Category: Philosophy
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Self-Sacrifice vs. Self-Care: Finding the Balance
We all know the person who has struggled, lost their job, lost their home, or has issues at home and then offers to help out the next person they encounter who is in need, often at the expense of their own needs and well-being. Natural carers, nurturers, rescuers, and those in the service industries are…
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Taking Control of Your Health: Overcoming Obstacles
I know for sure that I’ve gotten in the way of my health in the past. I’ve done it so many times before. You know how it is: You know what you need to do. You understand that what you’re doing or eating is wrong. But you can’t pull yourself together; you can’t get your…
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Midlife Transformations: Women’s Unique Menopause Stories
Here you are, mid-forties, a little bit frazzled, a little bit irritable and somewhere in between the ‘can’t be bothereds’ and the bloating, you decide to go to your local medico for some advice. Somehow your body is changing; it doesn’t feel the same, it doesn’t look the same, and it certainly doesn’t behave the…
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How to Support a Loved One Struggling with Health Issues
When we have a loved one, friend or family member struggling with their health, be it addictive behaviours, motivational problems, lethargy, or lack of self-care, it is easy to go straight into rescue mode. Those who are programmed to help others find it difficult, and as a practitioner, I often see this with my clients.…
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The Role of Luck in Health: Chance or Choice?
What role does luck play in health and illness? Should we leave our well-being up to chance? And why do some people have more luck than others regarding health? This article considers these questions and asks: Does health have anything to do with luck? Luck is defined as “Success or failure apparently brought by chance rather…
