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Are superstitions a harmless habit or harmful thinking?

Are superstitions a harmless habit or harmful thinking?

September 2024
The first Friday the 13th of 2024 occurs this month – should you hide under the duvet or go about your day as normal? In this blog, I explore the psychology behind superstitions, along with some practical tips for escaping their grip…

Mastering the art of reframing

Mastering the art of reframing

July 2024
Reframing is a powerful psychological technique that can help to improve mental wellbeing by promoting gratitude and emotional resilience, thereby enabling a more constructive response to negative situations. But what is it and how does it work…

Why failure is the key to success

Why failure is the key to success

June 2024
The failure paradox states that you are closer to success if you fail than if you never failed in the first place. And yet we still perceive failure as something negative, to be avoided. In this blog, I explore the importance of embracing failure…

Life coaching or therapy: which is right for me?

Life coaching or therapy: which is right for me?

May 2024
In the world of wellbeing and personal growth, there can be a bewildering array of options. One that often confuses is the difference between coaching and therapy. Understanding the similarities and distinctions can help you make a more informed decision about which is best for you…

How to overcome imposter syndrome

How to overcome imposter syndrome

April 2024
Have you ever felt like you’re punching above your weight? Or out of your depth? Or faking it until you make it? If so, it’s possible you have experienced imposter syndrome? In this blog, I explore how it can arise and, more importantly, what you can do about it…

Foundations for personal excellence

Foundations for personal excellence

March 2024
In this month’s blog, I’m sharing a number of foundational principles that will upgrade your life and enable you to achieve greater personal excellence…

Law of attraction

Law of attraction

February 2024
Why I’m not falling for the Genie Script but I do have some sympathy for the Law of Attraction. In this blog, I examine the concept of manifestation through the lens of NLP…

Fresh beginnings

Fresh beginnings

January 2024
As another new year rolls around, I take a look at why we love fresh beginnings and why the popular choice for a new year’s resolution, weight loss, so often fails…

New for 2024

New for 2024

December 2023
This year has been quite a journey for me on the professional front, particularly in terms of my learning and my qualifications (more about that can be found in my August blog). As such, I have made the decision to realign my coaching business around personal excellence…

My NLP learning journey

My NLP learning journey

August 2023
Just what is NLP? Having recently qualified as an NLP Master Practitioner, I thought I would share something of my learning journey. It’s been such an incredible experience that has changed me personally, as well as giving me a rich treasure trove of understanding, tools and techniques to use with my clients…

Using mindfulness to build self-confidence

Using mindfulness to build self-confidence

April 2023
Mindfulness has been around for quite some time now, proving itself useful as a tool to support emotional wellbeing. In this blog, I explore how mindfulness can be particularly helpful in addressing issues of self-confidence…

How to have more body confidence

How to have more body confidence

November 2022
More than one third of UK adults struggle with concerns about their body image and it’s costing us our mental health. Find out how you can be more body confident…