Stress Management
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Stop and smell the roses (and the wildflowers too!)
This picture was taken the other day as I was on a quick stroll. Oxeye Daisies never fail to uplift. A couple of years ago I might have appreciated wildflowers with only my eyes. These days, I also take a moment to appreciate their scent…
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How I boosted my immune system and reduced morning anxiety
Okay, I didn’t think in a million years I’d be recommending this tip, and yet here I am. But I can tell you now, this one habit has made a huge difference to my daily life—in a variety of crucial areas.
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How perceived time pressure affects our lives
If you feel pressed for time on a daily basis, then you’re probably experiencing time poverty, and it’s a huge problem in society.
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Crunching gravel underfoot
Here’s a photo I took yesterday, enjoying a gorgeous mid-May walk…
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Quiet connections in a woodland glade
The air was suffused with message-carrying scents and invisible instructions inside grains of pollen. Under my feet, I was aware there must be a knotted network of root and mycelium. And, breathing in this earthy air, I too felt a deep sense of peaceful connection.
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Broom flower in the rain, waiting patiently for a bee
This image was taken as I walked along the river path, listening to the pitter-patter of raindrops all about me, drumming every leaf
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97% of our worries are unfounded, study finds
Most worries are unfounded; 97% of them don’t materialize, according to Cornell University..
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How to feel happier in the face of constant bad news
We can be forgiven for thinking, like so many generations throughout history, that the state of the world has never been so dire, and that it is approaching an existential brink. But the underlying facts paint a very different picture—one that gives us plenty of reasons to be hopeful.
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What if you realised a huge chunk of your stress could be avoided?
Each month, millions of people log online and ask, “How can I feel less stressed?” I think what they actually mean is, “How can I feel less stressed without changing anything?” But here’s the crux: if your life is stressful, then feeling less stressed may really require changing how you live.
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With Meaning Weekly Newsletter – 9 Apr 2025
The good weather has been continuing here on the island, and I’ve been lucky enough to get out a few times this week and get into nature. April really seems like the month of yellow. Celandine, dandelions, marsh marigold, primroses, and the last remaining daffodils seem to dominate the verges. I hope you’ve managed to…
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Resplendent Gorse Flowers
Read or listen to today’s meditation. There’s coconut in the air. Yet softer, sweeter somehow. As you crunch the gravel beneath your feet you recognise the unmistakable fragrance of gorse flowers. It is the beginning of spring.
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How a tiny figurine can help you reduce stress
One of the most effective ways I’ve found to cement good habits is using small figurines, totems or jewelry that represent the qualities I want to develop. It might sound a little unorthodox, but it’s been a real game-changer for me.
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