Sometimes there are obvious reasons for how we’re feeling, and other times it’s not clear where the feelings have come from. Is it realistic to think we can overcome anxiety, or do we need to just learn to manage it better? Should we fight or befriend it, and can it actually be useful? Anxiety...
Continue readingA Lost Year: How to make sense of recent events
The past year has not gone as virtually anyone planned. What to do with the feelings that might be stirred by having missed dreams and ambitions that you had planned? This episode explores some ways to make sense of it all, to feel more fulfilled and to gather strength to keep moving forward positively....
Continue readingInstant Presence: How to be in the now… Now!
Is being present something that we can achieve instantly, or does it need to be worked up to? Some practical tips on how to be present in the midst of the interruptions of day to day life. Stay tuned to the end for a bonus tip on how to make sure you’re not thinking...
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Hi, I hope you’re well. As an essential healthcare service: in person sessions are available, as well as phone and video sessions. See full details below. I’ve also included below some more coronavirus / COVID-19 health and wellbeing related updates and resources. I’m here to support you through this and you can find the...
Continue readingQ&A: Do i need to stay focused all the time?
Q&A: “Do i need to stay focused all the time? I try to be conscious of my priorities and practice taking meaningful steps each day but I don’t always stay focused on what matters.”...
Continue readingQ&A: How do I disregard negative thoughts
Q&A: “How do I disregard negative thoughts and try to focus on the present moment?”...
Continue readingQ&A: I want to come across as confident
Q&A: “I want to come across as confident but sometimes people think I’m a bit prickly, I don’t mean to be!”...
Continue readingQ&A: Perfectionism: I know that it can be a problem
Q&A: “Can you talk a bit about perfectionism. I know that it can be a problem but I do want to do well.”...
Continue readingQ&A: Why bother being motivated?
Q&A: “Why bother being motivated? Who cares whether you’re successful or not anyway?”...
Continue readingQ&A: Other people get upset by what I say, and I don’t mean for them to
Q&A: “I’m from a background where people speak their mind openly. I find though here that other people get upset by what I say, and I don’t mean for them to, I just say it and then don’t hold on to it.”...
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