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.

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.

Grateful Friday is the time of the week, that I given to give gratitude to our weeks achievements. We all spend so much of our lives working. Why not appreciate what we do more? Being grateful on a Friday will help you leave work with happy thoughts about what you achieved that week, so that you walk out the door with more enthusiasm, optimism and appreciation.

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.