This year we have been looking at a number of ways to combine walking and being in nature to help us build resilience and cope better in our ever-changing world. Noticing what is going on in our natural world is a useful mindfulness technique and a great distraction from life’s challenges. So all the walks[…]
As Charles Darwin once wrote, about nature, “it is not the strongest of the species that survives nor the most intelligent but the one, the most responsive to change”. Life is constantly changing. Some change can be positive like a new house, holiday or new baby whilst other change can be sudden, imposed and stressful.[…]
The equinox on 21st September marked the beginning of Autumn in the Northern Hemisphere. As Autumn proceeds, we experience reduced temperatures and light levels which can have a significant impact on our mood and energy. These changes are a signal to animals and plants too. Photosynthesis is reduced in Autumn and leaves start losing their[…]
“Happiness held is the seed, happiness shared is the flower” John Harrigan Resilience helps us to bounce back from adversity. When people are resilient, they are better able to cope with stress and to overcome challenges. Resilience can be built through a variety of factors, including sharing. Sharing and resilience are two closely related concepts.[…]
The natural world is an incredible wonder that inspires us all. It underpins our economy, our society, indeed our very existence. There is much success in Nature to celebrate both subtle and grand. These are some examples: Firstly, the evolution of life itself is an incredible success. Over billions of years, nature has evolved an incredible[…]
We all have to accept that life is unpredictable. Facing the ever-changing challenges of the world head on rather than ignoring them is always the best way forward. Trees such as the giant redwoods have been around since before the Alps or the Rocky Mountains existed. The key to their survival and resilience is adaption.[…]
The weather has finally brought some sunshine and it was lovely to get outside and start to plan the garden planting for this year. Last month we looked at planning with positivity and this month we will focus on growing, living and remaining resilient despite the challenges life throws at us. When it comes to[…]
Last month we spent time looking at having a purpose as a helpful way to build resilience. It’s important to remember that we are all unique with our own talents, skills and interests. To find what is meaningful to you tune into your values which is based on what is important in your life. If[…]
Crucial to feeling good and being resilient is to have a sense of purpose. Our unique reason for being can alter many times during a lifetime, with changes sometimes beyond our control. Viktor Frankl was a great proponent of having a purpose. He was sent to a Nazi concentration camp in WW2 and arrived carrying[…]
February is traditionally the month of love, maybe because nature is waking up as Spring approaches and the birds and bees are getting more active. There are of course many types of love and connection besides romantic love, such as friendship, family and maybe work colleagues. We can also form emotional connections with animals and[…]