When I was young, there were several things I believed that turned out not to be true. It took me a long time to get my head around the fact that they weren’t true. The first realisation made me sad. The second freed me. 

Are you clear on what your life is about? Asking yourself this question can help to clarify how you step into your days. Is it aimlessly, or is it with intention?

“Attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity” - Simone Weil. However, when we can give our attention to ourselves and others, it is nothing short of a profound gift. 

One of the most significant indicators of someone’s happiness is their network of social connections. Often people don’t realise that loneliness is an indicator that this web of connection is out of balance.

Everyone you meet, you are supposed to meet. Every relationship has the opportunity for us not only to learn but also to teach. In today’s podcast, I discuss how other people help us to smooth out our rough edges. 

When we are in conflict with others, we play out all of the habitual strategies we have learnt over our lives. They don’t usually work. In today’s podcast, I discuss how there is another way. 

Life is a constant state of change. You know this, and I know this. You're probably familiar with the saying, "Change is the only constant." And that is true. Life always changes, whether you want it to or not. But still, it's hard to accept that things are always changing. We must accept that life is always changing. Even though nothing stays the same forever, you can try to make things work for you if you know how to adapt. Change isn't always bad; sometimes it can be good too. Change is inevitable. So it's important for us to learn how to adapt when situations change around us. In today's episode, I get you to do an exercise to help you see the transient nature of your issues and struggles.

In today’s podcast, I discuss a question from one of my clients about how she relates to her body. Does your body affect your happiness?

If you struggle with not entirely living the life you wish you did, how can you start to develop courage? In today’s podcast, I discuss a simple and effective approach. 

Sometimes we need to fix things. Sometimes we need a shift in perspective. Both approaches can work well, depending on the situation. 

This month signifies one year since our lives changed dramatically. It’s a good time to reflect, to take stock of what we have learned and how we have changed. In today’s podcast, I invite you into this reflection. 

Our minds are habitual. This means we fill in a lot of gaps with the habitual way we see the world. Understanding this can give us a renewed insight into those we love and those we struggle with. 

For some of you, vaccinations are arriving. With this comes the knowledge that you are about to socialise again. Not surprisingly, this is causing some concern. Today we look at how to manage the prospect of this re-opening.

Most of us love making plans. But what happens when we use those plans to try and protect ourselves from the uncertainty of life?

How can we find peace and happiness when in our own homes there is disruption? In today’s podcast, I answer a question from one of my students about a household member that is a reminder of working with difficulties to find happiness. 

What if every emotional explosion in your life is actually coming from inside you—not from the world around you?

In this episode, I explore how easily we hand our power over to circumstances, to other people, and to the stories we tell about them. You’ll learn why life can feel like a battlefield full of landmines, and how shifting your perspective reveals the truth: the real triggers live in your own pockets. When you understand this, you stop giving others control over your happiness and begin reclaiming the grounded, steady self you’ve been searching for all along.

Our days are filled with other people triggering us. We might feel frustrated, angry, disappointed or happy in their presence. It all depends on our own reflection. 

We all want to feel good. We all want a happy life. However, where to find that happy life often seems elusive. This is why today’s podcast is so important because you may not want to believe it. 

There are times in our lives when we know it is time to leave a job or a friendship or a relationship. It’s clear, and there is no question. However, what do we do when we are unsure if leaving is the right thing to do? 

In today's podcast, I discuss a three-step process for dealing with grievances and why it is essential to handle them well. 

What if the people you struggle with are more like you than you realize?

In this episode, I explore why it’s so hard to stay open-hearted with those whose opinions, behaviors, or beliefs feel challenging—and how humility, curiosity, and the simple “Just Like Me” practice can transform the way we relate to others. When we begin to see the gray areas, release our certainty, and acknowledge our shared human struggles, something softens. Compassion becomes possible again. This is an invitation to expand your capacity for understanding, even when it feels difficult.

The final quality that will help us be happier is openness. This is one of my favourite topics and I think you’ll discover in this podcast immediate ways to shift things in your day. 

I just took a much needed week off to rest my mind. What a relief it was. I feel so much better for it, and of course, it reminded me how we fatigue our minds with overstimulation.

The next quality that opens us even more quickly to a beautiful and happy life is to work with a loving heart. In today’s podcast, I explain what that means. 

As we go deeper, I identify three qualities that will enable you to fast track your way to a happier life. In today’s podcast, I discuss the first one, inner wisdom.