As many of my followers know, the catalyst for my own wellness journey was my battles with anxiety and panic attacks. I was delighted to be asked by an old friend to partner up with him when he released his new book 'For help with Anxiety', to write for his blog. My first post is… Continue reading Yoga for Anxiety
Tag: Mental Health
Positive Emotions.
During my coaching training we completed modules on positive psychology. Standard psychology = broken people need fixing. Positive psychology = focusing on the positive aspects of human life and how to enhance them. The world definitely has a need for both but 2020 has highlighted to me so far that there is a special need… Continue reading Positive Emotions.
1 year Cancer free.
It has been exactly 1 year since I got the all clear and what an amazing year it has been. I completed my coaching diploma, started my yoga teacher training course and most importantly I completely transformed in so many ways. It's amazing how when you get a life changing diagnosis every other worry you… Continue reading 1 year Cancer free.
What is self care and why do we need reminders?
Self care seems to be becoming a bit of a trend at the moment & this is one trend i am 100% on board with. One thing i have noticed though is that i see a lot of self care hashtags and promotion, but not a lot of information or detail explaining why self care… Continue reading What is self care and why do we need reminders?
Second time lucky.
***08/02/19*** I'm writing this laid up in bed recovering after having my second surgery on my knee last week. Let's rewind.. Last year I had a surgery on my right knee to remove a melanoma. It was sent around to several specialists in Ireland and one specialist in Holland and finally they got back to… Continue reading Second time lucky.
Life after diagnosis.
In 2018 I was diagnosed with autoimmunity (PsA), neuropathy & skin cancer. I went through months of harsh medications that destroyed my immune system & left me weak & fatigued. I lay awake through endless nights of chronic physical & emotional pain. I watched my strength disappear, I watched my health deteriorate. I went from… Continue reading Life after diagnosis.
A blessing in disguise.
It has been such a tough year for me being unable to train for the most part due to being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease (PsA), but at the same time this year has made me so much stronger. Mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Last year I was training because I hated the way my body… Continue reading A blessing in disguise.
Smudging.
I performed a shamanic smudging ceremony in my house tonight, in preparation for the full moon. Tonights/tomorrow's full moon is in scorpio which brings the souls darker elements to the surface to be faced, transmuted or released. Primal feelings, taboo subjects and suppressed emotions may come to the surface, by releasing them we can transform… Continue reading Smudging.
To blessed to be stressed.
If you follow my instagram & snapchat you will know already that the past few months i have been really struggling with joint pain. I don't know where it came from but it started back in July, it came on so suddenly and very quickly spread throughout all of my joints and has continued to… Continue reading To blessed to be stressed.
Carb Cravings & Binge Eating – How to stop them.
People often ask me why i am so strict with my eating. The amount of times a week i hear 'live a little' or 'treat yourself' when i say no to a chocolate bar, or when we have cakes in work and i say no. I know where people are coming from and that they… Continue reading Carb Cravings & Binge Eating – How to stop them.
Kirsty Olive 