Conflict essentials: Navigating emotional needs and the role of fear

Conflicts are never solely about clashing opinions; they stem from deeper, unseen emotional currents. Understanding the submerged fears and unmet needs which are at the heart of conflict is essential to resolving these tensions. The Role of Fear and Unmet Needs At the...

Conflict essentials: The 2 things at the heart of all conflict

There are two things which are at the heart of all conflict. These two simple things are universal to all humans and all conflict. But, the simplest things in life are not necessarily the easiest to do something about. To illustrate the point that simple does not...

5 effective ways to manage stress you haven’t tried

1. Breathe like a Navy Seal Navy Seals have a simple technique to manage stress, stay calm and think more clearly. To understand how such a simple process works you must understand the nervous system. As outlined more fully in our blog, Why you feel stressed, your...
Why you feel stressed all the time

Why you feel stressed all the time

Stress is an unavoidable and often unwanted consequence of modern living. Every day you are bombarded by stressors from the moment you wake up to the moment you go to sleep. You are jolted from sleep by an alarm, fight traffic or pray for your internet and technology...

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The link between your mind, puppies and mindfulness

The link between your mind, puppies and mindfulness

Meet Charlie the Westie You may find it surprising but your mind is very much like a puppy.  For comparison, let's start with my feisty, little West highland Terrier, Charlie.  Charlie was built to be active.  When he was a puppy he could barely walk straight when out...

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Is comparison good or bad for you?

Is comparison good or bad for you?

A little comparison can be helpful for motivation and to show you possibilities for change and growth. However, too much comparison can end up blocking your expression of your authentic self and may even contribute to low self-esteem and mental health issues. The...

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Who are you?

Who are you?

Who am I? This is a deeply philosophical question that many of us have asked at some point in our lives. We tend to think of ourselves as one singular, solid entity. I am Amy. But who is Amy? Am I an amalgamation of the things that make me, me - my history, job,...

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The upside of stress

The upside of stress

Contrary to popular belief all stress isn’t bad Too little stress is problematic and can lead to lack of motivation and depression while too much stress can lead to overwhelm and anxiety.  The middle ground is where we experience a healthy level of stress which...

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How meditation changed my life

How meditation changed my life

I first learnt how to meditate about 15 years ago because I was getting a lot of comments from friends and family about how stressed I was.  One friend said I would literally buzz when I walked into a room because I was always so busy and preoccupied.  I did not want...

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