The events of 2020 & 2021 have certainly provided us with a glimpse of how precarious “normality” can be. There we were, living our life, when suddenly our lives are turned upside down and we are suddenly filled with uncertainty. You may have noticed many responses to this uncertainty – from yourself and from others – however one element has been particularly noticeable… panic buying. Panic is an emotion that everyone has felt at one time or another. But what motivates peop

One key area that people ask me to help them with, is to control their anger. Anger is a perfectly natural, valid emotion, however uncontrollable or sudden anger can have a huge impact in all areas of life, personal and professional. Is it a problem? Understanding the difference between a healthy expression of an emotion, and having a problem with managing anger, can be difficult at first, however there are some signs which may suggest the latter. Cycles of unhealthy behav

What if I offered you £1,000 to make an important public speech in front of hundreds of people? Would you say yes? Like most of us, you probably recoiled immediately at the idea, even though it could be lucrative for you! Why didn’t this idea appeal to you? When the very thought of certain activities evokes fear or anxiety within you, it's because they're outside your comfort zone. Public speaking, for example, is outside most people's comfort zone. Your comfort zone is the s

Think about something you have always wanted to try or achieve. Now consider why you haven't done this yet? What has held you back? We can blame lack of time, our genes, a lack of opportunity, or even others holding us back. But for many people, the real answer to this is fear. Fear can create the "I'd love to...but" inner dialogue that gives us perfect excuses not to risk the feeling of failure. However, learning how to overcome fear is one of the most liberating pursuits y

Language has power The words we say and think, have an impact on how others perceive us and how we perceive ourselves. The Oxford English dictionary defines “sorry” as: “feeling regret or penitence” or “ feeling sad or distressed through sympathy with someone else's misfortune” Have you every taken the time to observe the times you have apologised to others? When we start to actually listen to ourselves, we soon realise that the vast majority of times we apologise, isn’t due

There are only so many hours in the day. You can’t store it, nor can you borrow more for later, only you can decide what you spend your time on. Naturally, you’ll want to spend your time on things that add value to your life. But with life being so busy in these modern times, what with jobs, kids, housework and other activities, how can you have time for those things that matter the most to you? Huge lists of "to-do's" can quickly become overwhelming, and coaching clients of

If you want a reliable way to reduce your confidence, motivation, and self-esteem, comparing yourself to others is a great way to do it! It is human nature to make these types of comparisons, as from the first day we are born, we learn and develop through imitating others. However, this doesn’t mean that comparisons are healthy to our self-esteem In fact, if left unchecked, there are challenges that occur when you compare yourself to others and if you do ever find yourself

Our thoughts impact our actions, and ultimately, our overall state of happiness. Our thought patterns influence our emotions and perspective of the world. If you can identify your unhelpful thought patterns, you can correct them and develop new ways of managing yourself and the world. Your thought patterns influence multiple aspects of your life and these include: 1. Making Assumptions Good decisions require information. Too many of us jump to false conclusions because we don

Thankfully, people are becoming increasingly more comfortable talking about mental health and the anxiety is one of the areas within this that is commonly discussed. Due to this however, this also means that there appear to be a lot of myths surrounding what anxiety is and how to deal with it. Does anxiety impact you? Do you feel like you’re struggling with too many worries about the future? Do they interfere with your sleep and keep you from enjoying life? Do you have