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Staying Positive as the Days Get Shorter As the last days of summer slip away, there’s a noticeable change in the air. The evenings aren’t as long, the mornings come with a slight chill, and suddenly, the idea of wrapping up in a cosy jumper doesn’t seem so...

In today's fast-paced world, accessible technology (social media, attachment to our phones, streaming platforms etc) has become a key part of our daily lives. While it brings countless benefits, it also presents some challenges, especially when it comes to maintaining...

Mirroring behaviour, at its core, is a natural human tendency. We do it without even realizing most of the time. Ever found yourself mimicking someone's accent or adopting a similar posture to a friend during a chat? That's mirroring in action, folks. And it's not all...

Picture this: you’re at a family gathering, and your little munchkin sees their cousin sharing toys without a fuss. What happens next? Like a sponge, your child absorbs this behaviour, and before you know it, they're sharing their snacks with their friends at school....

Yes, feeling frustrated is annoying by its very nature. My suggestion to you is that frustration just might be the unsung hero of therapy. I love hearing clients say, “I’m developing awareness, but I’m so frustrated because I keep doing XYZ despite that awareness”. I...

Self-Reflection and Awareness: In counselling, self-reflection is a cornerstone of personal growth. Embracing accountability encourages you to delve deep into your own motivations, values, and behaviours. This introspective journey, guided by a counsellor, can lead to...

 As we stand on the threshold of a new year, it's a great time to reflect on our lives and consider the possibility of positive change. The transition from one year to the next provides a natural opportunity for personal growth, and what better way to embark on this...

Anxiety is a normal and adaptive response to stress or perceived threats. It can manifest as feelings of unease, fear, or apprehension, often accompanied by physical symptoms such as increased heart rate, muscle tension, and restlessness. In many situations, anxiety...

Life is a journey filled with highs and lows, joys and sorrows, mistakes, and accomplishments. Along this path, we often find ourselves dwelling on past decisions, cringing at our younger selves'. However, learning to forgive our younger selves is a crucial step...

You Talkin’ To Me? Self-talk is the internal dialogue that runs through your head every day and can be positive or negative in nature. The language we use with ourselves can have profound effects on mood, health, happiness, motivation, worldview, and achievement of...

We cannot support others if their own resources are depleted, and they are running on an empty battery. From the Aware website - We can only give what we have and if we give and give and give, the day may come when we simply have nothing more to give. There is a very...

In many households certain rules apply that may remain unspoken but entirely understood. Many of these rules will fall into the category of social norms and behaviours - for example politeness and respect. There can also be those rules that exist on a level beneath...

Inexperience can be scary. We walk into new situations/a new job/ start a new hobby and everything is new, maybe a little uncomfortable, and we can often feel a strong dose of imposter syndrome “oh god, someone’s going to realise I don’t have a clue what I’m doing”. I...

Following on from my last blog entry on change, let’s look at potential. There can be a range of associated emotions that we feel when the word ‘potential’ is used. Opportunity, excitement, achievement or pressure, expectation, change Which category do you...

It’s a fact of life, an inevitability and yet so many of us remain in resistant to it. Some even go so far as to remain in a situation that makes them unhappy (miserable even) in order to avoid it. Change. We’ve all heard the messages from clichés, songs, movies,...

Inuka is a Swahili word meaning rise up – and Inuka is also the concept by which I developed my business from. Here, a new platform has been created that focuses on wellness, personal development, rising up against the obstacles that stop you from achieving your goals...