by thelivewellplayground | Apr 21, 2015 | Balance, Change, Daily routines, happiness, mental health, Simplifying, technology, Time, Uncategorized
The other day I was scrolling through my Facebook feed when I came across a link to a great piece in the New York Times. I jumped across to the lengthy article and had a read. Once I’d finished I returned to Facebook, pausing to read some things in more depth,...
by thelivewellplayground | Feb 17, 2015 | Art, Balance, bravery, happiness, Healing, Simplifying, Time, Uncategorized
Still your body Settle your thoughts Focus your attention on the clean, white page before you that will soon hold all of your answers. Wait, I feel you scuttling away To get some tea, to tidy up , to quickly attend to another matter. We circle, but rarely land....
by thelivewellplayground | Feb 10, 2015 | Balance, Change, Daily routines, happiness, Healing, Self Care, Simplifying, Time
If we don’t consciously choose how to use our time, those precious spare moments or hours will be lost to unrewarding filler. Time slips away, whether or not we choose to use it wisely. Even a window of 15 minutes can bring rich rewards if spent consciously....
by thelivewellplayground | Jan 21, 2015 | Balance, Daily routines, happiness, Self Care, Simplifying, Uncategorized
A fresh start? Hello new year. A clear head? Shhh. A blank page? You must have a journal handy. You now have everything you need to start compiling your Master list. It is now time to focus in on details. After using the techniques discussed in this earlier post to...
by thelivewellplayground | Jul 18, 2014 | Balance, bravery, Change, happiness, Healing, Simplifying, Uncategorized
Last night I attended an event at The Wheeler Centre. It was a panel discussion titled ‘A Blush Of Boys’ that investigated both boys and mens experiences of being a male in today’s world. My 13 year old daughter was with me and when they invited...
by thelivewellplayground | May 29, 2014 | Balance, breath, Daily routines, happiness, Self Care, Simplifying
When the mind experiences stillness it also experiences spaciousness. Like a blank canvas there is potential and possibility that cannot exist when it is already full. Thoughts normally spin around in our minds at break-neck speed. They come fast and furious and there...
