17 stone 13 pounds, that is a 5 pound weight loss for my first week. I am absolutely delighted. I cannot say it has been easy but I got to work on my vices. I cut out biscuits, alcohol and sweets immediately. The first couple of days were horrendous but every time I wanted one… Continue Reading
Dieting with Worry Beads
I am ashamed to say I have let my weight get out of control again. I live quite sensibly however my vices are sweets, the occasional tipple, biscuits and deserts. On the plus side I do exercise when motivated and I don’t drink anything like as much as some. I do have a reasonable excuse for… Continue Reading
Feeding Your Worry Beads
OK, so this sounds a little strange, but please bear with me. English Worry Beads are constructed from natural components and as with leather goods and quality wooden furniture they need to be cared for. This can be done using yourself or conditioning products. OK so that sounds even stranger! Let us start with using… Continue Reading
Living with Anxiety, Depression and Worry Beads – Update 15
In a previous blog I had told of a rather nice side effect I have gained whilst using worry beads to manage my anxiety and depression, to stop picking scabs. My two old scars continue to fade and each time I look at them I feel proud of what I have achieved. I have to admit a… Continue Reading
Living with Anxiety, Depression and Worry Beads – Update 14
At the weekend I took my nine year old “Petrol Head” son to the Classic Car Restoration Show at the NEC. We went last year and we both enjoyed it so much that we decided to train there again this year. Some how I had forgotten to buy the train tickets beforehand. I normally do… Continue Reading
Living with Anxiety, Depression and Worry Beads – Update 13
Not a new trick, a new skill. Summer is on its way, as I found a beautiful sunny afternoon, even though it is still March. I decided to go for a walk and enjoy the countryside. The trouble with the beginning of better weather is it is easy to get carried away. Some years ago I… Continue Reading
Flying with Worry Beads
Several people have suggested to me that worry beads might be an effective distraction for nervous flyers. I had not seriously thought of this until after my parent’s renewal of their vows at St Paul’s Cathedral. The chaplain stopped for a few minutes to pass the time with us. She mentioned that she was sorting… Continue Reading
21 Days to Break a Habit
If you wish to give up a bad habit using worry beads there is one simple rule which will make you successful. That is the 21 day rule. Many of you will may have heard of this “wives’ tale” but I guarantee not may of you have actually used it. Like worry beads it has a strong… Continue Reading
Wood and Leather Wax for Worry Beads
A chance comment by a customer has led us to develop an addition that will be included with all English Worry Beads. The lady asked if the hard woods smelt any different from each other. Unfortunately they do not however it “sewed the seed” of using the worry beads to tackle another of the bodies’… Continue Reading
Tricks with 1Pears
Here are just a few ideas to get you started with a 1Pear, 1Pear (cored) or 1Pear (mini). The possibilities are almost infinite! Worry Beads Waterfall Hold the stones in one hand and push each stone in turn over your index finger creating a waterfall effect. Take a Walk with Your Worry Beads Hold the… Continue Reading