The Wellfulness Project: A Manual for Mindful Living

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Geoff F. Kaufman, Lisa K. Libby. Changing beliefs and behavior through experience-taking. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 2012 Equally, through reading these stories, we can also learn to understand and empathize with how difficult it can be for others finding themselves trapped in situations like these. ‘If, by reading ... we are enabled to step, for one moment, into another person’s shoes, to get right under their skin, then that is already a great achievement,' said Archbishop Desmond Tutu. ‘Through empathy we overcome prejudice, develop tolerance and ultimately understand love. Stories can bring understanding, healing, reconciliation and unity.’ Over recent years it seems more and more of us are turning towards astrology and studying our horoscopes with diligent faithfulness. Linda Goodman's Sun Signs, a tome that has stood as an authority and benchmark in its field since it was first published in 1968, is a good place to start for the newly interested.

What will you give yourself permission to let go of, now you are ready to make a healthy lifestyle your passion? Whenever I read the Virgo traits, I feel like a fraud. It's as if I somehow slipped through the cosmic net into a star sign I don't really belong to. And yet, despite this, every month without fail I hop online and read astrological musings to help guide me through the ups and downs of the month ahead. Torres, L., & Taknint, J. T. (2015). Ethnic microaggressions, traumatic stress symptoms, and Latino depression: A moderated mediational model. Journal of Counseling Psychology Shortly after celebrating Summer's birthday, the pair made an appearance at the Rosewood London Christmas Courtyard Party and looked more loved-up than ever as they cosied up for a sweet snap.

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Ali Roff Farrar is Wellness Directorat Psychologies magazine, where she has interviewed world-renowned spiritual gurus, psychologists, doctors,and wise women and men including Deepak Chopra, Gabrielle Bernstein, Byron Katie, Jon Kabat Zinn and Mastin Kipp. Research has found that books have the ability to empower children to better deal with difficulties (7). ‘Growing up, it was through books that I realised I wasn’t the only person in the world who felt this way. Feelings that I could never explain were articulated so wonderfully. It made me realise I wasn’t alone. And that’s a very powerful thing to realise,’ describes Alexandra Potter. I am so grateful to have attended James and Ali's first Remedy Retreat. A great deal of energy and thought went into the smallest details, they also provided us with the perfect balance of activities and downtime. The food was delicious, the house was amazing and they had even gone so far as to curate a selection of books for us to read. James's extensive experience in the entertainment industry has served him well in helping coaching others in building confidence and self esteem. His workouts were pretty fun too! Ali has the magical quality of making you feel that you are truly the only person in the room and you really felt listened to and valued. At one point I confided in her about feeling uncomfortable about my body and she was so reassuring and loving as well as providing pragmatic advice. Ali and James are not only professional, well informed on health and well being but also very kind and funny people! Ali is an absolutely brilliant yoga teacher, I work in the Yoga industry and I can honestly say that she is one of the best teachers I have come across. I look forward to attending other fun events organised by this magical team and I wish them all the very best. Love Annie"

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The food was lovingly prepared, filling and creative - with it, the feeling of being cared for, with the bliss of food and company - like dinner at your dearest friends home.Well as long as that friend is a hot shot vegan chef!

HEART– Make the most of all of your loving relationships – with your partner, kids, parents, other family and friends This was a very different experience form other workshops and retreats as it truly felt as though it was constructed around the people. It was well structured and really focused on restoration of the whole person with a deeper context of wellbeing, self care and health. With really manageable take homes and home guides from recipes to workouts, meaning the retreat extends home with you in genuinely manageable ways and not unrealistic expectations. You felt warmth love and care from the first second you arrived to the moment you left. It's hard to put in to words how caring the space felt." We often also find that storytelling around trauma is used as a tool by authors to help heal past traumas they have experienced; studies have found that expressive writing can help to increase resilience, decrease depressive symptoms, perceived stress and rumination around past traumas. 4 As well as a further living space where a large wooden desk is shown neatly organised with a large plant, tranquil candles and a fur rug on the floor for comfort.And finally… if literature isn’t your thing, non-fiction books can provide practical help when we need it This is a conversation abouthow to love yourself more, define success on your own terms and be who you’re meant to be, do what you want to do, and redefine success to suit your own individual uniqueness. West, Amy (30 November 2021). "EastEnders star James Farrar and wife Ali reveal baby's arrival with cute post". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 22 December 2021 . Retrieved 22 December 2021. I just wanted to say a massive thank you for the retreat this weekend. It was a lovely balance of relaxation, mindfulness and yoga, which I throughly enjoyed."

It may be easy to think ‘I wouldn’t let someone talk to me or treat me like that,’ but unfortunately the process is usually masked by a facade of friendship, professionalism, or even love, which is instated before the emotional abuse begins. It’s a lot like the fable of the boiling frog; if you drop a frog into boiling water it will jump right out, but if you drop it into cold water and slowly boil the pan, it won’t notice the steady rise in temperature and sit there until… well, you get the picture. To take this research a step further, reading can enhance your empathetic skills and thus your relationships. Researchers found that reading literary fiction (over popular fiction and non-fiction) enhances our Theory of Mind: the complex social skill of ‘mind-reading’ to understand others’ mental states. Otherwise known as cognitive empathy, this is a skill which is essential for social relationships and for healthy, functional societies. (6) Ali also runsa successfulyoga, mindfulness and fitness retreat and brunch company with her husband James Farrar, which launched in 2018. Their exclusive retreats bringtogether her wealth of knowledge from western scienceand eastern wisdom to create a unique offering of yoga and mindfulnessalongsidefitness coaching with James, combining nourishing food, movement and connection to create a safe, peaceful, nurturing and life changing experience. The venue and setting were idilic. So thoughtfully presented and well maintained. All the little touches one needs to feel at home while away. It very much gave the weekend a sense of being in the loving care of a family. Having a house not a hotel gave us time and space to socialise and find solitudeas needed, really adding to the experience of care and compassion. Our baby comes into a world where fear is conditioned, but there will be none of this at home. You will learn from your grandparents, aunties and uncles to be fearless. But most importantly, you’ll learn this from your incredible Mummy.The mad social conditioning. Behavioural traits, brought on by trauma, and their triggers. How we communicate is why we thrive. And you've taught me that." James continued: "She lives her truth, through conscious awareness and brave acceptance, and manages to lift others with it too. Despite this, a 2014 study by the National Science Foundation in America found that scepticism around astrology was decreasing, which could be due to the fact that, as well as the die-hard astrologers who have always believed, a new generation is embracing it with open arms. The same study found that more than half of 18-24 years olds believe astrology is a scientific tradition. MIND – Boost your happiness and ways to overcome problems, looking at psychology, philosophy, confidence, anxiety, stress, therapy and more