I write my news and blog articles across a wide range of topics. Specifically, I write about Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) Training, Time Line Therapy® Techniques Hypnosis, Mindfulness, Health and Well-being, Nature And Environment, Coaching, Ancient Teachings, Psychology and more.
Actually, the concepts of unity and wholeness are really interesting for me. Specifically, I enjoy discussing how we create separation between people, the planet, and the universe. I constantly question how we can open our minds towards unity or ‘oneness’.
Born in the UK, I lived there until my mid-thirties. Currently, I live in Sri Lanka, with my husband, son and a menagerie of rescue animals. Honestly, my main passion is growth, development and creation. Personally, I am fascinated with the thought that we are always evolving. What’s more, as I get older, I realise that we are all a work in progress. Seemingly, life feels more about flow than measurement these days.
I’m so interested in self-healing and energy. Actually, I believe that all thoughts and emotions are energy and we don’t always use them wisely. In fact, I believe that by fully engaging in work, play and joy we can live creative and sustainable lives.
Furthermore, I believe that we can find ways to work with technology and use it to our advantage, rather than to our detriment. In fact, I strongly feel that balance and compromise in all areas bring harmony. Indeed harmony is the music of the universe.
I write my news and blog articles as a result of conversations with my clients, the research I’m working on, or current affairs I find interesting.
Become A Pattern Recognition Machine: Learn Neurolinguistic Programming Do you want to cut to the chase and become a mastermind of you-know-you? Then, it’s time to become a pattern recognition machine. Picture yourself as your cheerleader, strategist, and therapist all rolled into one. How can you achieve this? Master the art of pattern recognition. What … Read more
From the Inside Out: Understanding Your Potential with Neurological Levels Imagine life as a symphony, each instrument representing a different aspect of your being. Each note, in perfect harmony, forms the grand masterpiece that is you. So, what if some instruments are off-key, creating discord? To answer this question, we want to understand the powerful orchestra … Read more
The Prime Directives of the Unconscious Mind in Neurolinguistic Programming Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) delves deep into the intricate interplay between language, behaviour, and thought patterns. As we navigate through life, understanding the prime directives of the unconscious mind becomes paramount. Whether you’re a coach, a leader, or an individual on a journey of self-discovery, gaining … Read more
Access Your Potential: The Secret Weapon of NLP Presuppositions Imagine wielding a superpower that transforms how you see the world, navigate challenges, and connect with others. Neurolinguistic Programming or NLP presuppositions are powerful tools waiting to activate in our minds. What is a Presupposition? A presupposition is like the unwritten backdrop or shared belief that … Read more
Embracing Boundaries: The Power of Filling Your Own Space In our mind-wandering, embracing boundaries (or asserting them) often takes centre stage as an essential tool for self-care and well-being. Frequently, we’re encouraged to assert our boundaries firmly, almost defensively, to protect ourselves from perceived threats or intrusions. But what if there’s another way? What if, … Read more
To Get The Best Out Of NLP Coaching And Training You Have To Own Everything! In the journey of personal development and growth, we must embrace a fundamental truth: we are the architects of our reality. Mine is different to yours and yours is different to the next person. This realisation forms the cornerstone of … Read more
Navigating the Sun’s Dance with a Powerful Mindset 2024 promises to be a celestial spectacle, with the Sun blazing towards its peak activity in solar cycle 25. This translates to an increased chance of solar flares – bursts of high-energy radiation that can dance across the cosmic stage, potentially impacting our planet. It’s natural to … Read more
Magnesium Threonate May Spark Your Brainpower and Supercharge Your Growth Do you ever feel like your mind is stuck in molasses? Foggy thinking, scattered focus, and sluggish motivation – these are all too familiar roadblocks on the path to self-mastery. But what if there was a hidden key, a tiny brain-boosting wonder, waiting to unlock … Read more
Unleashing High Performance in a World of Chaos The modern world is a whirlwind. Volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity – the dreaded VUCA acrostic – dance a relentless waltz around our ankles, threatening to topple even the most seasoned entrepreneur or leader. In this dizzying landscape, where the only constant is change, how do intrepid … Read more
Decision Fatigue: When Choosing Makes You Choke (in a good way) – Watch or Read! Ever stare blankly at a menu, paralysed by the power of Parmesan? We’ve all been there. In our hyper-choice world, even picking lunch feels like scaling Mount Decision-Everest. But before you blame your indecisiveness for this decision fatigue, blame biology! … Read more
Just Five Ways NLP Is Proven In Science: A Journey from Pseudoscience to Neuroscience-Backed Therapy For decades, Neurolinguistic programming (NLP) was often relegated to the realm of pseudoscience, met with skepticism and dismissed as lacking scientific backing. However, recent advancements in neuroscience research are shedding light on the profound impact of language on our thoughts, … Read more
