Posts Tagged ‘self esteem’
How to find Self-Love this Valentine’s Day
February is here and everyone is talking about Valentine’s Day and we will shortly be bombarded by all the commercialism around it. Don’t get me wrong, I love romance as much as anyone else and I have been happily married for 19 years but I think there is so much pressure to be part of…
Read MoreDo you suffer from the “disease to please”?
Are you a people pleaser? Do you always do what someone asks of you, even if it makes you uncomfortable or wastes your time? If this sounds like you, then you could be suffering from what is sometimes referred to as the “disease to please“, meaning you frequently say ‘yes’ to people when in…
Read MoreOpportunity in change: how to make the most of disruption
In times of disruption, turmoil and chaos, it’s hard to accept that change can be as good as a holiday and that variety is the spice of life. Now more than ever with the current COVID-19 health scares and economic instability, I know many people are feeling unsure, frightened and angry at the change that…
Read MoreWhat Women Want: Equality
As a counsellor, gender equality and pay parity aren’t really areas I can claim to be an expert in as part of the discussion around International Women’s Day (IWD). But as a counsellor specialising in women’s wellness, there are a number of subjects I’m privy to having experience with that I think well and truly…
Read MoreBe your own Valentine this Valentine’s Day
When you think about it, flying through this turbulent life is no different to a plane in distress – when the masks drop, you must apply yours before attending to others. Why am I talking about plane disasters in a Valentine’s Day article? Because it’s a great analogy to recognise that sharing love with…
Read MoreImproving low self-esteem for a better work and home life
How you think and feel about yourself impacts on your actions and behaviours every minute of every day. Negative self-talk can affect our relationships, our job and our day to day life. In today’s busy society where there is a constant pressure to do well, or to keep up with social media trends (fashion, home…
Read MoreYou’re not alone in feeling alone – how adult loneliness is affecting us – Part 2
Last month I introduced the topic of loneliness and how it has become more commonplace in our lives as adults. I felt this subject is too important for just one article, and so Part 2 has developed out of a greater desire to help adults not only understand loneliness, but how we can turn adult…
Read MoreYou don’t have to be alone to feel lonely – Part 1
It was after work one day, and I was on the bus making my way home. The bus was packed. I had people sitting right beside and across from me. And I was sobbing, but no one noticed. No one asked if I was okay. No one gave me a comforting smile. Instead, they were…
Read MoreChristmas expectations and commitments
Christmas is the season to be jolly apparently – definitely the most awaited and celebrated season all year. Unfortunately for some, this time of the year also brings stress, pressure, and worse, depression due to a whole host of reasons. There is a cultural drive towards excessive spending during this season and many of us…
Read MorePoor health can be built on guilt
How guilt is formed and why you need to get rid of it now There is feeling guilty about eating the last Tim Tam while your significant other is out of the room, then there’s feeling guilty about major incidents that may or may not have been influenced by you. Guilt in minor cases…
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