What word did you decide on for 2022? Following my post earlier this week on One Word to Change Your Life I have been trying a few words on for size, and have settled on: Action precedes confidence, therefore BRAVE is a word that reminds me to step out of my comfort zone, to try new things and develop myself on both a personal and a professional level. I bought these little wooden letters from Hobbycraft, and they will sit on my desk as a permanent reminder of my driving forc

It's that time of year where we are traditionally encouraged to make our resolutions for the new year. Perhaps to exercise more, lose weight, stop smoking, cut out alcohol - something that will create new and healthy habits for us. All too often these New Year's resolutions, which rely on our willpower for success, fall by the way very quickly. This is for one very simple reason: when it comes down to a battle between willpower and imagination, your imagination will always w

As I write this, and 2021 draws to close, I am wondering what to choose as my One Word for 2022. If you've never heard of this concept, it's very simple: at the beginning of the new year you choose a word that resonates with you. A word that will have a bearing and influence on your life as you travel through the next twelve months. It might be a word that inspires and motivates you, or a word that reminds you to do something in order to build new habits. Active verbs makes a

According to the song, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. And yet for all its tinsel and glitter, the festive season can bring an array of worries and stresses. If you are feeling the strain this Christmas you are not alone. I notice some familiar themes cropping up in my therapy room at this time of year. Family Relationships Spending quality time with family is a welcome prospect for most of us. But for some, Christmas is a reminder of painful family memories

Feeling frazzled from all the festive preparations? There may be no time to stop right now, but it doesn't mean you can't give yourself something to look forward to. Christmas may be only a few days away but there are last minute gifts (for yourself or others) which will mean the earth and are available from some inspirational and caring local business women who specialise in your health and wellbeing. What I love about the businesses featured here and my own business is that

The death of someone we love is one of the hardest things we will ever experience, and can turn our world upside down. Grief is an incredibly personal matter, it has no set timescales and affects everyone differently. It's common to experience anger, sadness, loneliness, confusion, guilt or anxiety amongst a rollercoaster of emotions. Often the way we handle death is learned in childhood. As children we observe how those around us react to death, and we take that as our bluep