Unravelling the PTSD and Cortisol Connection: Understanding Trauma, Mental Resilience, and the Path to Healing In the intricate tapestry of human physiology, cortisol plays a pivotal role as the body’s primary stress hormone. While cortisol is essential for survival, its excessive release can have profound consequences on mental health and resilience. Recent research, including a groundbreaking … Read more
Unravelling the Mystery and Navigating Environmental Factors In the busy metropolis of the human brain, a neurotransmitter named glutamate reigns supreme. This universal molecule, often called the brain’s fuel, plays a pivotal role in learning, memory, and, most notably, our emotional well-being. However, when glutamate levels go awry, it can lead to a cascade of … Read more
Embracing the Frog as Your Spirit Animal: A Leap into Spiritual Wisdom The world of spirit animals is a captivating one, where animals are believed to embody unique qualities and guide us through the ups and downs of life. Among these enchanting beings, the frog stands out as an emblem of transformation, healing, and ancient … Read more
Cracking the Conversation Code With The Primary Interest Filter Picture this: you someone new, extend your hand, the classic “Nice to meet you” rolls off your tongue. They respond. What’s the next thing you say? What if I told you there’s a secret code that can change the game of first impressions? There is. It’s … Read more
The Mystical Nature of Beautiful Bats: Symbols of Transformation and New Beginnings When you see or or think of a bat, how do you feel? Do you imagine it to be scary or elegant? Do you believe it may carry rabies or other diseases? Within the brocade of beliefs and symbolism gathered from different cultures, … Read more
Enjoy this bedtime story and encourage yourself to be emotionally authentic. In the quiet town of Willowbrook, lived a young woman named Elara. Elara was known for her warm smile, compassionate heart, and boundless energy. She had a way of making everyone around her feel better with her positivity. But beneath that cheerful exterior, Elara … Read more
Oxytocin: The Kindness Hormone and Its Role in Stress Reduction Did you know that FEELINGS of kindness trigger the release of Oxytocin and can reduce stress levels? In the context of human emotions and social bonding, oxytocin has emerged as a fundamental player, often referred to as the “kindness hormone” due to its profound influence … Read more
In most societies, when we reach a certain age we can get married, drive a car, drink alcohol and vote. We’re considered an adult. However, adulting takes a great deal more work. It’s not until the moment we begin to behave in a way that demonstrates we’re ready to take responsibility for our own happiness, … Read more
When we befriend our emotions, we create a headspace where it’s safe to feel rather than distract ourselves with thoughts or external stimuli. When you feel emotions without judgement, you can develop a healthy relationship with them and learn to understand and manage them. If you choose this approach, you can benefit from improved emotional … Read more
Instant gratification may offer short-term benefits however, if we give into our desires to feel the ‘hit’ of getting what we want fast, it can also lead to a lack of patience, diminished resilience, and an inability to sustain efforts toward long-term goals. Instant gratification is a weapon of self-destruction. It kills your motivation, relationships … Read more
Assumption Is The Mother Of All Limitations “Are good leaders born?” My client asked at the start of our session. “In my experience, transformational leaders are trained. What causes you to ask this question”, I responded. “I’ve just been interviewed to lead a team of 12 people at work and I’m curious to know whether … Read more
As a leader or self-leader, it’s important to make sound decisions based on all the information available to you. But what’s the best way to go about it? The truth is, there isn’t one “best” way. Instead, a combination of inductive, abductive, and deductive thinking can develop your ability to stretch your thinking. Take the … Read more
OCD: The Unmasking of a Complex Psychological Compulsion When you hear the term OCD what happens in your mind? Does it conjure up an image of someone washing their hands repeatedly, constantly checking if a door is locked, or lining up their belongings on a table? In this article, I’ll be discussing the many faces … Read more
Are you confused about Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) vs Natural Language Processing (NLP)? The cause of the mix-up between NLP and Natural Language Processing (NLP) is evident; they share the same acronym. However, they actually refer to two very different things. In business, it’s critically important we understand the roles of both. Let’s explore! Two Distinct … Read more
Embracing the power of self-leadership is developing the ability to take control of your own life and make decisions that lead to more happiness and success. However, many people resist self-leadership, often due to fear or a lack of confidence. In this post, we’ll explore what self-leadership is, why we resist it, and how to … Read more
As a leader, it’s crucial to make objective and unbiased decisions. However, our brains are wired to make decisions based on certain biases. Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) can help you identify and overcome these biases, allowing you to make more informed and fair decisions. In this article, we’ll explore 10 common biases in decision-making and how … Read more
Do You Struggle With Brain fog, Memory loss Or A Short Attention Span Brain fog, memory loss, and a short attention span are common symptoms triggered by various factors, including stress, lack of sleep, and poor nutrition. However, you may not be aware that the health of your liver can also play a significant role … Read more
