Are You A People Pleaser?
Do you think you might be a people pleaser? Is it having an impact on your life? In this post I talk about the things to look out for which might indicate you're a people pleaser, and how you can consider addressing it. What is a 'people pleaser'? One of the most...
Why It’s Important To Do What You Love
I don't know about you, but lockdown has certainly give me time to think and re-evaluate my life and the direction it was going in. Over the years, I've spent the majority of my spare time attending training courses to develop my skills and expertise in order to...
What Stops People Making Changes?
We see it a lot, especially on social media. We're told that if we want to see change then we have to work for it, no excuses. The famous slogan "Just Do It" comes to mind here. However, if it's so easy, why doesn't everyone just "do it"? What stops people making...
Is It Time For A Change?
Given the title of this post, my guess is if you're reading this you've gotten to a point in your life where you're thinking it's time for a change. You're not alone. I've been here many times myself! I've felt stuck in relationships, jobs I no longer enjoyed, and...
4 Self-Care Strategies For Better Mental Wellbeing
We tend to put other people's needs and wants first, but we rarely seem to find the time to look after our own. Life can be stressful, so it's important that we use self-care strategies for better mental wellbeing. 4 self-care strategies for better mental wellbeing 1....
7 Ways To Help With Low Self-Esteem
Having low self-esteem can leave us feeling paralysed and stop us doing the things we enjoy. In this post I talk about 7 ways to help with low self-esteem to get you unstuck. What causes low self-esteem? Low self-esteem can be a consequence of different life...
Mindfulness Exercises: Take The 30 Day Challenge!
I've talked before about mindfulness exercises on the blog. I'm always keen to try to improve my mindfulness practice. So, it was great to be gifted the 30 Day Mindfulness Challenge pack from Mind Panda. I was excited to see what new ideas this would give me. But...
How To Be Mindful – 45 Exercises
I sometimes find it difficult to think of how I can be mindful. I'm not really into meditation and prefer to find other ways to bring more presence into my life. I came across the LSW Mind Cards by Cognitive Hypnotherapist Lili Sinclair-Williams which looked like a...
Power Up Your Communication Skills!
Do you want to communicate with confidence? Is it sometimes hard to get your message across? Did you know that your body language plays a huge role in your communication with others? If you want to find out how to build effective communication skills then keep...
10 Top Tips To Cope With Stress
Stress is a part of every day life; it's normal. However, too much stress can have a negative impact on us. So, I'm going to give you my 10 top tips to cope with stress. These tips aren't about getting rid of stress completely, as that's not realistic. What these tips...