Resilience – You Are Strong!
These are tough times – and life seems to be throwing us curveball after curveball – mainly in the name of the coronavirus! How do you come back from being knocked down? Here are my thoughts…
Category: Mind Matters
Mind and Meaning, Mindfulness and Meditation
One Minute Breathing Space
This really simple meditation can be done anywhere, anytime and is one of my favourite meditations because the effect that one minute has on me can be quite astounding. If faced with a difficult situation, this is my go-to meditation. It calms me down, it focuses me, it centres me. You can do this seated or standing. Either way, make More →
Mindful Dance
As we all face days and maybe weeks of self-isolation it is important to nurture and nourish your body through exercise and healthy eating. Keeping physically active and fit relieves stress, helps you sleep better, improves your mood and has a positive impact on depression and anxiety. Dance to your favourite music, join an online fitness class or go for More →
The Solitude of Self Isolation
Isolation and loneliness can often be seen as a fate worse than death by some people. And yet, governments across the world are not only urging self-isolation, many are imposing it through nation-wide lock-downs in the fight against coronavirus. In these unprecedented times when we are being asked to maintain physical distance from our friends and family it is paramount More →
Coronavirus Anxiety – Keep Calm, Keep Healthy
Fear has gripped the world. Coronavirus anxiety is on the rise. The worry and stress are palpable as I walk around the supermarket doing some lastminute shopping as the threat of a nationwide lockdown looms over us. As I stand with my small basket in a queue seven-people deep, surrounded by overflowing trolleys, I am struck by the survival and More →
Podcast by Maryum Talks
“Do have a listen as I discuss mental health issues, grief and widowhood with Maryum on the first episode of her new podcast. We look specifically at the South Asian community and how these aspects affect it.” Shalini Bhalla-Lucas Interviewed by podcaster Maryum Iqbal on her new podcast Maryum Talks – available on YouTube, Spotify and iTunes. Watch the interview More →
Transform Your Life With This New Mindful Wellbeing Programme
Transform your life – personally and professionally – using 10 steps. Be who you want to be. Be the success you deserve to be. Live the life you were born to live. Be the best version of yourself! I am so excited to announce that this summer I will be launching a brand new Mindful Wellbeing Online Programme. Life throws More →
Meditation to help with your grief
We grieve when we experience loss which comes in many forms. The loss of a loved one. The loss of a pet. The loss of a job. The loss of good health. Grieving fully takes courage. Grieving allows us to let go. Grieving allows us to come to terms with what we have lost. How we grieve is personal to More →