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There are many different approaches, with varying degrees of success. From the classic overwhelm based procrastination, to the feet-first leap at the other end of the spectrum, there are plenty of traps to fall into. A more common-sense approach would be those methods that are neither inaction nor massive, terrifying leaps, but rather taking one step at a time. But then what’s the first step? What order do they all go in, and how much time and space do they need in between...

Grief is a normal reaction to loss and isn’t time-bound. As you navigate loss and start to make sense of things, the emotions start to become less intense over time. Normal grief At some stage in the journey, normal grief involves a sense of acceptance and that you are finally able to adjust to a new norm. There’s an acknowledgement that life beyond loss exists. It’s also perfectly normal to reflect on loss, the circumstances surrounding loss, and any changes as a result of...

Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses in the world. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) over 300 million people around the globe of all ages, backgrounds, and situations experience depression. An estimated 20% of us in the UK aged 16 and over show symptoms of anxiety and depression, such as low mood, low self-worth, trouble sleeping, low energy and concentration, as well as an increased or decreased appetite.

Long-lasting depression can affect how we...

When I started my personal development journey, I wanted big long-lasting change and I wanted it now. Except I was sporadic with my efforts. I’d always been all or nothing. I’d throw myself into the latest solution that was going to fix everything, but usually the 'solution' wasn’t sustainable, and eventually, I’d give up or lose my way, unable to maintain the momentum consistently and long-term. I’d half-heartedly try to change things and then get p****d off when...

At this time of year, there is huge pressure on our teenagers taking GCSEs and A Levels. I have one taking A Levels myself so I feel your pain! Mention it even once and you're nagging - "shut up Mum", "stop going on about it", "it won't make any difference you going on about it". I've tried obscure references such as "would you like me to bring you a cup of tea and a sandwich while you're studying?" - that does seem to be acceptable, except that when I bring them in, he's watching a...

Are you in midlife? No longer loving your job? Feeling a lack of energy and drive? You’re not alone. It’s not unusual for people in the middle stages of life to feel less engaged with careers or current jobs. I experienced it in my corporate life and over time transitioned to a more meaningful and rewarding career coaching others who are experiencing the same. What is midlife? The psychologist Erik Erikson referred to midlife as aged 40-65. His research suggested that in...

February is the month of love, and many of us start focusing on our romantic relationships and how satisfied we are at this time.So how we can have deeper more meaningful connections? Whether you are newly in a relationship, have been with your partner or married for some time, or even if you have yet to find that special person, speaking with a coach can be an enlightening process as you delve deeper into what you want from your relationship and what it's currently providing. It is likely...

It’s hard to deny: we’re all (well, most of us) a bit overly attached to our phones. Can you remember the last time you went somewhere without yours? I can’t. On average, we each check our phones more than 85 times across the day (with some studies putting that number as high as 150 times across the day for us millennials).

Have you ever stopped to consider why you’re constantly checking your phone? Is it for work, to keep up with friends and family? Maybe it’s just boredom or the fear...

Before exploring different aspects of personal values, let’s have a deeper look at what personal values really are. What are personal values? Often times when we think about personal values, our mind might make up a meaning such as, 'my values are equal with how much I’m worth as a person'. Since the world in which we are living is mainly material, we might even come up with a specific measuring unit such as money to attach to our worth. Values have very little to do with money or...