• A 2 Minute Practice to Come Back to the Present 

    A 2 Minute Practice to Come Back to the Present 

    You don’t need an hour. You don’t need silence. You don’t need to clear your mind.  Sometimes, two minutes is enough.  This short practice isn’t about fixing anything. It’s about returning — gently — to where you already are.  When to use this  Use this practice:  You can do it sitting, standing, or even between tasks.  No preparation required.  The practice (2 minutes) …

  • The Real Reason You Feel Offended So Easily (You’re Doing It to Yourself)

    The Real Reason You Feel Offended So Easily (You’re Doing It to Yourself)

    Do you get offended easily? Do you take other people’s actions/comments personally? Does this result in your day being ruined? I empathise because that was me also. Whether it’s from someone you love or care about, or even a complete stranger, feeling offended is more of a you problem. That’s…

  • Why You Can’t Lose Fat – Or Keep It Off

    Why You Can’t Lose Fat – Or Keep It Off

    Whilst enjoying my cup of coffee this morning in the kitchen, I was drawn to looking at the various cook books in the cupboard – they’ve been there so long, usually I just walk past them or know exactly which one I need for a specific recipe.This time, I noticed…

  • I’m Safe, I’m Loved – So Why Don’t I Feel Happy?

    I’m Safe, I’m Loved – So Why Don’t I Feel Happy?

    I thought that becoming more aware of my thoughts, understanding they’re not me, and teaching myself to return to the present moment would help me feel more happiness and joy.Instead, there are times when I feel I should be happy, but I still feel like something is missing, or there’s…

  • Your Ego Is Not You – And It’s Running Your Life

    Your Ego Is Not You – And It’s Running Your Life

    I’m guessing you’ve ended up here because life isn’t going how you’d hoped. You thought you’d be “further ahead by now”, you’re unhappy or you’re lost and stuck – not knowing which way to turn, feeling like life is happening to you, not for you. This feeling has plagued me…

  • Procrastination Is a Future Problem — Here’s How to Come Back to Now 

    Procrastination Is a Future Problem — Here’s How to Come Back to Now 

    If you’ve found your way here, you’re probably not lost — just tired of living in your head.  Most people don’t arrive at The Present Body because everything is going well. They arrive because:  They keep procrastinating, even when they care  Their mind won’t stop replaying the past or worrying about the future  They feel stuck, distracted, or disconnected from their own lives  They…