Michelle Turpin

Think your mind is too busy for mindfulness? Michelle Turpin explains how to begin, with a simple listening exercise you can try in a minute.

Journaling is one of those things that gets talked about a lot and practised a lot less. Usually because people think it means sitting down every morning with a beautiful notebook, a candle, and a deep desire to write something profound. And if that works for you, lovely. But for a many, journaling feels awkward, forced, or like yet another thing they are somehow failing at. I know because I found it a challenge when I was first introduced to journaling. And if I am honest, sometimes I still...

You look capable, so people assume you are fine. You keep going, so people assume it is managable. You get things done, so even you start believing this must just be who you are. Being good at coping does not always mean you are ok. Sometimes it simply means you have become very skilled at overriding yourself and your needs.