When we ponder on our ruminations with a fresh mind, i.e. after a good night’s sleep, we’re often further ahead in knowing what our answers are than we give ourselves credit for. As an example, like so many of us, I’ve been worrying about my business. It’s not easy finding new work during such uncertain [...]

I will not dilute the depth of pain we feel when we lose someone. I’ve endured many bereavements and frankly, I struggle to accept and fully process my losses. I’ve simply learnt to carry the pain differently, much like shifting it about my person, as though carrying a bag of stones. We still owe it [...]

In such uncertain times, many of us may be finding it hard to smile at all at the moment! We have been distracted by a plethora of problems since the pandemic, and grinning at ourselves might feel trite, silly, futile, or a waste of time. But it isn’t; it’s actually a way to give us [...]

When you experience difficulties making a decision, you are likely over-thinking it due to all the anxiety you are enduring. Our ability to concentrate is impaired because we have overwhelmed our brains with worry. It’s no surprise - so much has changed for us all this year and many of us face career and financial [...]

Happiness truly does come from within. But if our hearts and souls are damaged by poor nurturing, abuse or neglect, then this notion could elude us for years - even a lifetime. We may not feel worthy of happiness, or we’ve incorrectly sought it from material things or outside influences. We have forgotten to give [...]