What can I do to help?
We’ve all been in that situation when we are aware a friend, a family member is struggling and we really want to be able to help but we don’t know how? We also know that sometimes we can’t help and Read more
The fear of giving in.
Three weeks ago, I started what I thought was a cold and although it was unpleasant, to me, to the self-employed me, it was nothing to make a fuss about and I needed to “just get on with it!” 2 Read more
Learning to like yourself
With so many self-help books, so many podcasts about this subject, you’d think that we would have all mastered the art of “loving ourselves!” As Valentines Day approaches, it can stir up all sorts of emotions for many reasons (I’ve Read more
Learning to be present.
“Everybody needs a plan” is something I regularly discuss with my clients and in many ways, I stick with that – I like a plan. However……as I have learned myself, sometimes concentrating on the present moment and focusing on what Read more
Decluttering your address book.
When was the last time you looked through your address book or your phone contacts and updated them? How many of you have contacts in either of those places that you don’t see or hear from anymore? Accumulating people. It Read more
A Bridget Jones moment……..
I think we can safely say we’ve all had them, a Bridget Jones moment that is! Looking back over my teenage years I lived with a mum who believed in self- improvement in a big way, she read the books, Read more
The post-Christmas survival guide……
I don’t know many people who look forward to the month of January. Yes, it can be a time for new beginning’s and change but personally, I’m not a supporter of that. In all honesty, January can feel pretty miserable. Read more
Time to take a break…..
Those of you who read my blogs regularly will know that I usually take a break from social media in December, I just find that the world becomes slightly mad and chaotic and the less “noise” the better! So, if Read more
The Thoughtful Christmas Present.
Well, my friends, this can be SUCH a tricky one. I should start by saying that present buying is not for everyone and that is okay. Maybe you are someone who sticks to money and vouchers because a) you have Read more
The power of a gentle no.
It’s by no coincidence that I am writing this post at a time of year where we can be pushed and pulled by so many different things. As we head towards the end of the year, we are already feeling Read more