My mindful grounding practice is my need to be in nature, actually outside in it, surrounding myself in trees and woodland, as well as the sounds of wildlife and nothing, silence is such a deep practice for my everything to work and flow.

When my energy is not in flow, the 4 dimensions of my entire body are affected and my overall state of wellness does not feel good.

The English language is under threat, as we know, and I feel that the two most important and sacred words of all , Thank you, are possibly under the most threat.

Sleep is necessary. Whether you need 8-9 hours or 4-5 hours to function well, we all need to determine what works for us to be able to live well and not walk around with matchsticks in our eyes all day, rely on caffeine and sugar to keep us going and not want to burst out crying out of exhaustion because you feel you could fall down on the spot and snore you head off.

I love alcohol. Gin, bubbles, cider, quality vodka and wine but they don't love me - in large doses. Alcohol + Ciara = Low Energy, unenthusiastic Ciara, and that is not a great combination.

Healing myself with Reiki brought other healing side effects that were not my focus at the time, but all the same was massively effecting me physically. And in fact, it had done all my life. Reiki now helps to keep the pain in my knees under control.

I've had a number of non-negotiable spiritual daily practices for years. I just didn't realise, initially, that was what I was creating. But I am so glad I started it.

In June 2017, I was very privileged to undergo my Professional Positive Neuroplasticity Training with Dr. Rick Hanson Ph.d, a neuropsychologist, and the New York Times best-selling author of the books Hardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm, and Confidence  and Buddha’s Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love and Wisdom.

My name is Ciara McHugh and I am a qualified Life Coach and Reiki healer with years of experience working in the fast lane of the fashion industry .I used to say "work hard play hard" and had lots of fun times and incredible learning experiences doing so.

Positivity is described as "the practice of being or tendency to be positive or optimistic in attitude".

That makes me feel better because I know for sure that practice makes perfect! And that can be applied to Positivity also. Practice being positive, and you will become more positive.