A Calm Manifesto to Avoid Overwhelm
Do you feel overwhelmed? We often feel like we have too much on our plate. Bump into someone and ask how they are doing. You will get the inevitable reply, …
Essentialism for a Simple Life
Your life style I’m about to jump into my little campervan (named Brian) and head west to surf. It’s Friday morning, which means I might have finally nailed a shorter …
Staying Under is sometimes the best option
Knowing About a year ago, I started to write a book, A New Dawn in Ireland, about returning home after 16 years away. I got into the swing of things …
8 Ways to Calibrate your Body Clock
Our Artificial Clock As the human race and technology have evolved, we began to live in a way counter to our natural body clock. The advent of artificial light meant …
A Great Morning in less than 20 minutes
A morning routine can be your most reliable and valuable habit. But establishing any new habit depends on the four Rs. Reason: Your ‘Why?’ What motivates you to change? Reminder: The trigger …
Nurture Your Seeds
Winter: A time to Replenish Happy new year. I hope you had a restful break. I have been thinking about nature and our rhythms during winter. This season is a …
Reflections beat Resolutions
For many reasons, I’m content to put the year behind me. On the one hand, it’s been a year to remember but, on the other, one to forget entirely. I …
CALM. A Word for any year.
2021 has arrived. 2020 seemed to pass slowly, and yet I have a sense I’m not ready. But maybe I am. I (mistakenly) compare myself to people who have set …
6 Benefits of Reflection
New Year, New You? I’m not a great believer in new year resolutions. I’m committed to making and keeping promises – just not necessarily new year ones. That said, there …
Evening routine – more important than your Morning Routine?
The thing about the evening is, we’re usually tired. Our evening routine should be gentle and reflective. If you’re living consciously, designing your life, then you’ve had a great day that …