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As International Women’s Day approaches next month, how can women develop and embody greater confidence—whether in the workplace, social settings, or personal life? What does quiet confidence look like in action and how can more of us cultivate it? Let’s explore some key strategies to #accelerateaction leading upto International Women’s Day 2025, and beyond.
What’s your meditation rhythm? Do you have one? Discover the best time to meditate based on your lifestyle, daily commitments and the changing seasons. Whether it’s sunrise stillness, a midday reset, or a bedtime wind-down, find a practice that works for you. Meditation isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence. #Mindfulness #Meditation
Each day is another opportunity to begin again, but will you relate to yourself kindly as you do? Annika explores what it means to start over - a new year, a new chapter, a new season - from a place of self-compassion and shares several simple ways you can use the science on this topic to add more kindness into your day, starting right now.
Here’s a truth we often forget: Christmas doesn’t need to be perfect to be beautiful. In fact, it’s in the messiness—the imperfect moments, the unplanned pauses, the challenging times —that presence and peace can quietly show up. Join Annika for a reminder of what you can and can’t control this Christmas, and to explore some simple ways you can nurture yourself, find your calm, and soften into the magic of the season once more.
A chance encounter, a perfectly timed email or something happening out-of-the-blue reminds us serendipity is always at work. But what does science say and how do you know when to trust your gut, take it seriously and make the leap? Here’s how to say yes when the stars align and make the most of the ‘magical’ moments that come your way …
How do you speak to yourself when things don’t go as planned? Are you as kind and understanding as you would be with a friend? Or is your inner critic quick to jump in with harsh words? Most people find it much easier to extend kindness to others than themselves. We explore why that is, and how to start being kinder to yourself—even when it feels difficult.
