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[Video] How Vulnerability is a Strength Rather than a Weakness

Brené Brown studies human connection — our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a personal quest to know herself as well as to understand humanity. A talk to share. What did you think about this talk? Comment below…...

How to Deal with Jealousy …and How to Spot the Signs

Jamie and Jenny sat in my office. A young couple in love. But there was a problem. ‘I can’t stand it much longer’ Jenny said. ‘He watches me all of the time, checks my calls, and asks me questions about where I’ve been. Doesn’t he trust me? His jealousy is killing our relationship!’ Everything had...

Here’s a Method that’s Helping Insecure People Gain Confidence

‘Away from’ or ‘towards’? Danny broke up with his girlfriend. At first he didn’t notice the change in his behaviour. It was subtle and crept up on him. Slowly but surely however, friends started commenting; ‘Why didn’t you go to Jill’s party?’ ‘Didn’t see you at the squash club last week…?’ ‘How come you don’t...

7 Ways to Live Happier Than Most

You weren’t born into this world unhappy. As a newborn baby you were, as Carl Rogers(1) would describe, ‘a model of congruence.’ If you were hungry, you cried. If you were thirsty, you cried. If you were uncomfortable or wet, you cried. Those cries were designed to send messages to your carers that something was...

The Easy Way to Think and Dream Big

“Believe it can be done. When you believe something can be done, really believe, your mind will find the ways to do it. Believing a solution paves the way to solution.” Have you ever wondered what would happen if you stepped right outside your comfort zone and dreamed of the things you could achieve if...

Follow this Simple Plan to Overcome Shyness

Graham should have been looking forward to the party. It was the first invitation he’d received since he started his new job last month and he knew it was just the opening he needed to really begin to get to know his new work colleagues. Trouble was, he was simply dreading going. It had always...

Getting Stuff Done: How to Squeeze all the Juice out of your Day

‘Even a potato growing in a sack in a cellar, throws out shoots towards the light.’ Carl Rogers Human beings are naturally goal focused. Our innate brain wiring means we are programmed to instinctively move forward, not backward. We constantly seek to expand and grow. Where we choose to focus our attention is really important...

Beat Seasonal Affective Disorder: One Simple Step to Raise your Mood

Have you ever wondered why you feel more down in winter than summer? Have you noticed less energy, disrupted sleep or low mood as the days shorten and the nights draw in? Sheila came to see me in January complaining of depression, tiredness and lack of motivation. ‘This seems to happen every year,’ she told...

Powerful Goal Setting Will Create your Best Ever Year

“We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year’s Day.” – Edith Lovejoy Pierce The end of the year is often a time for reflection but a new year is like the first page...

30 Inspirational Quotes from Steve Jobs that Could Change your Life

There’s a psychological practice which has its origins in neuro linguistic programming and is the ultimate short cut to becoming the person you want to be. It’s called ‘modelling’ and anyone at the top of their game understands and uses the principle. If you want to accelerate your own success and put your foot on...

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