When we make a commitment, we promise to fully engage in the experience, to be fully present now, and to trust that we can achieve what we want. Whether we’re making a commitment to another person, a job, our own business, or something else, our ability to follow through is dependent on the outcome we’re … Read more
The positive impact of mental rehearsal on performance is well-documented. Mental rehearsal is a technique used in many fields of psychology and coaching. It is based on the idea that if we imagine ourselves performing a task well, we will perform better when actually doing it. This is because our brains are hardwired to respond … Read more
Are you making your decisions in TAUT or SLACK Mode? The moment we seek to be a certain way, think a certain way, do a specific thing, or feel misaligned or uncomfortable with who we are or the way we are now, we create sensations of TAUTNESS in our bodies. Are you making your decisions … Read more
The victim mindset is an archetype or energy present in all of us. Think of it as a mini-personality that may present as a coping mechanism when times get tough. When life goes the way we want it to, it sleeps in our unconscious. When we face a challenge, overwhelm, loss, disappointment, or missed expectations, … Read more
Personal Learning Journey: How To Make It Work for You Your Personal Learning Journey is precisely that: PERSONAL. You will find the framework of your journey in your unique blueprint of emotional, physical, and experiential DNA. Only you can decide how to make it work for you. There’s an ugly reality out there. Society discourages … Read more
Whether you are an entrepreneur, manager, or coach, if you want to be a successful leader, then learning NLP (Neurolinguistic Programming) is essential. NLP, with its core principles and techniques, can help in many different aspects of leadership and success. Neurolinguistic Programming offers a wealth of tools to support business success. Below are key benefits … Read more
The Power of NLP In Delivering Optimum Sports Mindset Neurolinguistic programming (NLP) is a proven method for achieving success in sports. The power of NLP in sports mindset lies in changing how athletes think and feel about their sport. We create a positive and successful mental representation that can push them to reach their goals. … Read more
Neurolinguistic programming (NLP), the mindset, the tools, and the techniques, offer a strong foundation for leadership training. It supports leaders to expand their flexibility in communication, influence, and personal development. NLP explores the connection between the neurological processes (neuro), language (linguistic), and patterns of behaviour (programming) that shape our experiences and interactions with others. Let’s … Read more
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, educators must adapt their teaching styles and practices to align with modern approaches. It’s time to consider how NLP can support educators to cater to diverse learning styles and individual needs. Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) draws upon psychology and neurology to explore how the brain functions. One of the founding … Read more
In Japan, every school child is taught the phrase 病気は気から, pronounced byoukiwakikara which translates to ‘Every disease starts from your emotion’, or more simply, ‘Disease is of the mind.” This idea comes as no surprise. When I learned to teach the Japanese art of energy healing (Reiki) 20 years ago, I discovered the Japanese kanji for Reiki … Read more
I’ve just read “Virus Mania”, a ground-breaking book by investigative journalist Torsten Engelbrecht, Dr. Claus Köhnlein, MD, Dr. Samantha Bailey, MD, and Dr. Stefano Scoglio, BSc PhD. I can safely say Virus Mania is a life-changing read (or listen) and has given me a profound sense of optimism, possibility and ownership regarding my health and … Read more
Supervision in the coaching arena is yet to be a best practice requirement, as it is in the early careers of professional counsellors, clinical hypnotherapists, or psychologists. Personally, I believe the benefits of supervision in NLP coaching are numerous. What Is Supervision? Working under supervision means that a coach uses the services of another more … Read more
How much of your time and energy do you dedicate to memories or past events? Does it serve you? If you indulge in spending time in your memories, remember with purpose and make them work FOR the present moment rather than against it. In Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP), we work with memories in specific ways. We … Read more
Bast, originally known as Pasht, was said to be the daughter of Ra the Sun god. She defended her father against Apep, the Serpent representing the evil forces of darkness. The archetype of Egyptian Goddess Bast is a useful one to learn about if you’re working with consciousness. As a reward for protecting her father … Read more
Future NLP training delegates frequently ask, “what is the difference between NLP Practitioner and NLP Master Practitioner levels of training?” In reality, it’s a quantum leap of awareness, knowledge, capacity to deliver techniques conversationally, and the awareness that our reality is completely fluid. Let’s look at the two different levels in a bit more detail. … Read more
It’s Time To Remix Your Stories To Serve YOU! Most of us get into the habit of telling stories in a specific way. We might take a positive perspective, express them using neutral emotions, or perhaps, imbue them with negative undertones. Either way, our stories become self-fulfilling. Whatever we say becomes the story we live … Read more
