Forgiveness, with its transformative energy, has the power to heal emotional wounds and free us from the burden of resentment and pain. By understanding forgiveness, embracing its energy, and engaging in the conscious practice of letting go, we reclaim our personal power and embark on a journey of healing and growth; allowing us to embrace...
Anger is a complex and powerful emotion. It has the potential to ignite great change or fully consume us, but by understanding it and harnessing its energy positively, we can navigate its transformative power and cultivate healthy ways of expressing and channelling it. From mild irritation to explosive rage, anger often emerges when our boundaries...
In our journey through life we may encounter moments when we feel detached from the world around us, and this state of being can have a profound impact on our well-being and hinder our ability to live a fulfilling and meaningful life. This is apathy; a complex emotion characterised by a lack of interest, enthusiasm,...
This is our sixth – and last – in a series of blogs this year looking at the importance of human values and which values might intersect with the different levels of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. What we’ve learnt is that in our pursuit of personal growth and fulfilment, understanding the role of human values...
As human beings, we all have certain values that we hold dear. These values are an integral part of who we are, and they shape the decisions we make and the paths we take in life. They are shaped by our upbringing, culture, experiences, and personal beliefs, and they guide our actions and behaviours. When...
Human values are the guiding principles that shape our behaviour and inform our decisions, often stemming from our personal beliefs and experiences. They reflect what we consider important in how we live and work, determining our priorities and serving as a measure of our life’s success. Living according to our values gives us direction and...
According to the Oxford Dictionary, values are “principles or standards of behaviour; one’s judgement of what is important in life.” And so true! Your personal values are your central beliefs, guiding your decision-making and actions, helping you to create a fulfilling life. They are intrinsically linked to your sense of self and consequently your mental wellbeing, and so...
* This is the second blog in our series on ‘Human Values’. To read blog one, click here Basic Needs – Human Values. Our values are the things that we believe are important in the way we live, work and play. They influence our priorities and are the basis for our decision making. There...
Values are the things that ultimately give our lives direction. They determine our priorities in life, aid our growth, help us to create the future we want to experience, and are deeply linked to our sense of self and mental health. They define us, they are who we want to be at our best, they...
Contempt. It’s not often that we hear or use the word, is it? And yet it’s one of the seven basic emotions identified by Dr. Paul Ekman, which means it must come up on a fair few occasions during our lives. Possibly because it’s often accompanied by another more prominent emotion, like anger, we don’t recognise...