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The second in my series of exploration of who we are and why we act the way we do. I am going to discuss self-confidence and what it will mean to you. It is a trait that everyone desires, with us all feel drawn to those that display it. We often perceive this in others but worry that if we show it, people will see as us arrogant or self-absorbed. When we imagine someone self-confident, we think of an inspirational speaker or doctor, for example. We feel attracted to them or see something in...

If you struggle with anxiety or feel that you lack confidence, you are not alone! Irrespective of the many reasons why clients get in touch with me, everyone finds themselves challenged by emotional difficulties such as anxiety and confidence at different times in their lives. They are the main reasons why people report feeling stuck and unable to find a way forward. However, it’s really hard to think your way out of your emotional challenges on your own, simply because of the way our...

The clocks were going back at the weekend, and Bob had decided to use the end of daylight savings as a marker to re-start his fitness regime. Over the past ten months, since his aborted attempt to create a regular gym routine for himself, he’d bemoaned his ever increasing waistline and gradual decline in energy. Bob knew he wanted to be fitter, and this time he was going to do it right. He knew he had to set a goal, so he’d set his sights on the local 10k in February. That gave him...

So you've found a role that you think suits your skills and maximises your strengths; now it's time for the application process. Like many aspects of a recruitment process, the application part can vary from simply submitting a CV, to having to input everything apart from your shoe size into an online form. There are still companies who require you to complete a paper-based application too, although the majority tend to use an online system. You can expect any combination of the items listed,...

Kintsugi It’s something I’ve heard of before, but I heard an item about it on the radio this week which brought it back into focus. If you’ve not heard of it before, it’s the Japanese art of mending something broken (usually crockery or pottery of some sort) but instead of trying to do it so that the joins can’t be seen, the point is to make the joins beautiful and noticeable and strong. Kintsugi means ‘to join with gold’. The origins of Kintsugi are...

It can feel miserable when times are tough in your career. You may be looking for a new job or a career change or perhaps you are returning to work after a break. Whatever the reason for your job search, it can be tough looking for the right job for you, especially if you are struggling to know what you want to do. Your career search can feel endless and cause frustration and stress. When times are tough, the best thing to do is to take a step back from your search and go back to basics. This...

Every year seems to go by quicker than the last; I mean can you believe we are already talking about Christmas?! So instead of continually letting time pass you by, stop and reflect on your year so far and how much closer you are to a life you love. Like most of us, we start the year with the best intentions; join a gym, find the dream job or simply take better care of our well-being. After a few months though, when somebody asks how you’re getting on, you have that awkward moment where...

Do you have low self-esteem? If the answer is yes, what makes you think that? Have you been told by other people, done an online quiz or perhaps self-diagnosed? 

A negative self-esteem means you don't feel good about yourself or your abilities, you feel of less value than others and may believe you're not good enough. We form this perspective from our personality, upbringing, conditioning in society and experiences in life. It can vary through different phases in your life and has...

Our motivation can have a huge impact on so many different areas of our lives; from losing our passion for what to do next in our lives or careers, to discovering what really inspires us to set goals and plan our future, we all struggle from time to time. When we lose our sense of motivation, things that once were simple or clear can suddenly seem difficult or even impossible to face.

When we are feeling low or stressed, reconnecting with our motivations can seem even tougher. Motivation...