Being More Assertive Have you always wanted to become more assertive – to speak up for yourself, express your feelings freely, say no when you want to and stop being a people-pleaser? One obstacle many people have to behaving assertively is their beliefs about the acceptable ways to interact with other people. These thoughts become […]
3 Steps to Exam Calmness Stress is a part of every student’s life, especially around exam time. For some struggling students, the stress of preparing for exams is overwhelming. Unfortunately, this can translate into poor exam results. But stress does not have to take over the student’s life. These three tips should help every student
Dealing With Uncertainty I’m writing this after the General Election but before any decisions have been made about the set up of our future Government. The newspapers have been full of how devastating the uncertainty of a hung parliament might be and that the uncertainty of the country’s future will be terrible for all of
The Gift of Happiness We’ve been talking in this column over the last couple of weeks about the pursuit of happiness. Today I’d like you to think about a concept that might seem a little unusual at first, but if done correctly, could have a major impact on your life. I know that for many
In Pursuit of Happiness I’ve been working a lot lately with people who weren’t initially sure whether they should come to see me or not. Their dilemma is that they know they aren’t happy at the moment, but don’t consider that they have anything seriously bad going on in their life to justify coming for
I’ll be Happy When………. When I’m out socialising and people find out what I do for a living, I feel privileged that they are genuinely interested and curious about what I do. Some people ask questions or tell me about things in their life that they are not happy with and what they should do.
Coping with Bereavement Bereavement is something we will all experience sooner or later. No matter how expected the passing of a loved one is, it’s hard to predict exactly how we will react. What we do know, however, is that it can be one of the toughest things to deal with in life and that
Put Some Play in Your Day I was contacted recently by the people behind the National Lottery and asked to conduct some research as part of their “Put Some Play in Your Day” Scratchcard campaign. I was tasked with completing a workplace study into the effects of play breaks on workers’ productivity. Now, I’ve long
3 Steps to Confident Public Speaking Speaking in front of a group comes easily to some people. Others have to work at making their delivery calm, smooth and interesting. While there are all sorts of strategies that public speakers use to get ready for a speaking engagement, there are three key steps that you must
3 Steps to Study Success Exam fever seems to be building as GCSEs, A Levels and other tests approach. For some people the coursework part is a breeze whereas when it comes to an exam situation their minds turn to mush as the nerves kick in. When facing a final exam, it is only natural to
How to Keep Your Anger Under Control We all deal with anger at one time or another, and learning how to keep your anger under control can be very challenging. The physical sensations that come with anger and frustration are intense and can seem extremely overwhelming. Some people have difficulty expressing themselves rationally during moments
Dealing with Social Anxiety Have you ever had the feeling that everyone in the room is watching you? Dealing with social anxiety can make it very hard to make new friends, or relax and have fun at important events like weddings or company dinners. A person suffering with social anxiety may feel nervous, easily agitated