In NLP we position love as the only true emotion and every other emotion as an illusion. It’s a beautiful idea, and yet if you find yourself in the depths of despair, it’s a challenge to believe! This video explains how everything comes from love. In fact, fear comes from an over attachment to love. … Read more
In training courses we often refer to the non-mirror image reverse in Neurolinguistic Programming. Funnily enough, we don’t always consider what it means and what it refers to. The explainer video below gives you a 15-minute insight into the 2 main areas relevant to this subject. The non-mirror image reverse relates to emotions, quantum linguistics, … Read more
Are We Entering The First Platinum Age? We do love to categorise eras using metals, don’t we? I cannot help but wonder if we are entering the first platinum age in the history of humanity. This idea amuses me since it could represent the first-ever balancing between our masculine and feminine energy (represented by gold … Read more
Cognitive dissonance is the phrase used to describe the state derived from holding two conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes. Most frequently, when discussed, this concept links with ideas of conflict or feelings of uneasiness. What would happen if we started to perceive cognitive dissonance as a process of growth and development? For example, if we … Read more
Could Optimum Health & Healing Be Simpler Than We Think? A couple of days ago, I stumbled upon this interesting article [1]. It questions whether the philosophy of modern medicine prioritises profit over human health. Now is an excellent time to ask whether we can develop a happy and healthy global population by applying simpler … Read more
Hang On To Your Hats I have a sneaking suspicion that the next three months will be, quite literally, mind-blowing for human awareness. We are in transition and expanding rapidly, so hang on to your hats! Now (and daily over the next few months) is the time to make a purposeful choice about the reality … Read more
It’s pretty clear to every human being on the planet that something’s not quite well with our lovely little world. The last two years have taken their emotional toll on all of us. When we feel as if we’ve been through a tumble drier, the idea of trying to work things out or think for … Read more
Mass Mesmerizm In Action In November 1920, the “one to many” communication era began with the advent of the radio, ‘the wireless’ as my grandmother used to call it. You may imagine that it happened long before the twentieth century, following the invention of the printing press. You’d be correct. What I’m referring to is … Read more
We Hear So Much About Ego We hear so much about the ego in everyday life, let alone if we’re engaged in any field of psychology or therapy. Some suggest we must overcome or release the ego. Others say it’s a critical element of who we are. In reality, it’s unlikely we can delete the … Read more
100 years from now, if someone gathered together all the media from the last two years and read it, would they be able to write a history book giving a balanced representation of the truth? I believe it’s unlikely. The media, whether mainstream, social or non-traditional, reflects only a snapshot of our multidimensional reality. What … Read more
If you’re already learning about NLP (Neuro-linguistic Programming), Time Line Therapy® or hypnosis you’ll appreciate that much of the language work facilitates an expansion or a contraction of a client’s belief frame. The specific purpose being to ‘blow the boundaries’ on a pattern of thought, allowing the client to forge new neural connections and expand … Read more
Every single one of us experiences feelings of anger and from a very young age. We may allow our conscious mind to perceive that the ‘terrible twos’ temper tantrums are the first manifestation of rage in our lives. However, it’s likely our first feelings of anger occur when we are babies. When we appreciate what … Read more
Blinded By Status Like it or not, status is prevalent in every society, in every country across the globe. In reality, status is a powerful method of control and separation. What you may not have considered is that an over-attachment to status impacts our ability to receive. We inject ourselves at an early age with … Read more
When you see the word, ‘alchemy’ it may conjure images of people hovering over hot pans and stoves, intending to transform base metals into gold. Or perhaps you’ve heard the term used more recently regarding secret organisations and conspiracy theories. We humans do love a good story! So what is spiritual alchemy and, why might … Read more
Everyone Experiences The Feeling of Being A Victim At Some Point Anyone who embraces life with an open heart will sometimes feel like a victim. We all go through different aspects of being a victim in our life. It begins in childhood when we feel vulnerable and dependent upon others. Later, it follows us into … Read more
Isn’t It Time We Removed The Fear And Stigma Associated With Suicidal Thoughts? If your mindset enjoys a clear delineation between right and wrong, or you’re prone to fearful thoughts, I recommend you STOP reading now. Conversely, if you’re flexible in mind and fascinated by mind exploration you’re going to find this really interesting. In … Read more
Destination Training Is Now More Important Than Ever We live in a world where online training is becoming increasingly available. In fact, the last 12 months have expedited growth within the E-learning industry. According to this research study, the global E-learning Market is expected to reach USD 374.3 Billion by 2026, with a compound annual … Read more
Clean Language Tools Get Better Results And Better Communication Whether you’re a coach, manager or leader, clean language tools get better results when you’re communicating your ideas. These simple techniques will increase your engagement and impact on those around you. When we learn to listen so attentively that our awareness of the words, vocal tone … Read more
