Putting yourself first for once ... for one whole week. I think it’s true that many of us jump to look after others and put ourselves last on the list for self care. It took me a long time to feel the difference between self care and selfishness, but that point of view really made me see what I was doing to myself in a split second. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/love-mondays/message

Love Mondays

Put Yourself First - Love Mondays - EP 25

Humans are innovators, and we've been finding really creative ways of being a community in the current circumstances. Finding ways to be together and pull together is important for us all to feel that human connection.  In this episode I talk about a time when people pulled around me when I wasn't expecting it, which inspired me to write a song that became the title track of my last studio album. I also read an extract from my book The Stories Behind The Songs featuring the song.  www.diellemusic.com www.facebook.com/diellemusicuk --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/love-mondays/message

Together We Build Bridges - Love Mondays - EP23

Chris joins us this week to share his experiences about exploring meditation. How he got into it, how he found trying out for the first few times, advice for how to get started if you're interested, and what he has got out of it as an ordinary person juggling the stresses and strains of every day life.  Join us in the Love Mondays Facebook group for company, positive chit chat, fun and games. http://diellemusic.com/love-mondays/  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/love-mondays/message

Calming The Racing Mind with Chris Wood - Love Mondays - EP 22

I believe that most people want to be kind and be the recipients of kindness. This week I ruminate on this difficulties that lie within, especially during a crisis, and offer thoughts for how we can reflect on this moving forward.  Join us in the love Mondays Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/378417549481735/  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/love-mondays/message

The Practice Of Kindness is Threefold - Love Mondays - Ep 21

Mona Samiy joined us today to talk about cognitive behavioural therapy, transformational thinking and tips for identifying unhelpful thought patterns. This adds up to tips and advice for how to find greater fulfilment and begin to let go of certain anxieties. I really enjoyed discussing this quick introduction to cognitive behavioural techniques with Mona. I hope you enjoy it and find it useful. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/love-mondays/message

Transformational Thinking with Mona Samiy - Love Mondays - Episode 20

The way we are currently experiencing time has changed hugely for lots of us. This week I explore the advice of others alongside my musings about how to look after our mental well-being during this time. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/love-mondays/message

Time Will Heal - Love Mondays - EP 19

In this episode I chat with wellness expert Teresa Bulford-Cooper gives us her tips and advice about self-talk, working from home and keeping ourselves healthy in body and mind during this difficult time. Come by the Love Mondays Facebook Group if you’d like some company. Look after yourselves sunflowers. Love Dx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/love-mondays/message

Be Kind To Yourself - Love Mondays - EP 18

This week I have been reflecting on how fear has taken seat differently in people. It seems to be one of those emotions that we have less control over, which got me thinking. I know I’m lucky in as much that I am not afraid of the virus per se, and I feel that my loved ones are in a position to be able to take the necessary steps to remain well. Some may call me naive and they may be right, but I am lucky in that I am not afraid. I find myself feeling great empathy for those that do, and wanting to offer some words of comfort. In searching for wiser words than mine, I have found offerings from these souls who’s skill is to comfort people. This week I offer you reflections on fear from Maya Angelou, Nelson Mandela, The Buddha, Joni Mitchell and Eleanor Roosevelt. Stay safe --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/love-mondays/message

Invite Hope To Stay - Love Mondays - EP 17

I have spoken to a lot of frightened people over the last few weeks. I want you to know I have heard you and recognise that lots of people are afraid. I don't think it's fair to glibly tell you not to worry about it. In this episode I'm reflecting on the current situation, but also what it means to be brave in the larger picture.  Come to chat in the Love Mondays group www.facebook.com > Search Love Mondays. Lots of love to all! Dx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/love-mondays/message

Courage - Love Mondays - EP 16

This week I'm giving a shout out to all the people I've heard doing good things with the power and resources that they have, to respond to the current global pandemic. There are some amazing people in the world! Sending love to everyone! Stay safe.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/love-mondays/message

Your Sphere Of Influence - Love Mondays - EP 15

Eve Williams is a singer-songwriter from Northern Ireland who is a huge inspiration to me. As well as all of the challenges of working in the creative industries, Eve also has premature rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes to contend with. Amazingly positive and encouraging, Eve has a way of lifting the spirits of the people around her and always puts a smile on my face.  You can find out more about Eve here www.evewilliamsmusic.com and listen to her new single 'I Walk Through Fire' on Youtube. You can hear her fight and determination in this track!  So come and join the party in the Facebook Group here https://www.facebook.com/groups/378417549481735/ and message me anytime on all the socials @diellemusicuk  www.diellemusic.com/love-mondays Huge thank you to everyone who has been listening to the podcast all over the world. There are some place names I can't pronounce which is very exciting. I apologise for my appealing attempts, but thank you so much for tuning in.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/love-mondays/message

Follow The River with Eve Williams - Love Mondays - EP 14

Results Vs Process In my journey to a more fulfilled life, I have experimented with changing my approach to certain activities, weighing up the value of either the results or the process of each activity. “You are a human being. Not a human doing.” I heard a wise lady say this and it’s stuck with me. She was talking about herself, but it still resonated with me. It’s no secret that I do care about results, and to survive in today’s western world I think it would be naive to pretend that results don’t matter. However, I feel that this can lead to an underlying sense of dissatisfaction that was always kind of bubbling away under the surface. Eastern wisdom encourages us to be present, and considers this as something that needs practice. Here are some areas that I have shifted to focus on the process rather than results, at least some of the time, which has given me a greater sense of satisfaction in my life. http://diellemusic.com/love-mondays/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/love-mondays/message

A Human Doing - Love Mondays - EP 13

This week I have some wisdom for you from Alice May, author of the trilogy ‘The House That Sat Down’. This is a lighthearted, humorous, semi fictionalised account of Alice’s experience of watching her house fall down before her eyes. Whilst this is an entertaining read, the life lessons Alice has to share are tools she has learned from extraordinarily difficult circumstances. I found Alice’s story inspirational, and I hope you will too. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Permission to Look After Yourself with Alice May - Love Mondays EP12

This week I’m talking about my beliefs about why we need more positivity in the world. There’s a beautiful and insightful quote from Martin Luther King about confronting darkness with light and hatred with love. I also reflect on the Beautiful Monday Video Series. www.diellemusic.com/love-mondays --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

How Much Light Do You Need? - Love Mondays - EP 11

Love Mondays - EP 11 - How Much Light Do You Need?

We all need a little lift from time to time. Singer-songwriter DiElle offers positive food for thought at the beginning of the week with the intention of helping you do some of the lifting. Interviews and musings are offered to help you have a more positive week. Join the Facebook group here https://www.facebook.com/groups/378417549481735/?ref=share For more chat and food for thought. diellemusic.com/love-Mondays

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