Is it Christmas or Stress-mas? Although a time of joy, Christmas can also be an overwhelming and exhausting period. There’s no doubt about it the festive season can be demanding, there’s just so many different roles to take on; organiser, gift buyer, finance manager and sometimes peace keeper, it’s no wonder that at times it […]
5 Reasons Being Nice is Good For You
How would you feel if some described you as a ‘nice’ person? Would you feel it was a little lacklustre, not very imaginative…. perhaps a tad boring? Years ago, I told friend on her wedding day that she looked ‘so nice’- I know, I know doesn’t quite cut it does it, I have no idea […]
Are You Reacting Before Thinking?
Are you prone to reacting before thinking? – firing off what’s in your head before considering the impact or acting impulsively only to regret it later. Do your fingers get a little trigger happy; a mind of their own, when commenting or texting and could the expression ‘putting your foot in it’ apply a bit […]
12 Ways to Build Emotional Resilience
Everyone will at some time or another experience life events and situations that tests them emotionally, but why is it some people seem to handle crises more easily than others? How is it they can bounce back from both minor and major setbacks and stresses with greater ease? Well, it all depends on their level […]
9 Steps to Dealing With Frustration
Are you having a ‘F’ word moment? No, not that one, although it may or may not be appropriate depending on where you’re at right now. This is ‘F’ for frustration- are things not going as you planned? Despite all your plans and efforts, are you’re in a job you dislike, but feel it’s still […]