affirmations for self confidence

Boost Your Self-Esteem: 10 Powerful Affirmations for Unshakeable Self Confidence

  Boost Your Self-Esteem: 10 Powerful Affirmations for Self Confidence Table of Contents Introduction Understanding Affirmations The Power of Positive Self-Talk Crafting Your Affirmations 10 Powerful Affirmations for Self Confidence Integrating Affirmations into Daily Life Overcoming Challenges Conclusion Call to Action Frequently Asked Questions on Affirmations for Self Confidence What are affirmations for self-confidence? How […]

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Unlocking Your Potential: 10 Reasons Why Confidence is Important

Unlocking Your Potential: 10 Reasons Why Confidence is Important Table of Contents Introduction 1. Confidence Fosters Positive Self-Image 2. Confidence and Decision-Making 3. The Role of Confidence in Relationships 4. Confidence as a Catalyst for Courage and Risk-Taking 5. The Impact of Confidence on Mental Health 6. Confidence in Leadership and Influence 7. Confidence and

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Self Hypnosis for Sleep

How to Use Self Hypnosis for Sleep: A Comprehensive Guide

Table of Contents Introduction The Power of Self Hypnosis for Restful Sleep Why Self Hypnosis Works for Sleep Understanding the Mind-Body Connection Unravelling the Science Behind Sleep The Importance of Quality Sleep Common Sleep Challenges Faced by Many How Self Hypnosis Addresses Sleep Issues Preparing for Self Hypnosis Creating a Soothing Sleep Environment Establishing a

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ADHD Imposter Syndrome

How to Beat ADHD Imposter Syndrome – A Comprehensive Guide

How to Beat ADHD Imposter Syndrome – A Comprehensive Guide Table of Contents Introduction Understanding ADHD Imposter Syndrome Why You Might Feel Like an Imposter Recognising Signs of ADHD Imposter Syndrome Strategies to Manage ADHD Imposter Syndrome Therapeutic Approaches for ADHD Imposter Syndrome Self-Care Practices for Combating ADHD Imposter Syndrome How to Foster Self-Confidence in

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Mindfulness and Productivity

Mindfulness and Productivity: How Being Present Can Improve Your Work

Mindfulness and Productivity: How Being Present Can Improve Your Work Table of Contents Introduction The Science Behind Mindfulness The Impact of Mindfulness on Productivity Practical Ways to Incorporate Mindfulness into Your Workday Mindfulness Techniques for Improved Productivity Overcoming Challenges in Practising Mindfulness Conclusion Introduction Did you know that 47% of our waking hours are spent

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Freeing Yourself from Limiting Beliefs

Freeing Yourself from Limiting Beliefs – The Elephant Rope Story

Freeing Yourself from Limiting Beliefs – The Elephant Rope Story Table of Contents Introduction The Elephant Rope Story Interpretation of the Story Identifying Limiting Beliefs The Impact of Limiting Beliefs Strategies for Freeing Yourself from Limiting Beliefs The Power of Positive Beliefs Conclusion I. Introduction Have you ever felt trapped by your own thoughts? Like

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How to Stop Panic Attacks at Night

How to Stop Panic Attacks at Night: A Comprehensive Guide

How to Stop Panic Attacks at Night: A Comprehensive Guide Table of Contents Introduction Understanding Panic Attacks The Impact of Nighttime Panic Attacks Practical Strategies on How to Stop Panic Attacks at Night Therapeutic Approaches to Managing Panic Attacks Creating a Soothing Sleep Environment Conclusion I. Introduction If you’re reading this, you might be dealing

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How to Reprogramme Your Subconscious Mind

How to Reprogramme Your Subconscious Mind Table of Contents Introduction Understanding the Subconscious Mind The Connection Between the Subconscious Mind, Confidence, and Anxiety Techniques to Reprogramme the Subconscious Mind Practical Steps to Reprogramme Your Subconscious Mind for Confidence and Beating Anxious Thoughts The Journey of Reprogramming: What to Expect Conclusion Introduction Ever stopped to think

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Mindfulness for Beginners

Mindfulness for Beginners: Simple Techniques to Start Your Journey

Mindfulness for Beginners: Simple Techniques to Start Your Journey Table of Contents Introduction Understanding Mindfulness The Importance of Mindfulness for Beginners Simple Techniques to Start Your Mindfulness Journey How to Incorporate Mindfulness into Your Daily Routine Resources for Further Learning Conclusion Introduction If you’re here, it means you’re ready to explore the transformative power of