There Are Many Dimensions Beyond The Three Most Familiar As you read this, you can increase your awareness of height by raising your hand above your head. You can notice width by stretching your hands to either side. Extend your arms front and back and you are appreciating the three-dimensional space in which you currently … Read more
If You’re Going To Journal – You Need To Set Clear Intentions To Get The Benefit Do you journal? I do, and yet not in the way you might expect. It’s fair to say that journaling is a super-hot topic right now. Nearly every personal growth and self-help website tells us to keep a journal … Read more
How To Build Your Confidence And Find More Balance Through The Black Jaguar When we work with the Black Jaguar as a guide, this energy rapidly expedites our personal and spiritual growth. This powerful feline energy expands our consciousness in such a way that we can face our fears and overcome them from a place … Read more
Animal Spirit Guides Birds of Prey Represent Vision And Freedom All birds of prey have incredibly sharp eyesight to help them locate and catch their prey. What’s more, they fly high and free, taking a broad perspective and seeing the ‘big picture’. Therefore, the core message when we work with animal spirit guides birds of … Read more
Wondering How To Get Happy And Shine Your Lighter Personality On The World? Think Brain Chemistry! When your Crown Chakra is in balance, your Pineal Gland is working as it should and you have the capacity to transmit and receive information from higher frequencies. What’s more, you’re connected to your intuition and you feel totally … Read more
We’ve Just Experienced Something Unique! How Can We Make The Most of the 2020 Jupiter-Saturn Conjunction? Yesterday, we saw the Jupiter-Saturn conjunction. It’s the closest it has been since 1623 and the closest observable since 1226! What a unique experience to have! The two largest planets in our solar system are as close as they … Read more
The Addiction Business Is Big And It’s Poised For Dramatic Growth In February 2020, Reports And Data released this article [1] quoting Globenewswire.com “The global drug addiction treatment market is forecast to reach USD 31.17 Billion by 2027, according to a new report by Reports and Data.” To put that into perspective for you, it’s … Read more
Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) Draws On A Whole Range of Concepts If you’ve studied NLP with me or someone else, you’ll know that Neuro-linguistic Programming is a set of tools and techniques developed in the field of cognitive and behavioural psychology, rather than a philosophy. However, as with many psychological tools, there are a set of … Read more
Trusting Your Gut Involves A Fully Functional Pituitary Gland, Emotional Intelligence & A Broad Perspective Intuition is that ‘inner knowing’ or a feeling in your gut when you instinctively know that something you are doing is either appropriate for you or inappropriate for you. Specifically, it’s our ability to understand something instinctively, without the need … Read more
Trees Are More Than Just The Lungs Of The World In order to truly understand the mythical nature of trees, we have to look at the Earth with the awe and wonder of a magical perspective. Humans could not survive without trees. They are the lungs of the world, they provide shelter and warmth, and … Read more
We Continue To Separate From Our Body – Is It Time To Reconnect? Human health is in a challenging place. According to the WHO, Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) kill 41 million people each year, equivalent to 71% of all deaths globally.[1] Moreover, in 2020 we’re experiencing a global pandemic and stress-related illnesses is prevalent. [2] In … Read more
Business & Personal Relationships Pay The Price of An Imbalanced Root Chakra When our heart chakra is balanced we are compassionate, nurturing, unconditionally loving and we look for a deep connection with others. Moreover, we trust the decisions we make and we have mutual respect for ourselves and others. Essentially, this perspective builds the foundation … Read more
Addressing Imbalance With Our Heart Energy Centre Many people suffer from imbalances in their heart energy centre, often known as the heart chakra. Those imbalances can create unhelpful behavioural patterns in our business and personal relationships. You can use the learning story “The Elephant And Antelope” if you’re working with clients with personal or business … Read more
Grounding Or Earthing Is Your Way To Good Health – It’s Time To Take Your Shoes Off Back in the 1990s a man called Clinton Ober became interested in the idea that the rise in popularity of synthetic footwear was blocking our connection to healing energies from the Earth. The real question is, can you … Read more
Learning Stories By Sarah Merron: Teach Me To Perform When It Matters Most Many people suffer from performance anxiety in business, music, acting and sports. You can use the learning story “Teach Me To Perform When It Matters Most” if you’re working with clients with Performance Anxiety, Exam Stress, Competition Anxiety or a Fear of … Read more
Engaging With NLP Coaching & Training Can Shift Perspective Fast Engaging with NLP Coaching can deliver a rapid change of perspective. This feels surprising when you first experience it. Actually, unlike standard life coaching, the language tools, questioning techniques and emotional release tools work rapidly and deeply to re-frame our mindset. This is especially true … Read more
