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.

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.

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.

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.

The expression of gratitude becomes easier and flows with practice. Like all of my daily spiritual practices, they become easier and more effective through the practice of them. Practice makes perfect.