Derval O'Rourke: Presence, not presents — the real gift at Christmas

And spiced almonds are a seasonal snack that's so easy to make for yourself or as a gift

Mastering presence is a lot of work but it's worth it, says Derval O'Rourke. 

This week I’m chatting about being present. And recipe-wise I'm sharing a seasonal snack that you will love. It takes a lot of work and I’m not going to lie, it’s not easy. But if you can get into the habit, being present in a moment is the best 'present' to give yourself and those around you. Dr Michelle O’Driscoll founder of intuition health and wellness is someone I’ve had the pleasure of working with and she has positively influenced my thinking around this.

Like everyone, I have a lot of ‘jobs’ and different roles each day and week. What I try to do is be present in each of these roles every day. When I’m at home with the kids, I’m there, in that moment, delighting in their little discoveries of the world around them. When I’m in the office and we have zooms and interviews and decisions to make, I’m there, involved and immersed.