This year, like many, I am on a mission to start as I mean to go on; that is with a clear head, a nourished body, and a healthy sense of wellbeing. It is a simple goal, but one that many of us are working hard to fulfil. And that’s why I was so intrigued to hear about ghost anchoring recently. Unsurprisingly, over 95 percent of professionals in the UK are struggling to cope with silent health conditions or so-called ghost conditions induced by anxiety and stress according to new research conducted by New Life Portugal, a renowned wellness retreat in Portugal.   Ghost conditions ..read more

The energetic and emotional power of the moon has been celebrated in spiritual rituals for thousands of years, including the practice of Ayurvedic moon bathing. Creating moon water is a way of harnessing the moon’s power by charging water with lunar energy, which is thought to help banish negativity and add strength to your spiritual intentions and manifestations. What is moon water? It does what it says on the tin: moon water is simply water that has been placed outside, or on a windowsill, to be charged by moonlight. It can be referred to as ‘full moon water’ or ‘new moon water’, depending o ..read more

Chances are, many of us will have experienced some kind of trauma in our lifetime, whether serious illness or injury, death of a loved one, emotional or physical abuse, or the breakdown of a serious relationship. Any kind of trauma, big or small, can be distressing, but, here’s the thing, as well as being difficult at the time, trauma can also cause us to lose touch with our core sense of self, which can have a devastating impact on our mental wellbeing. “Our authentic self is at the heart of who we all are and the essence of us,” explains Caroline Strawson, trauma-informed therapist and coach ..read more

Love change or hate change; we know it’s one of life’s constants. But when we actively choose to make a change of direction, it can open our eyes up to a new way of living and serve as a crucial tool for self-growth. Whether we want to embark on a new job or hobby, swap the car for a bicycle or create new boundaries within our family circle, change can take some getting used to. So, how do we make positive changes that last the course? These top tips from experts across the fields of psychology, life-coaching and science offer simple ways to help make positive changes to our lifestyles – and k ..read more

We all like to feel special, whether it’s down to personal achievements we’ve worked hard for, or recognition for an act of kindness we have performed. However, when we begin to believe we are more special, more gifted or more important than others, it can cross a line into the ‘shadow’ side of specialness. A place that is less about humility, and more about the ego. This type of specialness is commonly seen in politics and amongst the uber wealthy, it can manifest as an unusual belief in one’s own greatness, delusions of grandeur or selfimportance. However, it is also rife in social media cir ..read more