Anger, fear, guilt. Emotions can bubble under for years (or spill over in seconds) with devastating effect. Take our tricky trio here. They are pernicious customers who can limit life choices, inhibit personal enjoyment and stifle relationships. Why is it, for instance, that so many people feel bad when they have no transgressions for which …
1 PUT UP NESTING BOXES Homes for solitary bees, such as the leafcutter bee that nibbles the edges of rose leaves, can be made from wood or small logs (for instructions on making, siting and aftercare, see foxleas.com). Honeybee nesting boxes (not hives for honey collection) designed to help conserve wild bees populations are available …
Do you feel connected to nature? Can it really be beneficial to your wellbeing? Whether you’re an avid gardener or don’t even have a window box, whether you love the outdoors or are an advocate of city living, this journal is filled with simple ways to awaken your senses to the natural world and nurture …
During the course of your life, you will most likely have to deal with challenges. Even when you know things might turn out for the best, that doesn’t make dealing with them any less daunting. Here, we look at strategies to help you cope and make stressful situations a little less scary. 1 Acknowledge your …
Many of us spend time each day travelling to and fro, from home to work and back again. This time doesn’t have to be dreaded or wasted. Follow Breathe’s tips to improve your daily commute. 1. Go for a walk around the place where you live or the area where you work. Take a map …
We’ve been puzzling the past few weeks here at Breathe. Puzzling as to how to communicate without words; puzzling how not to compromise the self while still helping others; and puzzling, well, about puzzles. We’ve discovered that while solutions to many of life’s big questions are rarely straightforward they always require patience. And this is …
Love writing but feel daunted by the thought of writing a full-length book? Writers who have lived the dream share their top tips. From Stephanie Lam… Finishing your first draft • Keep going until you reach the end. Don’t go back and revise, however tempted you may feel. You’ll get bogged down in perfecting that …
Many of the expressions we use in everyday conversation have fascinating origins. Breathe looks into just a few… To give the cold shoulder Meaning: To make someone feel unwelcome Origin: In Medieval times, the host would offer a cold piece of meat from the shoulder of mutton to his guest to let him know it …
Nights may be darker, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still get plenty out of your evenings. Here are our top tips for what you can do: Plan Decide how you want to spend your evening and then make space for that to happen. This might mean making minor changes to existing commitments with your …
You can set intentions and make inspiration boards for all areas of life, including work, relationships, personal growth and home. And there are no set rules. The important thing is to bring your vision to life with images. The first step is to find clarity on what you want to achieve. Ask yourself why, and …