Can A Focus On Connection Reduce A Need For Defence & Futile Competition? When we focus on connection we have the ability to see similarity. In addition, we can find compassion and we’re able to feel empathy. Conversely, when our focus is on difference and separation we often reject people, ideas and behaviour. Indeed, this … Read more
The Internal Battle With Belonging Belonging is a powerful driver in our core values and belief system, and subsequently, our behaviour. A feeling of whether we believe we belong or don’t belong to a specific group or clique, community or family can create an internal battle that doesn’t always feel great. Our sense of belonging … Read more
What Is A Koan? A koan is a riddle or puzzle that Zen Buddhists use during meditation to help them unravel greater truths about the world and about themselves. Zen Koans are a great way to caress your consciousness while you’re having some quiet time. The purpose of a Zen Koan is not to arrive … Read more
Once We Categorise Negative Feelings We Create Depression As A Stuck State The WHO website [1] states that “depression is a common mental disorder affecting almost 264 million people, of all ages, globally. That’s pretty significant. However, are ALL cases of what we term as ‘depression’ really a stuck state? Personally, I don’t align with … Read more
If We Strive To Create An Equal Relationship With Nature Will She Help Us Find Balance Everywhere? What would happen if, instead of imagining that we are superior to the natural world, we can create an equal relationship with nature? Could we create an equal relationship with nature in order to bring balance to the … Read more
Mastering Acceptance Takes Patience & Practice Acceptance seems to be out of fashion in the media these days. This is unfortunate because finding your way to mastering acceptance is the beginning of a rather wonderful journey. In fact, mastering acceptance revolutionises our connection with the world and transforms our creativity; giving us the ability to … Read more
If you want to present the best version of yourself, it’s time to polish your tesseract. Actually, we all have one. In fact, understanding and caring for our personal energy core is the key to successful creation, in every area of life. ‘Manipura’ is the Sanskrit name for the third chakra or energy centre. In … Read more
Loneliness Relates To Our Sense of Belonging Loneliness can grip your heart just as tightly when you’re surrounded by a bustling crowd as it can in the solitude of your own company. It’s a deep-rooted yearning to belong, to connect, or a sense of disconnection that’s at play. Instead of evading these unsettling emotions, consider … Read more
Teach Me How To Be Strong “I want to know how to be strong?” said the young man to the old hermit, breathless from climbing the mountain to reach the damp cave. “For what purpose do you want to know how to be strong?” asked the old hermit. “If I know how to be strong … Read more
You Were Born With Tear Ducts For A Reason Everyone cries, it’s not a gender-specific activity. Moreover, I’m going to give you nine reasons why crying is good for your health and how it can benefit you in a multitude of ways. It’s an important part of processing emotions and healing from traumatic experiences. Whether … Read more
Laughter And Happiness Improve Health – It’s That Simple! When Is The Last Time You Laughed Really Hard? In recent years we’ve spent a great deal of time talking about happiness. We hunt it down, try to maintain it, and worry about losing it. However, did you know that laughter and happiness improve health? If … Read more
When you’re governed by doing the right thing, it’s hard to change your mind Today, I was having a chat with one of my friends. She’s been looking for a Jack Russell to add to her family and we’ve been discussing this for several weeks. She called me today to say that she’d put down … Read more
Being Ready Is A Decision More Than A Feeling Being ready for newness or change is rare. Most of us are dragged, kicking and screaming, towards experiences that actually result in positive growth and sometimes, the best thing that ever happened to us. So, why are we SO resistant? Because, we never believe we’re EVER … Read more
Productive Coaching Relationships Are More Like Match dot Com Than Tinder! This week, when I was working with a new client, I was reminded of what it feels like to work with a coach for the first time. It made me think about the difference between productive and unproductive coaching relationships. When you’ve experienced a … Read more
Connection To Our Values At Work And At Play Is The Seat Of Motivation I had an interesting reminder about the importance and the impact of values in the workplace earlier this week. Namely, I was talking with a client about the challenge he was experiencing in his work environment. Connection to our values can … Read more
Everyone Feels Lost Sometimes. Is There An Elephant Sitting On Your Truth? Sometimes, you may feel like you’re lost and don’t know who you are or what you want anymore. It’s almost like you have an elephant sitting on our emotions! If that’s how you’re feeling, keep reading these 5 tips to align with your … Read more
As The Root Becomes Binary The Sacral Chakra relates to our balance of the masculine and feminine energies inside our energy field. The features of masculine and feminine energy have nothing to do with our physical appearance or manifestation. These energies present in our emotions, beliefs, values and behaviour. As the root chakra splits in … Read more
What Is A Chakra? Quite simply a chakra is an energy centre or vortex in your body. The word ‘chakra’ comes from the Sanskrit word for wheel or disk. Even thought new chakras are being discovered all the time, the Hindu system refers to seven. This article will tell you everything you need to know … Read more
