As the year draws to a close I’m once again thinking about what my next Word of the Year will be. If you’re not familiar with this concept, here’s a brief introduction. The idea is, you choose a word that embodies everything you want the coming year to represent. A word that sparks a fire within you - something that motivates and drives you in any given situation. It sets the tone for the next twelve months and could relate to personal or business matters. In 2022 my word was

If I asked you to name all the people you love, I wonder if you would mention yourself? Loving ourselves is fundamental to our happiness, and yet it's something most of us don't even think about. Very often the phrase is used in a derogatory way "Oh, she really loves herself!" - and yet that's exactly what we should be doing. Our lives are shaped by our experiences and the way we react to them. If we have the right support network in place and have learnt appropriate coping s