In my experience, those of us who endure anxiety are especially hard on ourselves - often carrying distorted opinions about our capabilities. I have witnessed this many times, and recall seeing a cake chef almost melting under a wave of anxiety when they’d actually finished the commission in plenty of time! On that occasion, a [...]

Last week I mentioned my “shortcuts” in the pursuit of mindfulness, because it’s hard to both notice our breathing AND focus on an object. For those of us who endure anxiety, it’s especially challenging to be present and in the moment. To be at one with ourselves can feel like a luxury – we’ve got [...]

Learning how to breathe "correctly" is so important for our mental health that there are schools, such as Breathing Space in London, that run courses on breathing techniques and mindfulness. Studies have shown that these two disciplines can greatly alleviate feelings of anxiety and be of invaluable support to our mental wellbeing. Many traditional schools [...]

In my story, I talk about our “pendulums” inside us. Similar to a grandfather clock, where every tiny component is reliant on the swing of the pendulum. In the clock’s case, it’s essential to keep time accurately! Well, I think that we humans have an invisible pendulum too. In our case, I believe, it controls [...]