Fasting for health reasons is hot. I could probably find 10 people within my circle of friends who’ve tried it. But fasting for religious reasons, such as Lent, seems to have gone out of style. Why bother with it at all? And can we learn anything from the Ramadan?
Category Archives: self-care
How To Do Therapy Efficiently
How can you make the best use of your time, and your money, when going to a coach or therapist? Do you have any say in the matter?
Fear of Commitment and Fear of Abandonment: 2 Sides of the Same Coin
The same monster in two different disguises: Fear of abandonment and fear of commitment look like two extremes, but are they really just the same beast acting out in a different way? And how do they affect one another?
7 Signs That You (Are Learning To) Love Yourself
Self-love is a hot topic and has been for years. But what does it really mean to love yourself? And what signs can you see along the way that show you are on the right track? Here’s my humble tuppenceworth on the issue.
What Running Taught Me About Breathing
When I started running, I suddenly found that my normal way of breathing was in no way sufficient to sustain my body in motion. And maybe, it wasn’t sufficient for any of the other times either.
Is Your Heart Open or Closed? – The Power of Heart Coherence
Do you sometimes feel that space around your heart tightening when you’re upset? Or do you feel your chest expanding with joy? Knowing whether your heart is open or closed can be key in figuring out yourself and your relationship to others.
Coffee & Me: A Tormented Romance
I always loved coffee, and then I loved to hate it, and then I hated loving it, and then it got rather complicated. For those who want to know the details, here’s the full story.
Train Your “Butler-brain”: a Plea for Building Routines
There’s a part of your brain that only worries about day-to-day tasks and whether they are getting done or not. I call this your ‘butler-brain’. Here’s why you should train it, and how.
How Do You Get Your Resolutions To Stick?
How do you get you new year’s resolutions to stick? Why do we so often let them go after a month, or maybe two? Here are some insights that might help you along toward lasting change.
Letting Go of the Old … To Welcome the New
The last day of the year marks a time for reflection. What served you well in 2020? What do you want to leave behind? This post gives you a short exercise and small ritual to let go of the old and welcome the new… to try out by yourself or share with your loved ones close or far away. Happy New Year!
Unscrewing Myself 