Self-Development
Maternal Instincts Don’t Fit Into a Spreadsheet
When Something Just Doesn’t Feel Right There are moments in mothering – often small, subtle ones – when something rises up in me with a quiet but unmistakable clarity. A…
Finding Hope
Why Hope Matters on Difficult Days This morning the Happiful magazine newsletter landed in my inbox and the title of the newsletter was “It’s OK to look for hope”. It…
New Year, Fresh Start: How Reflection Fuels Personal Growth
As the New Year begins, many of us feel a renewed sense of purpose, setting resolutions that reflect our hopes for personal growth and change. While it’s true that committing…
The Value of Downtime
In our fast-paced world, where productivity and constant connectivity are often celebrated, the concept of downtime can feel counterintuitive or even indulgent. However, taking time to rest and recharge is…
Improve Your Mental Strength
Ever wondered why some people seem to bounce back effortlessly from life’s curveballs while others struggle to regain their footing? The secret lies in mental strength – that intangible power…
Transactional Analysis and the Ego State Model of Personality
The ego state model of personality is a central concept in Transactional Analysis. As a practitioner of Transactional Analysis, the ego state model is one I often use in my…
Dopamining – Chasing the High
What is Dopamine? Dopamine is one of the brain’s “feel good” neurotransmitters. It induces feelings of excitement, motivation, aliveness and gratification. When we engage in certain behaviours, dopamine is released…
How Mindfulness Can Complement Your Psychotherapy
Mindfulness and Psychotherapy have a huge amount in common and when combined, the therapeutic benefits can be very powerful. So what exactly is Mindfulness and how can it help…
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