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We need our feelings and thoughts to help us read and respond to situations. But depending on our frame of mind, they can lead us to respond in ways that are unhelpful, disproportionate or perhaps even unkind. If we don’t keep a check on our thoughts and feelings it is […]

#thoughtfulthursday 44: Be aware of your thoughts

8th November 2018 in General by Heidi Singleton (updated 1998 days ago)

There is something beautiful and heartwarming about watching children play. In this age of technology, seeing children running, laughing and enjoying each other is very special. We can see the benefits of play for our children, but as adults with busy lives we seldom see it as a priority for […]

#thoughtfulthursday 43: Play!

1st November 2018 in General / Hope / kindness tagged community / connection / fun / Kindness / laughter / Love / play / relationship / Sharing / smile by Heidi Singleton (updated 2005 days ago)

It can be so difficult to maintain a helpful perspective on life. Our worries and anxieties can become larger than they need to be and take over our thoughts. When we see the whole world through this lens of anxiety, everything gets out of perspective. This can have a knock […]

#thoughtfulthursday 42: Have perspective!

25th October 2018 in Hope / kindness tagged anxiety / community / Kindness / perspective / relationship / Thankfulness by Heidi Singleton (updated 2021 days ago)

Gratitude prepares the ground for kindness. When we are thankful we take our eyes off our worries and focus on our blessings. This helps us to be kind to ourselves and others. Thankfulness is an important part of Peaced Together – we have seen that it can dramatically improve your health […]

#thoughtfulthursday 41: Be grateful

18th October 2018 in Hope / kindness tagged community / connection / Hope / Kindness / Love / relationship / smile / Thankfulness by Heidi Singleton (updated 2021 days ago)

This blog has looked at giving kindness in many different ways, but we’ve not really talked about receiving kindness. It is as much a choice to receive kindness as it is to give it. I know from experience that it can be so hard to admit that you need help. […]

#thoughtfulthursday 40: Let kindness in

11th October 2018 in General tagged care connection / giving / help / Kindness / receiving / relationship by Heidi Singleton (updated 2026 days ago)

We’ve all experienced it: the temptation to fill any gap in conversation. We rush to speak so we can avoid any awkwardness. But sometimes we need to allow people the opportunity to process their thoughts and take time to really listen. It’s often easier to jump in with quick-fix solutions […]

#thoughtfulthursday 39: Give silence

4th October 2018 in General tagged connection / family / Kindness / listening / patience / silence by Heidi Singleton (updated 2033 days ago)

It’s not always easy to know how to help when someone is going through a crisis. My rule is that doing something is always better than doing nothing. It might be a risk – you might say or do the wrong thing! But doing nothing because you are afraid of […]

#thoughtfulthursday 38: Be kind in a crisis

27th September 2018 in General tagged care / crisis / emotional / Love / practical / support by Heidi Singleton (updated 2043 days ago)

Picture the scene – you wake after a good night’s sleep to a bright sunny morning. The birds are chirping and you feel a sense of contentment with the world. But then the kids squabble. You meet another mum at the school gate moaning about the school’s poor communication. You […]

#thoughtfulthursday 37: Go high!

20th September 2018 in General by Heidi Singleton

We can often present a particular image of our life through social media. But what we share is often only part of the truth – and this can be misleading as to how life really is. I am not a believer in airing dirty laundry in public, but there is […]

#thoughtfulthursday 36: Be honest!

13th September 2018 in Hope / kindness tagged authentic / Choice / community / connection / Courage / honest / Hope / Kindness by Heidi Singleton (updated 2054 days ago)

Noticing beauty is so important. It takes our eyes off the stresses of life for a moment and allows us to just appreciate the simple things in life. But it’s so easy to focus on the things that are not quite right with our environment. I grew up in a […]

#thoughtfulthursday 35: Create beautiful spaces

6th September 2018 in General by Heidi Singleton