Thinking of Therapy? Think of Uncertainty
Many people consider therapy at some point, and most reject it. Of those who don't there are some qualities that enable them to take that first step, even though it might feel uncomfortable.
Resistance is Pointless
Resisting things, whether they are ideas, people or even necessities, can wear you down. More seriously, it's not a good way to go about getting what you want. This applies whether you are resisting something external to yourself, or if the struggle is purely internal.
Imagine! An Emotional Gymnasium
We know that the right exercise makes us stronger. We usually only relate this to the body, and to a lesser extent, the mind. But what about emotions? Can exercising our feelings bring benefit?
Fifty Shades of Envy
Is it easier to applaud and respect those who are different from ourselves? It seems so (based on a sample of one). See what you think.
Life Pressures, Demands and Balance
Creating a perfect Life-Balance is a personal challenge for most people. As you might expect I've worked out my own way of ensuring Life-Balance, and I'm about to share it with you. There three steps I'm offering. As a starting point, here's a short quiz that will help you by providing some thinking points about what Life-Balance means to you. Take the quiz now, part two follows in a week, and it's all free!
A Melting Pot of Meaning
We trust that our descriptions convey our meaning accurately, but we forget that the listener must create the meaning from our words and reference to things they already know.
Self Adhesive
Lots of things get damaged. Even if we are careful with them, there's still wear and tear. Never underestimate the skill or the restorer, nor the reults that can be obtained.
Actors, Stars, Conceit and Happiness
How you approach life affects how you experience it. No surprise there! But did you know that your level of happiness depends more on your outlook than it does on other factors?
When Worrying Is Unavoidable (or Is It?)
We are good at worrying, and it can help us survive, but not all worry is equal. There are many reasons that we get 'stuck' in a worry cycle, maybe this autumn is the time ti finally break out of it.
