October is Mental Health month, a time to shine a brighter light on the mental health issues that affect an alarming percentage of our population on a day-to-day basis. Whether directly or indirectly, at some time in our lives, the issue of mental health will affect each and every one of us– it deserves out time, attention, awareness and care. Given the current global situation and its pervasive impact on our collective mental health, I’ve been giving the issue considerable bandwidth of late.

Evidence shows that when we continue to engage with this important topic by sharing our own personal experiences and keeping informed, we minimize the stigma surrounding mental health issues and contribute to our collective wellbeing and healing.

Before we dive into a myriad of science and evidence-based information from the experts including how neurotransmitters and neuromodulators influence our mental health and how to support Read more…

“Who or what has made the most Significant Positive Differences in Your Life?

I was contemplating this before a coaching session on Monday and for no specific reason, I honed in on the six most significant influences that have positively impacted upon me and my life. As I was thinking about the people, places, events, experiences and learnings that have played a significant role in shaping and influencing my life, the answers to this simple yet powerful question appeared as luminescence in my consciousness.

I then experienced an overwhelming sense of gratitude – my heart was full and warm, I could feel my face light up and I became aware of a surge and shift in my energy.

It was quite a profound experience at the time as I was reminded how this simple, yet powerful question or practice if you like, cultivates and supercharges Resourcefulness –  Shifts your focus, uplifts your mindset, elevates your mood, enhances a resourceful state of being and inspires positive action and gratitude.

I brought the idea and my insights to Read more…