Thibaut Meurisse is the French Author of over 20 great Self Help books including this one and the bestseller” Master Your Emotions”. There is an accompanying workbook to the book.He gives a seven step process to overcoming limiting beliefs and validating a new empowering mindset.He says it is important to condition our minds daily and emphasises the importance of daily, morning and evening rituals.He advises stacking a morning ritual of meditation,gratitude,affirmations and daily goal setting for maximum […]

Self care is defined in the Oxford Dictionary as “the practice of taking an active role in protecting one’s own wellbeing and happiness”.You will often hear people say they don’t have time for self care because they are so busy with work , parenting or taking care of elderly relatives.Self care is not only about meditation or going to the gym ,it also icludes examining your priorities,setting boundaries and having a healthy sleep rituals eg going to […]

This book is essentially a book on Japanese culture and tradition and it explains the concept of ikigai from this context. Ken Mogi the author is a neuroscientist.He explains the 5 pillars of Ikigai as 1) starting small 2)releasing yourself 3)harmony and sustainability 4) the joy of little things 5)Being here and now. He describes ikigai as residing in the joy of little things eg your morning coffee,a ray of sunshine or morning air and it can […]

Building self discipline is not just about improving self control , it is also about building inner strength , resilience and not being super hard on yourself.If you are determined to reach a certain milestone, you need to align your thoughts, values and goals.Self discipline is a skill you can develop,it will also help to keep working on your motivation.To build self discipline,start by setting out small goals at the start of each day eg planning what […]

There is no legal definition of natural makeup with the FDA.But natural makeup contains more ingredients from natural origins like plants and minerals.The ingredients would generally be from nontoxic sources which are better for our health.They also have a minimal amount of synthetic ingredients and you will be less likely to find artificial colourants,synthetic preservatives and heavy metals on the list of ingredients.We may scrutinise the quality and ingredients of food we buy in the supermarket,but it […]

Ingredients(For 8 Scones) 250g Porridge Oats 250g Greek or Natural Yoghurt O% Fat One Egg Half a teaspoon of Bread Soda Method Preheat oven to 180C,Fan oven at 160C Mix all ingredients well Use an Ice Cream Scoop to place mixture onto pregreased oven tray in 8 equal portions Cook in Oven for 15-20 minutes until Golden Brown Leave to cool. Source link

Our bodies follow a natural circadian rhythm where there is an optimal time for resting,sleeping etc.Sleep Rituals before going to bed help our minds and bodies to unwind and get into relaxation mode.If you have problems with insomnia,you may wish to consider a change to your sleep routine.One change I had to make was ban the phone from the room where I sleep,I could be on social media long after bed time! What Sleep Rituals work best?Apart […]

If you need a small dose of Positive Thinking,then you do not have to look further than Norman Vincent Peale’s Book ‘The Power of Positive Thinking’. This is a 1952 self-help book which shows that changing our mindset can change our life.Some chapters include ‘Believe in Yourself’ and ‘Expect The Best and Get It’. While the Book is written from a Christian perspective,a non christian friend of mine read it and found the chapters on changing your […]

Transformation of the Day: Tonya lost 70 pounds. Living with diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, she knew that she needed to make a change. Working in healthcare, she saw what could happen if she didn’t take her health seriously. She shared with us how she took action. Her biggest lesson: Consistency beats perfection every time. Social Media@Tonya_Tonia_Tonea (on all platforms)  What was your motivation? What inspired you to keep going, even when you wanted to […]

Transformation of the Day: Angela lost 93 pounds. Her journey is about more than numbers on the scale. It’s about breaking a cycle of health challenges and encouraging her family. She worked with a coach for guidance and support, and her hard work has paid off. When did you start your weight loss journey? What was your motivation?I started my weight loss journey last year. The reason I started was because all of my siblings, nieces, and […]