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It’s official; we’re a nation of perfectionists - and that’s not a good thing. According to the World Health Organization, record numbers of young people are experiencing serious depression and anxiety disorders. Growing evidence suggests that the excessive standards we set for ourselves, our drive to be perfect, could be more harmful than we may realise.

While many of us may view perfectionism as a positive attribute, researchers are finding that it can have a dangerous side. Personal...

Working with a coach can be a very personal process that can sometimes last for years, so it's essential that you find a coach you really connect with. There are a wide range of coaches who vary in terms of their personality, expertise, fees, and coaching programs, as well as their approach. If you've been considering working with a coach, you've probably asked yourself questions like:

What sort of coach should I look for? Shall I work with a coach in person or online? How much is it...

Coaching is not just for executives or for when things go wrong; it’s not counselling, and it’s not mentoring. So, now we know what it isn’t, let’s explore what it is and what it can do for you. Why do you choose a certain mindset? Do you choose excitement over anxiety when doing something new? Remorse over celebration when a great book ends? Do you procrastinate over decision making when you have a new opportunity to consider? Whatever we choose to focus on, we feel...

I am sure that you have already gone through times when you have experienced a lack of interest or enthusiasm about work, goals, and life in general. Perhaps you are experiencing one or more of these situations right now in your workplace, at home, or in your life. You feel depressed, discouraged and demotivated, as you see yourself stuck in the same old situation with no hope for change anytime soon. In this article, I will identify five typical highly demotivating situations which may be...

Looking at my phone pick-up stats from the last seven days, on average I pick up my phone 37 times a day. I can tell you without looking further into the stats that most of these pick-ups are to check social media.

When I’m not writing here at Life Coach Directory, I run my own blog and coaching business. Both of these ventures require a social media presence to really flourish. I need to ‘show up’ and ‘provide value’, whether it’s through daily Instagram stories or tweets. I need to...

We often think that when we meet the right person, they will be our inspiration to be the best we can be and grow into that awesome, happy, inspiring person ourselves. The trouble is, we attract what we put out there. If we think we don’t deserve very much, the chances are we are going to attract someone who thinks the same, doesn’t give us very much, or doesn’t stick around for long. So, before you go looking for Mr or Miss Right, you need to look inwards and ask yourself...