Saying ‘No’ to others is saying ‘Yes’ to yourself. Does this statement resonate for you? If it does, it might be a helpful affirmation to hold in mind when you are tempted to do something …
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Saying yes to you: journaling prompts
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Gratitude
This morning I started my working day with a meditation focused on gratitude. It was a really positive start to my day, ten minutes focused on what is good in my life and there’s quite …
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New writing events for the new year
I’ve got some writing for wellbeing workshops coming up in January. Send me an email if you’re interested in booking a place or would like to know a little more. First up is Start Your …
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Micro-habits
This month I’ve renewed an old habit that I had let lapse a little lately, starting my working day with a ten minute meditation practice. I have a subscription to one of the many great apps out there …
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Women’s writing circle
When we went into lockdown in March this year, I was days away from starting a women’s writing circle in Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol. It was to be a space where women could gather together to talk …
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No more online pandemic diaries from me
Overnight I thought about the overwhelm I feel at the vast number of emails I am receiving from every business, website, organisation, charity etc I’ve ever had even the slightest contact with in the past. …
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A time of rest and renewal
Winter is at it’s core the season of rest and renewal. Sometimes we need to recharge by doing nothing and live for a time in that void between harvest and spring, letting our field go …
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Where do you start? With the first step…
I’d like to share a poem which resonates for me with ideas about beginning and personal responsibility and the journey we are all on in life. It speaks to me about the courage that it …
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How taking part in collective action could help you with your feelings
Last Friday millions of people worldwide: children, workers, volunteers, parents and friends of the planet of all varieties took part in the climate strikes. I attended a local one here in Bristol, marching with many …
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How do you take care of yourself?
We all need to look after ourselves, even if it is only in order to help us support other people in our lives. When life gets chaotic or we feel as if we are overwhelmed …
Rachel Hawkins-Crockford 