If you're my client, you definitely know that I am a huge fan of Tara Brach and have most likely urged you to read her books, listen to her podcast and practise the life-changing RAIN meditation. In this article, I want to introduce you to a concept she calls "the Trance of Unworthiness" which I believe … [Read more...] about How to Learn Self-Acceptance
Self-compassion
Esther’s Recommended Reading: Outwitting Your Inner Critic
I recently read a fabulous book I wanted to share with you called, Make Peace With Your Mind: How Mindfulness and Compassion Can Free You from Your Inner Critic by Mark Coleman, a meditation teacher and therapist. It is easy and fast to read, and gives some wonderful, straightforward tools and practises that … [Read more...] about Esther’s Recommended Reading: Outwitting Your Inner Critic
Three Practical Ways to Increase Self-Love
One of the most common questions I hear from clients is this: EVERYONE KEEPS TELLING ME TO “LOVE MYSELF” BUT WHAT DOES THAT LOOK LIKE AND HOW DO I DO IT? I’ll begin with my favourite quote on self-love, which comes from Lucille Ball: Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to … [Read more...] about Three Practical Ways to Increase Self-Love
Esther Recommends: Self-Compassion
As usual, I’ve been reading like a madwoman. And if you read my writing regularly, you’ll know that I’m all into self-compassion and it’s amazing benefits. The book I’m about to tell you about was brought to my attention by a like-minded bookworm client who after we talked about self-compassion in a session, … [Read more...] about Esther Recommends: Self-Compassion
Having a Happy Childhood NOW
Since I shared a somewhat dismal but thought-provoking poem with you last week about the perils of family life and rough childhoods, I thought it only fair to cheer you up this week with a positive take on having a happy childhood NOW, even if your actual childhood was anything but. I thought it might be nice … [Read more...] about Having a Happy Childhood NOW