Are you a shy runner? In this month’s Womens’ Running Magazine, I offer some advice on how to overcome feelings of self-consciousness when running in public. Read more here.
Continue readingWhen you believe you can’t do something you are likely to prove yourself right – because you probably won’t try or you’ll give up after the first attempt.
Continue readingAt my most recent Food For Thought session we looked at our relationships…
Continue readingYou know when you keep hearing the same phrase repeated over a period of time? Well, over the past 24 hours I’ve read and heard the phrase, “it’s always darkest before the dawn” three times. I think life is trying to tell me something!
Continue readingSet with enthusiasm and all good intentions, resolutions are meant to improve our lives. The problem, as we all know, is that they are usually ‘broken’ by the end of January, leaving us feeling dejected, despondent and cross with ourselves. I was caught in this trap for many, many years until one Christmas I thought I’d set goals for the coming year instead of make resolutions, the focus being on things I could achieve over…
Continue readingI talk a lot about authenticity in my work, regularly encouraging my clients to find their authentic selves in order to lead happier, more fulfilling lives. So, what does it mean to be ‘authentic’?
Continue readingKaren* came to me last year as she was at a crossroads in her life. She’d fallen into an unfulfilling career after university, and then had her children who were now all at school. Quite tearfully, she explained to me that the thought of returning to her former career filled her with dread but she had no idea what else she could do. She wanted to find her passion in life but didn’t know where…
Continue readingAre you someone who worries about the future and spends time fretting about the past? Most of us can relate to this state of mind and we all know it gets us nowhere. For some of us, this way of thinking becomes entrenched and consumes the majority of our thought-life, meaning we can never enjoy the moment. I know because I used to live this way myself.
Continue readingDid you know that according to Human Needs Psychology there six basic human (non-physical) needs? These are:
Continue readingI’m really excited to announce the launch of my 5 Steps to Lasting Confidence Workshops in Bath next February 2014. This one-day course will equip you with everything you need to start building a firm foundation of solid self-esteem to ensure you begin achieving all your dreams and desires. Places are limited to 25 and booking is easy through Eventbrite – or please feel free to contact me if you have any queries or need…
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