The House of Talents was set up during the pandemic because like so many people, we all wanted to help in whatever way we could. It’s a heart-led project which continues to grow.

As its founder, I am particularly interested in the human heart, and having spent 4 years researching the subject for a book, I learnt that it is much more than just a pump. I also learnt that our relationship to our heart is essential to our physical, mental and emotional health. While exercise and nutrition are clearly extremely important, cultivating a closer connection to our hearts can also be a huge benefit, for example by helping to reduce stress and anxiety. Here is a simple 1 minute practice from the HeartMath Institute showing how to do this.

The heart is the most forceful, impactful element of our lives Maya Angelou

For more information on how to bring your heart into a state of coherence, which reduces stress and anxiety, and enhances positive emotions such as compassion and love, while increasing clarity of mind and resilience, read this article from Psychology Today.