It’s Mental Health Awareness Week! Reflection is key - Five questions to ask yourself.

1. What is my deepest intention today?

Buddha taught that intention drives everything. The power of setting clear intentions is like steering a ship – it shapes your thoughts, habits, and ultimately, your destiny.

Are you moving through your day with intention, or letting it drift?

Before starting your workday, set a simple intention such as “Today, I will bring my true self to every meeting” or “I will focus on deep listening during calls.”

Notice how this shifts your energy and interactions throughout the day.

“Change is to be greater than your environment, greater than the conditions in your world, and greater than the circumstances of your life.”
– Joe Dispenza

2. Am I moving my body in a way that feels good?

Inspired by the Blue Zones lifestyle, remember that movement doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s not about hours in the gym, but rather finding joy in simple activities: walking, gardening, or dancing in the kitchen. Every step counts – taking 2,000 extra steps daily can lower your risk of chronic illness.

What’s your favourite way to move?

3. Do my habits align with my values?

“From intention springs the deed, from the deed springs the habit…”

Reflect on your daily routines – are they supporting the person you want to become?

The wee things are never the wee things. If you want to feel more love, peace or creativity, what small habits can you shift today to align with those feelings?


4. What story am I telling myself right now?

When we feel stuck or overwhelmed, it’s often due to those pesky wee stories playing in our minds – stories of not being enough, of needing more to be happy or comparing ourselves to others.

Thief of joy for sure!

Challenge these stories with curiosity:

• What if they are just old patterns trying to protect you?

• How would you rewrite this narrative if you believed you were already enough- you were the superstar that everyone around you sees!

‘Oh for the gift of god to see us to see ourselves as other’s see us' – as oor Rabbie Burns would say!

5. How do I care for my emotional self?

In times of stress, do you reach for a quick fix – more food, social media, a glass of wine? These behaviours often mask a deeper need for connection, safety, or rest.

Today, try replacing the quick fix with something that nourishes your emotional core: a walk in nature, a heart-to-heart call, journaling, sing, dance , create.

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Wishing you a beautiful one!
Much Love Sharon xxx

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