by Liz Joy Oakley | Jan 1, 2021 | MoreMind, News & Blog
There is a lot of pressure on the New Year, especially after everything that has happened in 2020 and we can put a great deal of pressure on ourselves to set New Year’s Resolutions that are often punishing and short lived. The New Year feels as though it offers a...
by Liz Joy Oakley | Dec 14, 2020 | Ask the Yoga Psychologist, Mental Health, MoreMind, News & Blog
What is self sabotage? Self-sabotage is when we actively or often passively, prevent ourselves from doing the things we really want to do, achieving our goals and reaching our true potential. So, how can we stop self-sabotaging? Speaking with Dr. Stephanie Minchin,...
by Liz Joy Oakley | Oct 11, 2020 | Mental Health, Mindfulness, MoreMind, News & Blog, Resilience, Stress Management
I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Lucy Hone about the power of resilience during tough times & the ways we can practice resilience to support our wellbeing. Originally a Londoner herself, Dr. Hone moved to New Zealand 20 years ago and is now a senior adjunct...
by admin | Sep 30, 2020 | Ask the Yoga Psychologist, Mental Health, MoreMind, News & Blog
After everything that has taken place this year that has affected all of us in so many different ways, it’s important to remember that it is completely NORMAL to experience feelings of hopelessness at some point. To experience negative feelings at this time is a...
by Liz Joy Oakley | Sep 9, 2020 | Mental Health, MoreMind, News & Blog, Sleep, Stress Management
A very wise person recently described the pandemic as a ‘Global Trauma’ and it struck me as being profound and very true. Whether it’s due to loss, fear, a change in family dynamics, jobs, security or our identities, we have all experienced and are still experiencing...
by Liz Joy Oakley | Aug 19, 2020 | Lifestyle, Mental Health, MoreMind, News & Blog, Stress Management, Wellness Coaching
It’s safe to say that 2020 has been a rollercoaster, so much has changed for all of us this year & having a sense of purpose & reconnecting with meaning in our lives is more important than ever for our wellbeing. Making space for reflection can be a...
