Your Happiness Factor

The Value of friendship I've been thinking about the value of friendship and how lucky I've been.   I've lived a long and quite complicated life. So I've met all kinds of people. And they have come from all kinds of places across the world. Some I have known quite briefly. Everyone you work with doesn't become a friend in life. That is even though you may enjoy working together for a while. Although I do have many friends that I met in the course of my work.  Friends for life I have friends as well that I made at the beginning of my life. I have two in particular that I've known from the age of four or five. One lived close to me at home. Our mothers were friends and so we played together as toddlers. We drifted apart for many years and then through the wonders of social media, and Facebook in particular, we found each other again.  The other friend I've known all my life, I met during my first year at school. I'd started school a few months ahead of her...

The rainbow is a powerful metaphor for many things particularly of the power of resilience. It is a symbol of hope, promise, new beginnings, the journey of life, the search for happiness, and the power of resilience. When we see a rainbow, we can take heart and know that better days are ahead. There is a post om my WiseWolf Coaching blog and about rainbows and the power of resilience. Here is the  https://wisewolfcoaching.com/the-power-of-resilience-and-finding-the-rainbow/ Wendy Mason Smith  is a Life Coach, Career Coach, Writer and Mentor to some very special people. You can  contact her, book a  free coaching session, or find out more by phoning her at 44 (0) 7867681439 or following this  link . Wendy has written a little eBook on how to get on with your boss and a book on job search - you can find her books on Amazon at this  link            

Are you feeling stuck in your life? Feeling stuck is grim. You are not alone. On my Wisewolf coaching blog at the link below is help to get unstuck. #lifecoaching   Are you feeling stuck in your life? Wendy Mason Smith  is a Life Coach, Career  Coach, Writer and Mentor to some very special people. You can  contact her, book a  free coaching session, or find out more by phoning her at 44 (0) 7867681439 or following this  link . Wendy has written a little eBook on how to get on with your boss and a book on job search – you can find her books on Amazon at this  link          

What is box breathing? Box breathing is a simple yet powerful breathing technique that can help you to relax, focus, and manage stress. It is also known as square breathing or 4-7-8 breathing. To do box breathing, follow these steps: Find a comfortable position where you can sit or lie down with your back straight. Place one hand on your chest and the other on your stomach. Breathe in through your nose for a count of four. Hold your breath for a count of seven. Breathe out through your mouth for a count of eight. Repeat steps 3-5 for a total of four rounds. As you breathe, focus on the rise and fall of your stomach. If you find your mind wandering, gently bring it back to your breath. Benefits of box breathing Box breathing has been shown to have a number of benefits, including: Reducing stress and anxiety Improving focus and concentration Reducing blood pressure Slowing heart rate Promoting relaxation and sleep How to use box breathing Box breathing can be used in a variety of sett...