Recently, a friend of mine had to make a difficult decision; it was about whether to attend a family funeral. In normal circumstances, this sort of decision may be unheard of; naturally they should go and pay their respects, but sadly the family are estranged and have a very difficult family history. So there were [...]

Whether you enjoy running, painting or writing, when we participate in a hobby that we love it makes our souls feel nourished; it’s a great stress reliever and helps with depression. We know when we are truly in our zone, because we are so absorbed in our beloved pursuit that we have the ability to [...]

For those of us who have suffered abuse or trauma, being in the present moment can be especially hard to achieve. This is because we have impaired concentration and can be easily distracted: we frequently find ourselves simply staring at the wall! The Chinese call this "kòng bái ding zhe", or "white space staring”. But [...]

Animals rule, OKAY! They are the best anti-depressant, and stress relief. Whether you have a cat, dog, rabbit or guinea pig, have you ever enjoyed dancing with them? And you can select the mood simply by picking the right tune for the sort of atmosphere you want to set. Remember, animals may be non-verbal but [...]

Method: 1: Gather up your beloved companion with the assistance of a yummy treat (tip: chicken works brilliantly with my puppy, and those vegan readers will be thrilled to know that plant-based “pigs ears” are widely available). If you don’t have a pet of your own, visit a friend or family member who does. 2: [...]