December 23, 2016
As we head towards the end of the year and we give ourselves vital time to take stock, breathe deeply and reflect, I reckon we could put 2016 up there as one of our most memorable of years, but perhaps not always for the right […]
December 16, 2016
I don’t know about you, but there’s nothing more fun-filled than the traditional escapism of panto with the kids at Christmas! Actually, now I come to think about it properly, I’d probably be going out to one even without the kids!??!! This crazy British notion […]
December 12, 2016
For most people the Christmas period is a special fun time of year when family and friends get together to party and celebrate, but for some it can be a time of increased stress and anxiety which may lead to depression, irritability, sleeplessness and exhaustion. […]
December 9, 2016
Looking back, with feelings of guilt, generally stops people from being able to move forward. We can get stuck in the past thinking we’ve made a much more serious mistake than anyone else will have picked up on. We’re so wrapped up in our own […]
December 2, 2016
With more and more emphasis on our individual health and fitness levels, we all seem to be talking about wellbeing these days, but, I wonder, do we adopt this same approach to the business world? No-one can deny the positive results that come from looking […]
November 25, 2016
Worrying typically comes from the fear of the unknown, so the best way to tackle it is to confront the demon with the following tactics: Get comfortable with uncertainty: the more practice you get at coping with unpredictable situations, the better you can deal with […]
November 18, 2016
Public speaking is a very common phobia. Many people never deal with this anxiety because they tend to avoid any situation that requires them to speak in public at all costs. This fear, however, could be hindering both someone’s professional and personal life. There are […]
The human body is an amazing machine, and as a machine, it needs regular maintenance and care to run it efficiently. There are a number of reasons why our bodies can break down and become sick: our genetic make-up, the environment, our diet etc., but, […]
November 11, 2016
As we remember the fallen on Remembrance Day, and the risks they took to give us freedom, take heed of the message below as a way to finding your own personal freedom: To laugh is to risk appearing the fool To weep is to risk […]
November 4, 2016
Remember this little ditty from school days? How about “a penny for the guy” and those scary TV ads that always warned us about the risks of messing about on Bonfire Night? Many moons ago, I came across another little ditty, written by the American writer […]