Self
Let's explore what makes us tick and how we present ourselves to the world.
5 Odd and Sometimes Simple Creative Writing Rituals You Should Know About
How do writing rituals help you show up to write and 5 writing rituals you should know about
Why you should write your goals down
Research shows the difference in outcomes when you write your goals down versus keeping them in your head.
Every cloud has a silver lining, or every silver lining has a cloud?
This rhetorical question gets to the heart of a choice which most of us face in life, very often . Do we chose to see the positive good in situations and people, or otherwise? Do we view change as threatening and undesirable or welcome it as an opportunity for improvement and growth? Put simply, do we view the glass as half empty, or half full?
Bare Reality - Women Bare their breasts and tell their stories
I have an interview coming up with photographer and teller of women's tales, Laura Dodsworth, to coincide with the launch of her book. Meanwhile, read on for a sneak preview. I've spent many a happy half hour trying to match my chest to one here!
Why I am giving up the razor
In a society where hairlessness is the norm, is it time to think about why women are removing all our body hair? Hairy fannies are becoming a rare breed and this is why I am bringing back the lesser known 70's pant bush...
Why I Love Writing By Hand?
January 23rd was National Handwriting Day and it made me want to share some of the reasons why I believe writing by hands matters despite the advances in digital technology.
Anorexia - The Hunger Heroin
How should we understand this devastating illness and how can we best try and treat it?
Feminsists of All Genders, please sign here. No More Page Three
On the day when The Sun newspaper does not print bare bosoms on page three it seemed appropriate to share this with you. I first wrote it in 2012; Stella Creasy MP just retweeted so you may have seen on Twitter. (@JaneCWoods) It contains a very horrendous, yet telling, account from Clare Short who first raised the issue of offending pictures in a daily newspaper. She was vilified, as you will see. Hope she feels vindicated today.
Set New Moon Intentions At 2015 First Super New Moon
Tomorrow is January's first new moon of the year and it's a super moon (a time when the moon is closest to the earth and in alignment with the sun) a time of the year some describe as the 'real new year'
Freedom of speech is a mental state too
The role of the inner censor hasn't been much discussed since the atrocities in Paris, though it has a crucial part to play in our freedom
Whoever Said It Would Be Easy?
Welcome to part 5 in the mini series - What You Most Need In 2015 Is Energy Not Time
Blue Monday - advice for young people (and not so young!)
We all know that winter is a time when people more often feel low, but when you're actually feeling like that, or if you're a teenager and maybe don't realise that it's normal, you may need extra support. Nicola Morgan, expert on adolescence, offers that support.
When The Going Gets Tough You Need More Self Care Not Less
Welcome to part 4 of - What You Most Need In 2015 Is Energy Not Time mini series. In this lesson get clear about your self care practices that boost your energy levels.
Make One Change Happen
I'm running a complimentary programme to support us in making one change happen. It's rocking my world. Here's why.