd come with a soprano and so situated somewhere different. The woman by the side of me had moved her … Continue reading The Big Sing Presents: The Greatest Showman Medley
Figuring Out That Being OK Is Sometimes Good Enough…
Today I was reminded of this statement, as I made my way down to the Southend Shoreline for my first September swim. The morning had started out cloudy, a tinge of mist hovering over the water, as a light wind caused kiss curls to flick their way across the estuary. I’d not been down there … Continue reading Figuring Out That Being OK Is Sometimes Good Enough…
Open Water Swimming: A Beginners Lesson
I realise I've done things independently for so long, sometimes instruction, doesn't sink in straight away. This is what I discovered after spending an enjoyable hour on Chalkwell Beach with The Open Water Swimming Coach, as he delivered a group beginner lesson in open water swimming. He reminded us of a few of the benefits … Continue reading Open Water Swimming: A Beginners Lesson
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