Emotional Detox
The “No Worries” Zone” – 14 things you don’t have to give a fig about anymore – it’s official You know how it is – anxiety overwhelm, ruminations on a doom loop and the fact that you are getting eight…
Overwhelmed By Choices?
So Much Choice So Little Action – what to do when everything looks shiny and delicious and you can’t commit Do you ever feel overwhelmed by choices? Love-bombed by options at every turn? The agonizing daily decision-making dilemmas from choosing…
How to Stop Being A People Pleaser and Master the Art of Responsible Selfishness
You have permission not to be nice this weekend. Yes, you read that right. Blame me, your coach. Tell “them” you’re on your break from Planet Pleasant and are on a selfish (not shellfish) diet and you are starting your…
How To Be More Grateful
Your User’s Guide to Gratitude – what the gurus don’t tell you and 50 deceptively gorgeous blessings to tune into Anyone who has sniffed a self-help book looking for the secret of joy or Googled “how can I stop feeling…
Overthinkers Anon ? are you a member? How to stop rumination.
The Ruination of Rumination. Can you relate? A recent graduate from Pure Coaching Academy described herself as a “recovering overthinker”. How brave, we all thought, how honest. Would you fess-up to such a condition? The ability to devote countless lost…
How To Reset Your Life
The ONE Life Reset Tool You Will Ever Need – and it beats retreats You know there must be a retreat out there, somewhere, that has your name on it? Yes, I am still searching too. One that is not…
Coping With Negative News
When the Headlines Give You Head Lines – how to thrive in a world going mad If doom-scrolling is your latest procrastination tool you can be forgiven. There are black holes a-plenty to disappear down. What’s your poison? Trigger-happy Trump.…
Finding Clarity In Life
When the Clouds Part You Can See Forever – finding clarity in life when the outlook is grey The Johnny Nash classic reggae song I Can See Clearly Now came to mind this week when the clouds parted and temperatures…
What is EMDR, and how can it help with Trauma Recovery?
Trauma can leave lasting scars on the mind and body, often affecting daily life, relationships, and overall well-being. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy offers a proven, evidence-based approach to healing trauma and reclaiming your life. But what exactly…
What Are Tactile Hallucinations and What Causes Them?
You may hear about people who see or hear things that are not real. However, touch can also mislead the brain. Some people feel crawling, itching, or pressure on their skin even though nothing touches them. Tactile hallucinations are false…
Ancestral Healing: How the Past Lives Within Us
We like to believe that we are the sole authors of our lives, that our habits, choices and beliefs are purely our own. But when we look a little more closely, that idea begins to unravel. The truth is that…
I didn't know I was drowning
The vulnerable musings of a shameful man. On a chilly spring night, full moon, reflecting... Year 5 of opening the door to the art of self reflection, defences high, humour at full pelt, blissfully unaware of the pain that lies…