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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...

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...

You know the feeling you get when you realise you’re going to have to spend time with someone with whom you have nothing in common? Or, even worse, someone with whom you disagree about something, or even someone whose values differ from yours? Many of us can’t choose the people we work with. Sometimes it’s someone in a club we’re in, or who takes part in the same activities we do. We might even be related to them! And, for many people, this can bring frustration, stress...

Whether we are talking about your partner, your kids, or your colleagues – good communication can make or break your relationships. In our increasingly busy world, we are less likely to really take our time to explain ourselves well, or to listen carefully to each other. Much of our communication is via text or social media messenger these days, and can even take the form of an emoji rather than words. Emojis are fine when the topic is light. But for anything that carries weight, we...

Are you single? How do you really feel about that? For some, it can feel like a life sentence, a devil’s curse. A feeling of being sent to the waiting room for the sad and lonely desperate for the call from reception that their new relationship is now ready. Why is there this stigma that being single is a bad thing? Because we still succumb to 20th-century thinking, believing that a relationship will define us... "I want a relationship like my grandparents". Society tells us that all...

In daily conversations, most people listen to an answer without attempting to understand. In coaching some clients admit that the moment they feel they have been heard is the moment they that they begin to heal. Deep and thorough communication is king and I truly believe it’s a skill that we all need to master to get the best and the most out of our life. There is no way we can have a deep, meaningful conversation with someone without having an impact on each other. We, as humans,...

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you can’t get someone out of your mind? They consume your thoughts morning, noon and night. Your heart skips a beat when they walk in the room and your ears prick up whenever anyone mentions their name. You are well and truly enamoured. The only thing is that they are no good for you. No compatibility, poor reputation, treats you badly... Whatever it is they are just no good for you and deep down you know it. To be with them would only...