I don’t have to chase extraordinary moments to find happiness – it’s right in front of me if I’m paying attention and practicing gratitude. —Brené Brown These days it’s become more or less common knowledge that having a gratitude practice, … Continue reading →
I thought to myself, “I’m not walking.” And to my surprise and delight, that was the moment when I became freer, easier, and more comfortable during my walk yesterday morning. I’ve been suffering with a minor foot injury for past … Continue reading →
In business – indeed in life – having the ability to take a moment to pause before we start any activity, or before we react to any situation that presents itself, is powerful. If we can learn to pause … Continue reading →
This is a time when many of us look back on the year just gone, and forward to the one to come. It is a time for both reflection and planning – and resolutions on how we want to live … Continue reading →
In many practices images – pictures – are used to help you relax, or to enhance your confidence or compassion for instance. In contrast, the Alexander Technique practice of giving yourself directions – thinking in an intentional way to promote … Continue reading →
In my last couple of blogs I’ve been exploring how we use thinking and words in our Alexander Technique practice in such a way as to promote positive changes in our coordination. One of the roles of an Alexander Technique … Continue reading →
‘T ain’t What You Do (It’s the Way That You Do It), the famous song by Melvin “Sy” Oliver and James “Trummy” Young, was first recorded in 1939 and was sung by, among many others, Ella Fitzgerald. I was struck … Continue reading →
The ability to take a moment to pause before we start any activity, or before we react to any situation that presents itself, is very powerful. If we can learn to pause (just for a split second – not even … Continue reading →