How Our Communication Improves When Our Throat Chakra (Vishuddha) Is Balanced Mastering balance in the throat chakra helps us to release unneccesary thinking or over-analysis in our conscious minds. When we truly know how we feel and what we believe, that truth shows us how to communicate better with ourselves and others. Experience In Childhood … Read more
The Ever-Evolving Landscape of Psychotherapy If you are studying or interested in NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), you’ll know that Bandler and Grinder (the creators of NLP) cite the work of Fritz Perls as one of the key influences in NLP. Specifically, the development of the tools and techniques of the Neuro-Linguistic Programming suite. In fact, in … Read more
Disconnection From Others Absolves Us From Responsibility and Facing Our Emotions Facing our emotions can often be disconcerting and frightening, until we practice. Melvin Lerner was a Social Psychologist and pioneer in the study of Social Justice, who developed the “Just World” hypothesis. He suggested that people are most comfortable when they have a sense … Read more
Can we inherit the essence of our thoughts, feelings, and emotions from our forefathers? Furthermore, can they pass down through DNA like physical characteristics? That is to say, is there a relationship between epigenetics and trauma; either emotional or physical? In the last 100 years, the world population experienced vast amounts of emotional and physical … Read more
The Power of Cross Crawling To Balance Your Body & Mind What Is Cross Crawling? Cross crawling is when we use the two sides of our bodies in opposition or mirroring movement. The automatic sequencing of upright muscle movement (walking and running) is supposed to be coordinated the same way. You’ll have experienced this, as … Read more
An Interesting Made Me Question Our Need To Categorise Our need to categorise is driven by a need to know or a need for certainty. This week I saw a comment on a post about insomnia. It got me thinking about how a simple categorisation can limit our ability to be unique; to pick and … Read more
Needing to Know Is Prevalent In Culture Everywhere Before our obsession with reality TV and contrived celebrity, our Saturday night television viewing used to involve at least one quiz show or game show. These shows present questions to the contestants. If the answer the contestant gives matches the answer on the card in the hand … Read more
How Do Loud Sounds Impact Our Furry Friends and Other Animal Life? It’s significant, and I’m sure you’re not surprised. Man-made noise pollution and howling dogs go hand in hand. In fact, loud sounds have made the world a very uncomfortable place to live for animals. Loss of hearing and a rapid increase in their … Read more
Your Short-Term Memory Is Shorter Than You Think Have you ever ‘crammed’ for an exam? I know I have. Those moments where you convince yourself that packing in most of your revision the night before an exam will get you the best result? You tell yourself that you have a fantastic short-term memory. For some … Read more
Our Subjective Spectacles Are Filtering, Deleting, Distorting & Generalising Information. Always. We used to think that we were bombarded with about 4 million bits per second of information. Today, we believe that figure is about 11 million. Our brains do have the ability to process all the information we take in. However, with this … Read more
If Your Laptop Behaved Like Your Brain You Could Be In Trouble! When I first met my husband and I asked him if he’d heard about NLP, he merely shrugged his shoulders and said “I’m not very good at computers”. I couldn’t help but giggle. More fool me. I use that trigger point to remind … Read more
What Links Virginia Satir And Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)? Considered to be the guru of family therapy, Satir was an obvious modelling choice for Bandler and Grinder, the founders of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). In fact, her five distinct personality roles and her meta model questioning process connect Virginia Satir and Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) at a fundamental … Read more
Who Was Rumi And Why Do We Love Him So Much? Jalal Ad-Din Muhammad Rumi lived between 1207 and 1273. He was also known as ‘Mawlana’, meaning our guide, or just Rumi. The mystical elements of Rumi’s ideas were inspirational within Sufism, Turkey and the Middle East. However, it seems that the West discovered his … Read more
Learning Stories By Sarah Merron – Challenging Perspectives: Don’t Get Toad Away With The Tide We are comprised of our values, beliefs and thoughts. What many of us never think about is the information we were fed as a child. We rarely question the profound meanings of fairy tales, stories told to us by family … Read more
For the last couple of weeks my mind has been preoccupied by thoughts with ‘mindfulness’ and ‘flow’, in relationship to happiness.The idea of mindfulness is everywhere in the world today. However, I question whether moving from mindfulness to mindlessness needs a stretch. Needless to say, since we tend to get what we focus on, I … Read more
A Phrase From My Childhood “I want it to be perfect!” A phrase I’ve said to myself and other people so many times. In fact, I used to think that striving for perfection was something of value to be upheld. Specifically, I believed it supported me in holding a certain standard, and an intention that … Read more
The Canvas On Which We Paint Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is a collection of practical techniques, skills and strategies which can lead to a profound level of insight and understanding of self and others. Even though it’s not a philosophy or religion, NLP draws from many different teachings. Specifically, within the psychology field, it draws on … Read more
