Mind and Meaning, Mindfulness and Meditation
The Annual Social Media Detox So, once a year I take a social media break. Sometime in August, but mostly in December. And this year is no different. I’m going off Instagram, Threads, X, Facebook and LinkedIn for the whole of December. From today I won’t be posting on my blog either. This is why I do it… 1) Reflect More →
Creative expressions like art, writing, and music have been powerful outlets for individuals coping with grief. If you are grieving for a loved one, finding a creative activity may help you cope with that grief. I found much comfort in dance and writing when my husband Jeremy passed away. I penned my Amazon bestselling memoir Always With You when I More →
Coping when someone dies by suicide If you are reading this, then it may be that you are trying to cope after the death of someone close to you by suicide. I am so sorry for your loss. Below are some tips to help you cope. But, remember, professional help can really come in useful at this time. So, if More →
Why do we grieve a famous person when they die – even though we don’t know them persoanlly? The recent death of Matthew Perry really brought this question to the forefront with many of my clients. It’s important to remember that when a famous person dies, the public response to grief is often complex and multifaceted. People may feel a More →
I am so happy that Mindfulness, Music & More (MMM) returns to the studio for the SIXTH season. MMM is a hit Capital FM Kenya radio show and podcast (SoundCloud – nearly 1.5 million downloads), and is a show that I co-host with Mugambi Nthiga. Every week we have a guest come in and chat with us, telling us about More →
An Overused, Unhelpful Cliché That We Need to Stop Using! The phrase “It’s okay not to be okay” is a popular mental health slogan that gained prominence in recent years. Whilst I was in the UK in the 90s and early 2000s, it was a phrase that was bandied around by the mental health awareness movement, which sought to reduce More →
In a serene environment, on the outskirts of Nairobi city lies the venue for the Mindfulness Retreat. The tranquillity and calmness of the venue prepares you for what lies ahead. As I settle down, I reflect on the past week’s activities and I do not know what to expect. My mind races and I remember the work assignment which I More →
Fear causes pain. Emotional, mental, spiritual and of course physical pain. That is because fear is a hugely powerful emotion that we all feel at different times in various degrees. In today’s world, many things may cause fear in your bodies – sometimes subconsciously. You don’t even realise that your mind and body are reacting to the word and the More →