Being you

How we can use acceptance to reduce our own social anxiety.

A good night’s sleep

I would like to say that I’ve been quiet because I’ve been away, but that isn’t the full truth. I have been away, but it was some time before then that I last wrote a post. And since I got back I haven’t written because I’ve been trying to get back on track. Holidays are…Read more »

International Day of Happiness

On International Day of Happiness, I tell you why my goal is not to make you happy! Read it to find out more!

Noticing

A post about mindful awareness of our thoughts and feelings, and how it can help us with problem solving

Self-Care

Today I had to go to the Physiotherapist. I’ve had back pain for a few days and it has been referring into my head and causing pretty nasty headaches. This happens relatively frequently with me and I’ve finally decided to see if there is something I can do about it! During the initial consultation we…Read more »

Developing Habits

It has been a while since I was here! This year I endeavoured to start blogging frequently as a way of reconnecting with the lovely events within my life and also as sharing my psychological learning. But it’s almost February and this is my first post. Unsurprisingly, I am going to start with some research…Read more »

jamie fraser cowl

Folks, please find for your enjoyment, a new, free knitting pattern developed by yours truly! In May, Hugh and I traveled to the UK. We had a fabulous trip, visiting Exeter, Oxford, London, Islay, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Birmingham and Cheltenham. Hugh’s parents purchased first class BritRail passes for us and it was the best thing ever!…Read more »

Unexpected twists

I recently grabbed a knitting book from the library called Sereknity (sidenote: Adelaide libraries are fantastic!) It includes patterns inspired by yoga positions and concepts of mindfulness. I probably wouldn’t buy it for myself because more than half of the patterns are actually crochet, but it really is a lovely book. I decided to knit…Read more »

A different perspective

This weekend I got to see my city from a different perspective. This is not a metaphor (but be sure it will soon turn into one!) but a literal statement. I went to explore Williamstown for the first time. Sure, I have been there once before, but we only walked along the main street before…Read more »

Still waters

The beach continues to teach me lessons. I skipped the gym one night recently and told myself I’d make up for it by going swimming. It was warm and I had cycled home, so I was pretty sweaty and looking forward to a cleansing dip. I walked down to the beach and was amazed by…Read more »