Dungeons and Dragons and why it might be what we are all waiting for
I used to think that D and D was for geeky boys. I was wrong
Blog Entries
The Power of Book Therapy
Recognising our own emotions and problems experienced by another, even if they happen to live only between the pages of a book, can be useful in exploring the root of our feelings and solutions to our challenges, writes Ollie Coach, Claire Robertson
“Yes I can” – the Funny side of fostering
Belinda Wells, Ollie Coach and foster mum shares some of the precious moments of bonding through laugher that make all the difference to the children in her care.
The stories we tell ourselves!
The ability to become the observer of your ‘stories’ and your behaviour is a vital step in changing your behaviour and emotional reactions. By Stacie Glass, Ollie Coach.
Supercharge your life with an attitude of gratitude
Nowadays, it can be hard to remember the good things in life. Put things in perspective by focusing on what makes you smile and brings you comfort. Appreciation is about what’s going on inside your head and heart, as you decide what to focus on.
Keep it Happy – Your best ever pine cone…
Deborah Stephenson, trainee Ollie Coach, looks forward to getting outside everyday to breathe in the fresh air and for a change of scenery but also for all the other benefits it brings.
Who’d have thought it?
Thoughts can empower you or they can drain you. Ollie Coach Belinda wells explains that it’s not the content of a thought that’s relevant, it’s what you do about the thought that is!
How to know if you really value yourself.
Check your work-life balance. Work-life balance is only possible when you value yourself. Simple. There’s no other way. Expectations you have on yourself are almost always higher than your employer. Why does it take burnout, a chronic illness, or a stress-related disorder to make you realize it?
What Thoughts Are You Feeding? A Simple Exercise to Train Your Mind
I recently learnt a mind-training exercise that made me realise how many irrelevant thoughts we have every day and how easy it is to get stuck in them. In this article I want to share this technique with you. I’ve been doing a lot of meditation lately (between 1 and 2 hours every day) and […]
Five easy ways to move more
Keeping active during the winter can be a grind, particularly when the weather is grim. Sometimes it can feel like exercise is a punishment rather than something to enjoy. One way to get a workout is to fit short bursts of activity into your day. This blog suggests five ways to get you moving more.