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Confidence Coach

Why Confidence Coaching is the Key to Unlocking Your Potential

Why Confidence Coaching is the Key to Unlocking Your Potential Table of Contents Introduction Understanding Confidence The Need for Confidence Coaching What is Confidence Coaching? The Benefits of Confidence Coaching How Confidence Coaching Works Choosing a Confidence Coach Conclusion Introduction As a seasoned Confidence Coach, I’ve been privileged to witness the extraordinary transformations that come

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How to Help Someone with Social Anxiety

Transform Lives: Your Ultimate Guide on How to Help Someone with Social Anxiety

Transform Lives: Your Ultimate Guide on How to Help Someone with Social Anxiety As a seasoned Personal Development Coach and Therapist, I’ve had the honour of guiding many individuals through the labyrinth of social anxiety. Today, I want to share some of my insights and strategies with you. If you’re here, it’s likely you have

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What is the 3 3 3 rule for anxiety?

Unlock the Power of the 3-3-3 Anxiety Rule: Your Ultimate Weapon Against Anxiety!

  Unlock the Power of the 3-3-3 Anxiety Rule: Your Ultimate Weapon Against Anxiety! Table of Contents Introduction Understanding Anxiety The 3-3-3 Anxiety Rule: An Overview Step-by-Step Guide to Applying the 3-3-3 Anxiety Rule The Benefits of the 3-3-3 Anxiety Rule Other Helpful Techniques for Managing Anxiety Conclusion Introduction As a Personal Development Coach specialising

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What are the causes of lack of confidence?

“Feeling Insecure? Understand What Are The Causes of Your Lack of Confidence!”

  Feeling Insecure? Understand What Are The Causes of Your Lack of Confidence! Table of Contents Introduction Understanding Confidence Recognising Lack of Confidence What Are The Causes of Lack of Confidence: Biological Factors What Are The Causes of Lack of Confidence: Psychological Factors What Are The Causes of Lack of Confidence: Sociocultural Factors Chronic Stress

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Powerful Techniques for Building Self-Confidence: Boost Your Confidence Instantly with These 10 Techniques!

Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Understanding Confidence III. The Confidence Gap in Women IV. The 10 Powerful Techniques for Building Self-Confidence V. Overcoming Obstacles to Confidence VI. Conclusion VII. Call to Action Powerful Techniques for Building Self-Confidence: Boost Your Confidence Instantly with These 10 Techniques! I. Introduction Hello, beautiful souls! I’m a Personal Development

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How to be a Master Communicator - Mark Darlington

How to be a Master Communicator

Effective communication is a vital skill that can transform your personal and professional relationships, empower you to inspire others, and open doors to endless opportunities. In this guide, we will explore the qualities of a master communicator, the essential qualifications to develop, and practical exercises to enhance your communication skills. Communication goes beyond mere words.

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Get More Done in Less Time

Get More Done in Less Time Would you like to get more done in less time? Want to boost profits in your business, get promoted quicker of be a stress free parent? Then beware of Parkinson. Parkinson’s Law “Parkinson’s Law” states that “work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion”. Or

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Become a Master Communicator

Communication is the basis for any human interaction. It could be verbal communication, body language or even a look or a touch. No matter what type of communication we are talking about it always serves the same purpose: to convey an idea, a thought or a feeling. Become a Master Communicator and see how people

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How To Get Things Done

Get Things Done Why is it when we have so much to do, we end up doing so little? Is it because when we’re confronted with so many tasks, we find ourselves so overwhelmed that we end up doing none of them? If so, how do we turn this thing around and get things done?

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Overcoming a Fear of Failure

Overcoming a Fear of Failure How many times have you not taken action because you are afraid that you might not get it right? That fear of failure? Do you keep putting things off because you need more information or whatever you are doing needs a little more work? Do you always want to be

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Replace Fear with Curiosity

Replace Fear with Curiosity. How do we replace fear with Curiosity? I read a short story this week that I’d like to share with you. We all have fears, some more life limiting than others; some essential, some not. The story made me stop, sit and think for a good hour or so about my

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How to Keep Yourself Motivated

How to Keep Yourself Motivated. Did you make yourself New Year’s Resolutions this year? How are you getting on with those? If they’ve fallen by the wayside you’re not alone. Research shows that almost 50% of people will have broken theirs already. Keeping a high level of motivation and getting things done isn’t always easy.

