Resilience

Preaching Doesn’t Get People to Love Themselves

If you've ever tried to persuade somebody that their deeply held beliefs are just one way of looking at things, you'll know how tough it can be to get them to agree. Therefore it's a waste of time telling others to love themselves, without first doing it for yourself. Examples teach more effectively than words alone ever can.

By |2015-02-08T07:47:18+00:00February 8th, 2015|Resilience|1 Comment

An Illusion of Choice Empowers

I realise that when someone says “I have no choice”, this is just an expression to get them through a tricky situation; they know that there are other options, but they're not prepared to take them at that moment. It's just a turn of phrase, an expression, I know, but it just make things seem worse. Try this.

By |2015-01-06T07:19:45+00:00January 6th, 2015|Resilience|0 Comments

Going Over the Edge?

We are approaching a moment in the year that is known as a relationship black-spot. When tension is in the air we are more likely to fall out over little things, and these can rumble on and ignite bigger things. If you find yourself approaching a flash-point try this:

By |2014-12-24T07:17:43+00:00December 24th, 2014|Relationships, Resilience|0 Comments

It’s Normal (probably)

It's easy to feel alone with our problems. But though we might feel they are unique, they are probably more common that we realise. We are all individuals and to some extent our individuality defines us, but that shouldn't stop us looking for help or guidance when we need it.

By |2014-10-18T06:59:55+01:00October 18th, 2014|Resilience|0 Comments

More with Less?

As we are constantly exhorted to do more – both by others and our own expectations – it is worth remembering that our species has been shaped by the natural environment, the ebb and flow of the seasons, and our innate ability to reflect and learn.. Now it seems that there are situations where we benefit from the perception of doing less, while we are actually doing more.

By |2014-09-19T10:01:41+01:00September 19th, 2014|Blog, Resilience|0 Comments
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