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.
Tag: wellbeing
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.
My First Float.
If you read my previous blog post you will know that for my 25th birthday i was heading over to Kildare for the day to experience my first ever float session in a sensory deprivation tank. I went to Sli Beatha in… Continue reading My First Float.
Food for Thought. Literally.
This past 2 months i've been cutting on a very low carb diet. My calories haven't been to low as i didn't have an awful lot to lose, i was aiming for 1lb a week. In order to burn 1lb a week you need to burn 3500 more calories than you consume. With intense workouts… Continue reading Food for Thought. Literally.
Welcoming Autumn.
I love autumn, it has always been my favourite time of year. Today in the northern hemisphere we have the autumnal equinox. Today day and night are the same length of time and the sun and moon are in perfect balance. Major moments like the equinox and change of seasons will always be reflected in… Continue reading Welcoming Autumn.
To be human.
Coincidences do not exist. Nothing happens by chance. Life is a string of seemingly complex synchronicities leading us from one experience to another. These 'meaningful coincidences' are a wink from the universe that you are exactly where you are supposed to be. That all is well. & although now you cannot see how the different… Continue reading To be human.
Enter the void.
Where once was a void, Now there is a universe. Universe around me, Universe within me . I entered the void, Explored my inner daemons. The last thing i expected, Was that when facing my own darkness, I was also faced with my own true light. How bright, oh how bright. Enlightenment, you tricked me. &… Continue reading Enter the void.
Split Leg Routine – Part 2
So i posted a few days ago the first quad day of my split leg workout routine. I'm glad everyone seemed to like the post and i had a lot of messages and positive feedback from people who were giving it a try. I promised i'd follow up with my Hamstrings/Glute workout so here it is.… Continue reading Split Leg Routine – Part 2
New Moon Manifestation.
Everyone knows i am fascinated by astrology. I don't read my horoscope i'm not really into that but i am always very aware of the moon phases and of any significant planetary alignments/movements. I always tend to get very low on energy around the time of the full moon, but when it comes to the… Continue reading New Moon Manifestation.
Kirsty Olive 