Emergency Stress Management: Two-Minute Relaxation
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Emergency Stress Management: Two-Minute Relaxation

Living with high levels of stress is becoming, more often than not, our default position. With such busy lives and increasing responsibilities it can often seem impossible to effectively manage our stress levels. Knowing that many people cannot simply offload tasks from their day and engage in excellent stress management options, I wrote the following…

Is Perfectionism Holding You Back?
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Is Perfectionism Holding You Back?

Perfectionists have created many of our great works of art. Perfectionists are also at the heart of many of our scientific and technological discoveries. Perfectionists also show continued and extraordinary dedication to their tasks. But many pay a high price for their perfectionism. Does this have to be the case? We know that perfectionism can be…

You’ve Got Good Friends – Do You Need A Counsellor?
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You’ve Got Good Friends – Do You Need A Counsellor?

As much as we try to be our own counsellor and coach, sometimes we need some extra help. Some people think, though, that even if you’re struggling, you really shouldn’t need a counsellor if you’ve got good friends. What do you think? My article below explores the differences between friends and counsellors and looks at how distinct their…

What Can You Do About OCD?
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What Can You Do About OCD?

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a devastating illness which drives sufferers, and their family and friends, to despair. Although professional help from an appropriate therapist is often needed, and I would actively encourage this, there is an excellent ‘Four Step Self-Help Method’ which I wanted to share with you and which will aid management and recovery. It also helps us all to…

Help For Those Who Feel Sad Or Lonely At Christmas
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Help For Those Who Feel Sad Or Lonely At Christmas

Not everyone looks forward to this time of year. In fact, some people actively dread it. I wrote the article below for those who find this a difficult and sad time of year and who feel lonely at Christmas – I hope it helps a little. You are not alone. As the holiday season approaches not everyone…

Writing Is Good For Your Health: Journaling
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Writing Is Good For Your Health: Journaling

Today I’d like to share with you an article I have just written about keeping a journal and the value of doing this. Particularly if you struggle with difficult feelings and emotions then ‘writing them out’ could be really helpful. See if you think it could work for you: There is something special about writing words onto…