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Sunday Night Anxiety

How to prevent unnecessary worry and sleepless nights caused by Sunday Night Anxiety. As I sit here on Sunday afternoon, looking out of the window at grey overcast skies, knowing that in a few short hours it will be Monday morning and time to go back to work. I feel fantastic. It appears that I’m

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Who Wants to be a Billionaire?

How often have you sat down and thought about being a Billionaire? Unless you are in the tiniest percentage of the world’s population, probably never. Compare that to how many times you may have daydreamed about what it would be like to be a Millionaire, lots? Have you thought about that big business deal finally

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Have a Wonderful Life

Have a Wonderful Life When people ask me what business I’m in sometimes it can take me a while to answer as I really have to think about it. Although I spend most of my time coaching, teaching, using hypnosis or writing, I don’t really think of myself as a coach, teacher, hypnotherapist or writer.

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Turning Problems Around

Turning Problems Around Have you noticed how much easier it is to notice something that’s wrong as opposed to noticing all the things that are just going along nicely? Even more noticeable over the last couple of weeks as Election fever swept the nation. Each politician in turn pointing out to us what was wrong

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Ask yourself better questions

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,

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Let the Music Lift You Up

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

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Get Better Sleep

Get better Sleep

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

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New Year New You

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

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Making Stopping Smoking Easier - Mark Darlington

Making Stopping Smoking Easier

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

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I’ve a Phobia, Get Me Out of Here

One of the big televisual talking points of the last few weeks (apart from Ann Widdecombe and Wagner’s exploits on the other Reality TV shows) has been Gillian McKeith’s stint in the jungle for “I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here”. Comments have been flying because of Gillian’s apparent phobias and behaviours during the

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Make Winter Blues Old News

As we move deeper into winter and daylight hours get shorter, how are you feeling? Are you having difficulty getting up? Have a lack of energy? Craving carbohydrates or comfort foods? Feeling sleepy in the day or losing interest in work or other activities? If so, you’re not alone! Around 20% of the population suffers

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Wake up and Smell the Coffee

Wake up and Smell the Coffee. Have you ever had the experience of walking into somewhere and being hit by a wonderful aroma? You may have walked into a bakery and smelt freshly baked bread, enjoyed inhaling the scent of coffee in your favourite coffee shop or been absorbed by the fragrance in a florist.

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Join the Dots for Success

Join the Dots for Success. My son, Declan, has just moved up to Year 4 in our local school. As the children are growing up they are given more freedom and responsibility for their learning. He came home from school this week and told me about the approach they take in some of his classes

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Fright or Flight?

Fright or Flight? I’m going on holiday soon and I’m sat here thinking about the ten hour flight I’ve got to take before I get there. I can feel my heart rate has increased, I’m getting butterflies and a churning in my stomach, I’m getting hot as my blood pressure increases and I’m noticing as

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How to Stop Blushing

How to Stop Blushing It’s not surprising that in today’s image conscious society that blushing causes many people to feel uncomfortable. If you suffer from blushing you’ll understand how restrictive and painful it can be and you’ll want to know how to stop blushing. Blushing can cause extreme sufferers to withdraw from social and business

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The Art of Doing Nothing

The Art of Doing Nothing It’s been a busy few months for me, I mean really busy. How has it been for you? It seems as though one minute it was April, then I blinked and it’s now somehow July. It seems that more and more of us are living life at a hundred miles

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First Impressions Last

First impressions make a lasting impact. We might like to think that people should get to know us and allow our “true” personality to come out in its own time before making a judgement. Unfortunately, this isn’t the general way of the world. For someone lacking in confidence, making a positive impact through a first

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Being More Assertive

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

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3 Steps to Exam Calmness

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

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Dealing With Uncertainty

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

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The Gift of Happiness

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

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In Pursuit of Happiness

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

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I’ll be Happy When……….

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.

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Coping with Bereavement

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

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Put Some Play in Your Day

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

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3 Steps to Study Success

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

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How to Keep Your Anger Under Control

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

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Dealing with Social Anxiety

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

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Life begins ………… now!

