Therapy vs Coaching
People often ask about the difference between therapy and coaching. A more useful question to ask would be "How are they similar"
How to Deal With Uncertainty
Learning to be a bit more comfortable with uncertainty is something that would benefit us all. Learning greater tolerance for uncertainty is not difficult, but developing anything new in ourselves it needs commitment and regular practice.
ARISE – Start Your Day with This Simple Mindfulness Exercise
The transition from sleeping to full wakefulness should be neither a shock nor a struggle. Get it right and start with your mind in the right gear and things can flow more naturally and positively as you cruise through your day.
Tend To What You (And Others) Can’t See
We live in an appearance culture; how things seem is more important than how they are. Do we apply the same reasoning to our wellbeing? We lavish care and attention on our appearance, and spend too little time caring for how we are, on the inside.
Good Grief – It’s About Healing and Growth
People will often try to deny or avoid grief, and even when they don't, many are surprised by how long the process can last, even when you think it's over. Left to our own devices, we naturally respond to loss by healing ourselves. Trying to mend something or hasten the process simply do the opposite.
5 Habits for Emotional and Psychological Wellbeing
Taking positive steps towards your EPW can be as simple as five simple habits a day. If you can't manage to do them daily, don't worry. It's your life and you are free to go about it any way you want. Remember, TCY, IYL (The Choice Is Yours, It's Your Life).
Paralysis By Analysis and Overthinking – Let It Go
Over-thinking can lead to a self-perpetuating cycle of doubt and uncertainty. Sooner, rather than later, decisions must be made if you want to move forward.
Mental Health – 10 Reasons People Don’t Seek Therapy
Despite both the personal suffering and the inconvenience caused by mental health issues, most people still don't or won't seek help, and of those who do most will not get the help they need or will have to wait a very long time to get it.
Grief Reactions to Bereavement and Loss
Bereavement and grieving are generally associated with the death of a loved one, but people can experience similar reactions following other kinds of change or loss.
A Simple Way to Distract Yourself from Feeling Anxious
Here’s an idea I use with my coaching clients. It is effective with anxiety and worry, and I’ve used it to distract myself and reduce my awareness of physical pain.
