The roles of a life coach and a counsellor can overlap, but they have distinct differences so these are the things that you need to consider when trying to decide which support would be most beneficial to you – Focus and approach. Training and credentials. What can they help with? Read more…
This is a question I get asked frequently. I suppose the same people might ask why someone would use a personal trainer? To be honest, it’s like everything, down to personal choice. If you want to get fit and healthy but struggle to commit to the gym or an exercise Read more…
“I hate asking for help” – so many people tell me this whether it’s clients or friends, it seems that the concept of asking for help is still something people struggle to get their heads around. Asking for help isn’t failing. When I’ve talked with clients about this, they talk Read more…
Imagine you’re having a conversation with someone close to you. They share their hopes and dreams for the future. How would you typically react? The Enthusiast Are you the enthusiastic one, who looks to encourage them even if sometimes the dreams seem a little far-fetched or unachievable? The Realist Perhaps Read more…
Forget the glossy magazine notion of a ‘tribe’. I’m talking about the real deal – the ones or one, who weave through the tapestry of your everyday life. They’re the laughter that erupts when you need it most, the ears that absorb your woes without judgment, the hands that extend Read more…
Do you find yourself trying to constantly balance your life? Walking that tightrope that ensures you have a good life balance? Talking to both my clients and friends, it seems that we either have SO much going on in our lives that we feel exhausted, or the diary is looking Read more…
How do you know when you are running on empty? How does it show up for you? Are you someone who feels exhausted, lethargic, unable to motivate yourself? Does your body react physically? Perhaps you go down with a stinking cold or worse? I think it’s fair to say that Read more…
What is unsolicited advice? Simply put, it is advice we either give or receive that hasn’t actually been asked for. Did you ask for advice? Have you found yourself in a situation where you are with a friend or colleague having a conversation and you happen to mention an issue Read more…
As the children go off to school or university, it’s not only a huge change for them but for parents too. Parents are often left feeling as though they’re grieving for ‘what has been’ and although they obviously haven’t actually lost their children, the sense of loss can feel very Read more…
Can you believe it? We’re here in September, heading into the autumn and for many people the start of a new term. Whether you have children or not, it is really easy for routines to go out of the window during the summer. Holidays can mean disruption to exercise, healthy Read more…