What you think is what you get – so choose your thoughts wisely. That’s because your thoughts become your beliefs. So if you have positive thoughts you’ll create positive situations. When you have negative thoughts you’ll experience negative situations. If you want to have a better life, achieve your goals and get what you want […]
Though change is inevitable, the pace and size of change in all aspects of life and business have accelerated over the past five years to the point that both companies and individual employees are trying to catch their breath and make sense of things, whilst also trying to keep the ship afloat. While the lines […]
Welcome to you all! So we are almost into January which is a long and testing month. You will set yourself goals for the New Year, but make them realistic. If you keep to your promises give yourself a pat on the back! However, the goal setting below is more achievable. Pick out the sections […]
The third Monday in January is said to be the most depressing day of the entire calendar year. But this does not have to be true for everyone. There are so many ways that you can keep yourself happy and energised on this Blue Monday. All you really need to do is come up with […]
The Easiest Way to Silence your Negative Thoughts. Here are ways to quieten your inner critic The private conversations you have with yourself can be either a powerful stepping stone or a major obstacle to reaching your goals. If your inner monologue repeats things like, “I’m going to embarrass myself,” or “No one is going to […]
What will people think if they know my age? Am I really elderly? Am I really more vulnerable than a 50 year old? I am fortunately fit, healthy and my mind is very active. As a psychotherapist I volunteer my support to The Princes Trust as a mentee. The meetings are very rewarding and the […]
Staying healthy and feeling your best is important at any age. These tips can help you cope with the changes that accompany growing older—and live life to the fullest. As we grow older, we experience an increasing number of major life changes, including career transitions and retirement, children leaving home, the loss of loved ones, […]
Here are 3 habits that can help you to increase the positivity in your life. Positivity Take a moment and ask 3 questions 1. Pause and look around yourself. A simple first step is to be more ”present” during your day. Take time out to pause away from your car, your office or social media And ask yourself these 2 questions: Who are 3 people […]
I recently worked with one of my clients who simply had no idea how she could happily prepare for transitioning from a full-time stressful job to adapting her life in semi-retirement after a later divorce. She felt that she wanted to change her career role for some voluntary work but had no idea on a […]
Conversation may seem insignificant, but it is extremely necessary to maintain a healthy lifestyle and engage in different thoughts and emotions. Whether it be talking about something that is troubling you or just having a general chat to keep the brain active is vital. Communication is valid in achieving a better mental state. HERE ARE […]
DIVORCE IN THE THIRD AGE Whatever the reasons, divorce in the third age is becoming more common. There are several reasons for this growing trend of divorce after 60 plus years of age: We are healthier and living longer. We are less willing to “settle” and stay in a bad marriage. We are more likely […]
Life can be difficult and life transitions such as relationship issues, divorce, starting a new job, menopause and grief can be stressful. However, mental health challenges in other areas can be completely overwhelming and stressful. Symptoms can include: Difficulty in sleeping, Low energy, Fatigue, Anxiety, Irritability, Lack of sex drive and other signs. The good […]
LEARNING TO CREATE BOUNDARIES Most of what I’ve learned has come from Brené Brown and her thoughts on having the courage to draw a line in the sand and say “No” – even when we know it will disappoint others. To place value on our own needs and health for a change. My… read more How […]
People often ask me, “What does it take to succeed?” When I think of my own life, both within and outside of business, I believe the most significant factor in shaping me has been the way I have learned to cope with the challenges and hardships – especially those things that come up unexpectedly. I […]
