Mind Body Energy Matters

11/10/2026

Sometimes our emotions are difficult to understand, never mind put into words.

And then someone else's words help us recognise something in ourselves.

Tonight I was reminded of the gift of poetry, as our book club came together for poetry month.

Sometimes being understood begins with finding the words. ❤️

Is there a poem, book or film that's done that for you? I'd love to hear it in the comments.

04/10/2026

We can often be taken by surprise by our own anger. We lash out, like a bolt from the blue.
But there are usually early warning signs: the disappointment when somebody lets us down, the feeling of being taken for granted. We don't acknowledge these little hurts as they happen, and each one stacks on top of the last.
The good news is we can begin with a small irritation or annoyance, instead of our full-blown anger.
What small irritation, hurt or annoyance have you been brushing aside?

01/10/2026

Have you ever walked into a room and instantly felt the tension hanging in the air, even though everyone insists "everything is fine. The question is: What makes it so hard for us to simply own our anger and say, "I'm actually angry with you because..."
I would love to hear your thoughts on this. Why do you think expressing anger feels so intimidating? Let’s talk about it in the comments below

27/09/2026

“When you put a lid on your anger, you put a lid on your happiness.”

A client said this to me when I was a young social worker. I didn’t understand it then, but over the years I’ve come to know that she was correct.

When we keep pushing an emotion down, we can miss the message it’s trying to give us. Learning to recognise it and express it safely takes practice—and it’s never too late to begin.

Does that thought resonate with you?

20/09/2026

Work, rest and play—we need all three. But balance doesn’t look the same for everyone.

Some people thrive on a steady rhythm. Others work in bursts and then need longer periods of rest. And sometimes, caring responsibilities or changes in our health mean the balance we once had is no longer possible.
However we still need to find a way to
Achieve balance

17/09/2026

Anger can feel like the enemy—particularly when we have been on the receiving end of someone else’s anger.

But anger also carries a message. It may be telling us that something is wrong, a boundary has been crossed, or we have given away something important.

The challenge is learning to listen to its message and respond appropriately.

Is anger a friend or an enemy for you?

13/09/2026

Emotions aren’t just in your head. They’re lodged in your shoulders, your jaw, your stomach.

Your body can hold onto what your mind is trying to move past. Notice where you’re carrying tension, anger, stress, or emotion today.

10/09/2026

How do you make decisions - with your head, your heart, or your gut?

Each one can give us valuable information. Our thoughts, emotions and physical responses can all tell us something worth listening to.

What might change if you listened to all three before making your next decision?

28/05/2026

Did you ever notice when you think positive thoughts about the people in your life your relationships tends to flow. When you think negative thoughts about that same person things can be much more difficult. Is it the person or your thoughts that is creating the difference ? i would love to hear your opinion.

26/05/2026