So tomorrow it will finally be Christmas Day. Hopefully the weather hasn’t disrupted your plans and preparations too much and you can settle down and enjoy the day with those who are nearest and dearest to you. Now, chances are we’ve not met yet but I’m going to do a little mind reading. Over the […]
So just a few days until Christmas, that time of year that’s all about family. Well, all about trying not to fall out with your family that is. Between the budgeting, setting up parties, driving back and to from the shopping centre to the toy shops to the supermarket to home and back around again,
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” or so goes the song. Sadly, for many of us the holiday season can be a time of immense stress, worry, and excessive business. Instead of enjoying the warmth and joy of spending time with loved ones, it is easy to become overwhelmed by the added tasks
Christmas is fast approaching, less than 30 days now in fact. For most it’s a time of great joy and of loving and giving and if that’s how you’re feeling that’s wonderful. For others, however, it can be a time of dread and sadness. Much of the sadness around Christmas can come from the loss
This week’s tip comes from the mental file called “Why are the simple ones usually the most powerful?” When I work one to one with people, often I’ll offer a free initial session – what I call “coffee and a chat”. It’s a great opportunity for someone to come over without pressure or financial commitment,
Most of us have been there. Driving to work in the cold and rain, fed up, tired through lack of sleep, wishing we could be going anywhere other than where we are headed – and then something almost magical happens. Suddenly, on the radio, you hear a familiar tune. Your mood lifts instantly as you
I had lunch recently with a female friend of mine. We were chatting and eating when she confided in me that she hated other women. Shocked, I asked her what she meant, surely she didn’t hate everyone?! She said she actively looks for flaws when she meets other women. Her internal dialogue is an endless
Do you wish that you could get a better night’s sleep? Especially on those nights when it’s really important that you rest? Do you find yourself tossing and turning, obsessing over how much sleep you’re not getting? You’re not alone. Approximately 1 in 3 adults in the UK have difficulty sleeping. Luckily, there are some
The number of people coming to see me with stress or anxiety related issues is increasing massively at the moment. I’m not sure whether it’s the pressures of modern life, thoughts of an impending recession or some other factor. What I do know is that all of these people have something in common. At some
The turn of the year has traditionally been a time of New Year’s Resolutions; new beginnings, dropping bad habits and learning new ones. You know… New Year New You! A recent survey, however, suggested that 8 out of 10 people in the UK won’t even bother to make them this year. The top two reasons
Making Stopping Smoking Easier Part Two Last week we started to talk about the number one New Year’s Resolution, to Stop Smoking and the steps to take in order to give yourself the best chance of being successful. We looked at the “Stopping List”. This is a list of 20 reasons why you want to
Happy New Year! I hope the festive period was a truly great one for you and you’re looking forward to this year with excitement and anticipation. It always fascinates me what the turn of a new year does to people psychologically. Many use it as a signpost and opportunity to improve their life by making
