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When I started on my own coaching and therapy journey I was very confused about everything. It was a scary time and not knowing what to expect or what I might find out about myself along the way caused a lot of distress. When my doctors first diagnosed me with having stress, anxiety and depression, I was sent off for CBT: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. I did not take to it immediately so was sent to counselling, my counsellor introduced me to hypnotherapy and then to life coaching.I was very...

You are going to make a mistake; things are going to go wrong; it's not going to go the way you wanted. Sorry! However, you can deal with it well. According to Buddhist philosophy, any time we suffer misfortune, two arrows fly our way. The first arrow is the actual bad event, which can cause pain or just dissatisfaction. The second arrow is the suffering. That's actually optional. The second arrow represents our reaction to the bad event. It's the manner in which we choose to respond...

We could all do with an extra little boost to help inspire and motivate us from time to time. Whether you’re stuck in a creative rut, are looking for a little more confidence to make a career leap, or aren’t sure how to start making time in your routine for more self-care, balance, and wellbeing, there’s a podcast out there that can help.

We’ve put together a quick list of some of the top free inspirational and motivational podcasts available through iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and...

When we say that we’re ‘stressed’, it’s usually in one of the following response areas: physical, mental, emotional, behavioural, or a combination of more than one of these. How do these symptoms manifest themselves? Let’s look at some examples of how we’ll typically be affected... Physically – palpitations, excessive sweating, indigestion, skin complaints, headaches, stomach problems, back ache, breathlessness, hot flushes and tiredness. Mentally...

Shoulders hunched, face drawn, sighing deeply. The client didn’t need to tell the coach how anxious he was about moving jobs and moving house, it was communicated by every fibre of his being. At first he had been excited, but now his thoughts and questions were spiralling out of control keeping him awake at night. Anticipation about stepping into a fun new adventure had quickly become anxiety and stress, prompted by imagined terrors lurking in his unknown future. A lot of people become...

When was the last time you allowed yourself to be bored and let your mind wander? These days, there are so many tools available to distract us, chances are it was a long time ago.

Think about a typical day. If you’re not working or actively ‘doing’ something, what are you doing? We’ll admit it, we tend to be on our phones scrolling through social media or watching the latest binge-worthy show on Netflix.

Now, we’re not saying you shouldn’t be doing these things, but something many of...

The incredibly sad death of Kate Spade in New York, reminds us once again that feelings of hurt and depression do not discriminate. Yes, everyone would certainly agree that not making ends meet is stressful and hard to bear, but there is always a way up. Less recognised is feeling at the bottom of the rung when the world believes you are at the top. Here are some helpful tips if you find yourself feeling low and alone; It is important to remember;

You are only human. That’s probably...

It is mental health awareness week and this years’ theme is Stress. There seems to be a day or week for so many things nowadays but I do believe this is important. One in four adults (at least) suffer from a mental health issue at some point in their life. More are talking openly about it or seeking help. However, many leaders and professionals such as doctors, lawyers, accountants and teachers are amongst the most stressed professionals are still staying silent. This culture can change...

Sometimes you may think you have everything figured out. You understand your job, you’re good at it and you have routines in place to help you succeed.

So, why do you feel stressed?

It’s no secret that the workplace can sometimes get the better of us, no matter where we are in our career. Curveballs are thrown and speed bumps can derail our confidence. However, the good news is, there are many ways to overcome these obstacles.

Here's our six-step guide to help you...