YOU’RE ONE OF A KIND Embrace all that you are. Take a minute to reflect on who has made a meaningful impact on your life, close your eyes, see them in front of you and say “thank you” to them from the core of your heart and mind. On tough days it can be challenging...
ContinueLike a lot of people, I’ve lost count of the number of the countless rejections I’ve received throughout my journey. Both in my personal and professional life and if there is one thing, I know really really well it is that rejection equals redirection. illustration from pinterest Trust the greater plan and life will come...
ContinuePart of being human is having attachments. We attach ourselves to places and ideas, in relationships, we attach to our partner. We attach to our belongings and physical items that we love. Ideally, life is a cycle of holding and letting go, but we become so attached that we can no longer see clearly....
ContinueThe feeling when our hopes and expectations become unaligned with reality, a feeling felt deep within out being – This is disappointment. A complex and often confusing feeling that somehow seems to manage to linger and re-enter our thoughts at times when we are least expecting it. Disappointment is an uncomfortable feeling that we all...
ContinueIf you have ever failed at something in your life and you use this as a reason and excuse to not progress then you are creating hurdles and barriers that are unnecessarily hindering your personal growth and progression. Remember there is no ‘reason’ why any failure has to become your terminal illness unless you give...
ContinueWhat is the secret to having a problem-free life? This is a common question that I get asked every day. Unfortunately, as a Psychologist I don’t have access to a secret supply of magic wands! However, what I do have are simple reflections that will help you wipe away worries getting you closer to the...
Continue1. A big to-do list (work, family, home tec – your list is huge and just thinking about it de-energises you) -if you look at a massive list achieving everything at once seems impossible. You deflate any motivation as you can struggle to absorb all your tasks at one go. The first thing to do...
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Christmas itself is often a time where we feel the pressure of perfection. We are surrounded by constant reminders of what our home should look like, wonderful relationships we should have and the extravagant gifts we should be giving and receiving. This can often make us feel far from amazing as we begin to compare ourselves and worry that our lives do not live up to these socially enforced flawless festive expectations.
ContinueThe year 2020 was a year filled with learnings. The year taught us to slow down from the never-ending rat race and enjoy the things in front of us and spend time with your loved ones. During the lockdown, most of us have reconnected with our friends after a long time. While it’s good to...
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