Join me today as I consider the differences between sympathy and empathy, and how they’re nowhere near as similar as I once thought.
Tag: Mindfulness
Dealing with Haters: Ignore People in the Cheap Seats
Dealing with haters? These words from Teddy Roosevelt, Brene Brown and me, might just help…
“It’s not the Car… it’s the Owner!”
A little story, straight from the garage waiting room.
A Mindful Bath, for Once!
I love a good bath – who doesn’t?! My latest though was a bathing bonanza! Read on to find out why…
Little Moments: BIG Feelings
Forget the extraordinary; notice and appreciate the ordinary. Because that’s what you’ll miss, if something or someone is lost…
The Ugly Truth of my Screen Addiction
As late, I feel as though my screens are getting the better of me, leaving me only the worst. But of course, I’m working on it…
Appreciating my Local Park
This morning, I saw my local park with fresh eyes. Here’s what happened…
When Mindfulness doesn’t Work: The Emotional Messaging Service
Mindfulness is a brilliant tool in managing unhelpful thoughts, behaviours and feelings. But it doesn’t work every time – here’s why:
Quick Empathy-Hack: what if we’re all just doing our best?
A question today that will help you approach others with loving compassion, rather than judgement, no matter who they are.
Beware the Online Echo Chamber
Have you fallen into the trap of using social media and online news like an echo chamber, only listening out for opinions that sound a lot like your own? Here’s some motivation to get out…
