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Word for Wednesday: Relax

It’s Wednesday, which means that like us, you’re probably halfway through a busy week and already looking forward to the weekend and a real chance to relax. This week’s Word for Wednesday is relax. The word comes from the Old French ‘relashier’ meaning to ‘set free’ or ‘reduce’ and ideally, relaxing is just that: setting the burden of thought free for a moment; reducing life to a more simple state. The modern meaning of something ‘becoming less tense’ didn’t arrive until the 20th century. We should all probably take the time to relax more often in the day. The next time you get a break, do whatever you need to i...

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Word for Wednesday: Ataraxia

Under the spotlight this week is a word that describes peace of mind, a state of tranquility and stillness free from worry and stress. In this digital age, our minds and thoughts seem perpetually stimulated, we are conditioned to change focus constantly, checking social media pages, emails, mobile phones, or watching television. Ultimately, our mind is left with very little breathing space! The word ataraxia comes from the Greek for ‘undisturbed’. Ataraxia is a state of mind in which our emotions are allowed respite and our anxieties allowed to dissolve. So tonight as you relax before bedtime, try not to reach for the nearest gadget and instead, simply… relax....

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