Articles from Chantal's New Book
Do you often put everyone else first and leave yourself until last? Perhaps your work, children, partner, family, household responsibilities or other commitments all seem more important than your own needs. By the time you finally have a moment for
When was the last time you did something purely for yourself? Not because it was productive. Not because somebody else needed you to do it. Not because it was another task to tick off your list. Simply because it made
When you think about exercise, you might picture losing weight, getting fitter or improving your physical health. But exercise for mental health is important too. Regular physical activity can support emotional wellbeing, help manage stress, improve sleep and contribute to
Have you ever found yourself replaying something you did years ago and wishing you could go back and change it? Perhaps you made a poor decision, hurt someone you cared about, stayed in the wrong relationship, missed an opportunity or
Think about the last time you made a mistake, failed at something or simply had a bad day. What did you say to yourself? Perhaps it was something like, “What is wrong with me?” “I’m hopeless.” “I should have done
Have you ever said, “He makes me so angry,” “She makes me feel terrible,” or “This situation is making me miserable”? It can certainly feel as though other people and circumstances directly control how we feel. But emotions are more
Have you ever lain awake at 2 o’clock in the morning thinking, What if I lose my job? What if something happens to my children? What if I never feel better? If so, you are certainly not alone. As a
Many people grow up with the idea that when you meet the right person, everything should simply fall into place. If you love each other enough, you should understand each other, rarely argue and somehow know what the other person
Learning how to change negative thinking can help you understand why two people can respond differently to the same situation. Have you ever noticed how two people can experience exactly the same situation and feel completely differently about it? Imagine
Mindfulness for a calmer life starts with paying attention to the present moment rather than moving through the day on autopilot. How often do you move through your day on autopilot? You might eat a meal while looking at your