What Is NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming)? In simple terms, NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) delivers you a dictionary for your mind. That is to say, it’s the life map you needed at birth and you didn’t get! So, what is NLP really? In summary, NLP is a collection of practical techniques, skills and strategies that are easily learned … Read more
Out of This World I’m not normally one for writing reviews about travel, in fact, I think this might be my second in 4 decades! However, I’ve just spent two days At Huvafen Fushi and I feel as if I’ve been to Heaven on Earth! However, sometimes you experience something that really shouldn’t go by … Read more
This week I was reading an article about Feng Shui and the importance of clean energy in your work place and home. I was busy cleaning out my closet and being ‘strong’ about throwing things out, and I wondered how Feng Shui tips can help us with leadership. That is to say, surely a clear … Read more
What Are Triglycerides? Many of us are regularly assess our cholesterol levels. In fact, you might have been told that you have high cholesterol. If so, you’ll probably know what to do to reduce your cholesterol level. However, you might not appreciate why it’s good to know about triglycerides. Actually, if you’ve had a fasting … Read more
If you’re interested in all things health, wellness, spirituality, prosperity, relationships and general self-improvement and expansion, you’re in for a treat this week. On May 6th the Hay House World Summit begins – you can explore your spiritual side from anywhere because it’s online – and it’s FREE to join! You can REGISTER NOW to … Read more
I was surfing the internet today and I came across this brilliant article [1] about the benefits of running. The intro had me hooked “One 60-minute run can add 7 hours to your life”. Indeed, longevity is a worthy pursuit isn’t it? Moreover, there are many more reasons to run. Is it time for you … Read more
If you want to bring your ‘A’ Game then you want to have well-functioning tools. Those tools could be your body, your mind, your resources, your connections and more. Good Food Supports Your ‘A’ Game It’s a logical idea to imagine that a healthy body supports optimum performance. Following on from this idea, we can … Read more
“WICKED!” Empowerment For Women Session One Date: 17 May 2017 Time: 3pm-6pm Location: Hotel Jen Malé, Maldives You are always more than you think you are. “WICKED!” Empowerment for Women encourages and inspires you to celebrate all that you are right now, as a woman. We believe empowerment is a process of gaining self-insight and … Read more
In the past when people have mentioned volunteering it always makes me think of building schools or digging wells in Africa. For some reason I have always put it in the category of “something to do in your gap year” or “something that gets you into the right university”. And now my opinion has changed. … Read more
I’m sure that many of you will know who Gwyneth Paltrow is. You might have seen her acting in films such as Iron Man, Shakespeare in Love, The Talented Mr Ripley and more. Or perhaps you know her as Madonna’s close friend or the ex-wife of Coldplay’s Chris Martin. What you may not know is … Read more
I was lucky enough to have a wonderful, all-round, education. In fact, my parents worked hard and sacrificed other things so that I could go to a school where the students were encouraged to ask “Why?”, learn musical instruments, play sports and gain insights into the world of the military. Subsequently, I am forever grateful … Read more
What Are NLP Submodalities? Submodalities refer to the finer components or attributes of our sensory experiences. In NLP, they are the specific qualities or characteristics of our internal representations, such as visual images, sounds, feelings, tastes, and smells. Submodalities can include factors like brightness, color, location, distance, size, volume, intensity, and duration, among others. Understanding … Read more
Some of the language used in NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) and Time Line Therapy® training can sometimes seem a little complex. If you’re learning, this Time Line Therapy® Glossary of Terms gives you quick access to the key references, terms and phrases used in the techniques. What Is Time Line Therapy® Training? Time Line Therapy® … Read more
Time Line Therapy® and emotional release therapy is a powerful healing technique that uses time-tested processes to help people move through their emotional pain and suffering. Through this process, individuals can release old traumas, fears, and beliefs and create space for new possibilities in their lives. Time Line Therapy® Offers A Powerful Emotional Release For … Read more
There have been hundreds of books written on the concept of assertiveness. It’s one of those skills that are regularly referred to in communication skills training. So, how assertive is your communication style? What’s interesting is that assertiveness is often confused with aggression, when actually they couldn’t be more different. Assertiveness has no requirement for … Read more
‘Mindfulness’ is one of those terms that we recognise as something to do with inner peace. We know it’s probably a good idea, and yet the actual ‘doing of Mindfulness’ often gets lost in the modern-day rat race of 50 phone calls and 150 emails in your inbox. However, if we embrace it, mindfulness is … Read more
This article discusses thoughts on authentic leaders by Robin Sharma. Actually, his work led the authentic leadership mindset early on. Specifically, it moves us towards living and working in our truth. Moreover, it guides us to appreciate what being authentic means in daily life. Actually, Robin Sharma’s thoughts on Authentic Leadership were written several years … Read more
