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‘I just want to win the lottery.’ I’ve heard that crie de Coeur from clients many times before when I’ve posed the question ‘What would it take to make you happy?‘ It generally comes in response to working on the coaching wheel of life in the area relating to money. The wheel I use divides...
Read More[Tweet “‘Be master of mind rather than mastered by mind.’- Zen proverb”] We all suffer traumas as we go through life. We pick up scars along the way. The longer we live, the more likely we are to experience shock and distress as a normal and natural response to some of life’s events which are...
Read MoreMindfulness practice can be as simple as reaching out and touching, seeing, smelling or… well, you get the idea. One of the simplest ways to practice mindfulness is to connect to your senses. Breathe in slowly through your nose and allow your belly to fill with the breath Hold your breath for a few moments...
Read MoreHave you ever noticed how children live in the moment? They never worry about past problems or long-term goals. Being present is a bit like channeling your inner child. Try to let go of the tendency to “do” all the time and simply “be.” Here are eight mindful practices that help engage your “being” mode:...
Read MoreI find it a real joy to work with young people. They absorb information like a sponge and, when they ‘get it’, the moment of insight can be dramatic and heart warming. ‘We’re all worried’ I was contacted by the parent of a 17-year-old boy. ‘We’re all so worried about Ben.’ said the voice on...
Read MoreEmotional or psychological manipulation can be truly devastating. Loosely defined, the manipulator plays on your good intentions, insecurities, vulnerabilities and weaknesses in order to get what they want. This could be someone you trust or even love, and they are often void of any conscientious considerations, will prey on these weaknesses in order to compel...
Read More[Tweet “‘The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.’ Benjamin Franklin”] A good friend brought me some yellow chrysanthemums for my birthday recently. It was a large bunch, a complete armful of flowers. It was so large, I separated them into two bunches and put one in my...
Read MoreHave you ever left like you were drifting through life like a zombie? Emotional exhaustion can be one of the more serious mental health problems and is characterized by very low emotional strength and feelings. When you are emotionally exhausted, you have probably depleted most of your emotional reserves and you have exceeded your capacity to...
Read MoreMaintaining composure during a heated argument is certainly a challenge, especially for those who tend to anger easily, (You know who you are!), and especially when it’s with a significant other. Here are nine surefire ways to keep your cool and communicate effectively during an argument, so you can walk away with your dignity intact: Step...
Read MoreThe issue of trust and relationships always focuses on the question of whether the partners are faithful enough to one another. But trust within a relationship encompass much more. All relationships that people build are based on trust on the other person’s true intentions. Without trust, there would be no relationship at all. There are various forms...
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