Like many people, you may be familiar with that inner voice that surfaces from time to time, reminding you that you’re not good enough or how things…

If you really listen to other women in conversation you'll probably notice how polite, kind and 'nice' they are to each other. This is certainly not…

Every September I get these cravings to buy new pens, paper and pencil case. My love of stationery is part of the reason, but it's also about the fe…

Are you a perfectionist? Do you find that you are impatient with yourself or other people? Or do you rarely feel a sense of accomplishment? Do you o…

Self-confidence has to be one of the most important personal qualities and behavioural traits that we carry with us throughout life. With it we are b…

With news that higher living expenses are driving almost half the British workforce to boost their income, and companies now being more transparent w…

In my previous post I discussed the difference between avoidance and procrastination. In this post I want to look at how damaging the strategy of avo…

The dictionary definition of self-confidence is "a feeling of trust in one's abilities, qualities, and judgement". The Counselling Centre at the Univ…

Avoidance, at least for me, is even more sinister than procrastination and can lead to loss of self-esteem and confidence. There is only a subtle dif…

Unhelpful beliefs are very powerful and not only can stop us from realising our potential and achieving our goals, and shaping our decisions, but als…

There are many times in our personal and professional lives where we are not where we want to be. There may be obstacles to overcome, walls to climb…

Wanting things for ourselves gets a bad press.  It's seen as selfish, whimsical, or leading us astray. Psychology, economics and philosophy point ou…