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Thoughts and their effects on our DNA

Taking a look at how our patterns of thought can impact our DNA...yes, really!

January 27, 2021

What leads to long-term change?

Although it may seem daunting when embarking on long-term change, breaking the process down into smaller more manageable and tangible goals can ease us through the resistance we face before we get started, which is usually the hard part. Beyond that first step, there tested techniques and plans that we can use to support our journey...

January 18, 2021

Fear – what is it, and how can it show up when making behavioural changes?

Fear can show up in different ways when we decide to make an important change in our lives...but understanding what it is, it does not need to stop us achieving our goals.

January 12, 2021

How Making a Note of Your Cravings can Support the Quit Journey

The simple act of making a note of our cravings as they arise can help us break the automatic and habitual behaviours we've learnt when it comes to lighting up those cigarettes...or not!

January 6, 2021

5 Tips for Integrating Mindfulness Throughout Your Day

Our fast-paced culture means we're usually busy 'doing' - working, looking after the kids, shopping, planning holidays, exercising, watching Netflix and so on...it can seem hard to make time to 'just be' and that can often feel unproductive. Here are some ways we can use our routine activities to be a little more mindful...

December 30, 2020

Getting through holiday stress with Mindfulness

Along with reunion, celebration and indulgence, the holiday period brings with it emotions such as stress and frustration, but with a little attention there are ways we may ease through some of the challenging moments...

December 15, 2020

Meditation and Smoking…

There are growing number of studies showing how meditation can help reduce smoking, as well as improve overall health and well-being. Worth seeing what all the fuss is about...

December 8, 2020

Second-hand Smoke...things to know

When we smoke, we're not just harming ourselves; second-hand smoke has been proven to have a direct health impact on those close to us too...

November 30, 2020

Have you tried a mobile app when trying to Quit Smoking?

Perhaps recent quit attempts haven't been successful, or you're considering kicking the habit for the first time - perhaps it's worth trying a new approach. Different strokes for different folks....

November 23, 2020

Stoptober may not have gone as expected...

Even our most well prepared for journeys may not go to plan - perhaps Stoptober feels like it was a failure because of a re-lapse. After all, there is lots to contend with at present. But what's stopping you from trying again with renewed focus and motivation?

October 29, 2020