Life begins ………… now! I remember as a young boy seeing adverts for Saga holidays and over 50s insurance schemes and thinking how ancient people over 50 must feel. My Grandparents were over 50 for a start and they were my parents (who also appeared old of course despite only being in their mid thirties)

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Send Yourself Some Valentine Love

Send Yourself Some Valentine Love So it’s Valentine’s Day again this Sunday. For some it will be a wonderfully romantic occasion of trips away, flowers and chocolates. For others it might not be such a pleasant experience. This Valentine’s Day though, keep a little bit of that loving for yourself. I hear so many times

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The Power of Focus

The Power of Focus Focus is essential for success in many ways. It can keep us from making mistakes on the job or at school. In some situations it can mean the difference between life and death. Imagine if an airplane mechanic or a surgeon lost focus at a crucial moment. One loose bolt or

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Break Through Your Fears

Break Through Your Fears In last week’s article I talked about the need to be brave to make this your best year ever. I asked the question “What would you do if you weren’t afraid?” Most of the time it’s fear that keeps us from being or doing what we want in life, that invisible

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Six Steps to Resolution Success

Six Steps to Resolution Success Have you made any New Year resolutions? Over 70% of the population do. However by February half of these resolutions will have been broken, leaving people feeling defeated and knocking their self esteem. If this sounds like you don’t worry…… it’s not actually your fault! How would you like this

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Banish Negative Self Beliefs

Banish Negative Self Beliefs Having self confidence is really important in all aspects of your life, both personal and professional. But having a high self esteem can be difficult until you learn to banish negative self beliefs. A person’s opinion of themselves is usually formed during childhood and learned from parents, teachers and other important

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Avoid “eating with your eyes”

Avoid “eating with your eyes” I stated my belief in last week’s column that fad diets as a method of long term, sustainable weight loss do not work for the vast majority of people. It was interesting to see Professor Chris Hawkey, president of the British Society of Gastroenterology, confirm that theory to a conference

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Feed your mind to get slim

Feed your mind to get slim Every week across the newspaper and magazine shelves I see the same thing again and again. Almost every day one of these publications claims in big letters across the front that they have “the only diet you’ll ever need” or “revolutionary new diet”. If that really was the case,

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Quickly Beat Your Phobia

Quickly Beat Your Phobia Many people suffer from phobias, some much more serious than others. A phobia is basically a fear of something that can range from a minor aversion to a dread so debilitating that it interferes with normal life. A full-blown phobia can cause sweating, nausea, and heart palpitations along with the overwhelming

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Smoking and Stress

Smoking and Stress I see a lot of people to help them to stop smoking using hypnosis as well as other methods. Through working with smokers for years I’ve noticed patterns and similarities between the people I help. For example, virtually everyone who comes to see me will have tried various other methods first. Whether

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How to Reduce Stress

How to Reduce Stress It often feels like there is nothing you can do about stress; it’s simply part of life. However, learning to take control of your thoughts, schedule, and environment provides you with a sense of a balanced life with the resilience to hold up under pressure. Identifying the Source This first task

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Understanding Mental Health

Understanding Mental Health Tomorrow is World Mental Health Day. A day organised by the Mental Health Foundation to raise awareness and funds to help people struggling with their mental health. You can visit www.mentalhealth.org.uk to find out more. When we talk about mental health a lot of people are confused as to what we mean.

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Have an “Average” Day

Have an “Average” Day My mind works in unusual ways sometimes. As I write this I’m looking forward to a trip to Legoland tomorrow. In fact I’m not sure who is more excited, me or my 7 year old son Declan.     We were chatting about what we thought it might be like and

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How to Embrace Change

How to Embrace Change One of the things that people often tell me that they struggle with is change. Now, there can be no denying that with the shift in the global economic climate big changes are happening. Whether that be a loss of job, reduced income or relationship breakdown. However, it’s not just those

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How to Build Self Confidence

How to Build-Self Confidence When we are going about our daily lives one of the most vital things can affect us is confidence, or the lack of it. We all need confidence from time to time to help us deal with whatever life throws at us, whether that be meeting new people, going for an

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How to Follow Things Through

We’ve all been there haven’t we? We set out with the greatest intentions to do something that will be of great benefit to us. It might be that new gym membership, a work project, a college course, quitting smoking or deciding that it’s about time we lost that extra stone we’ve been meaning to. Then

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