Some 20 years ago, my therapist suggested I try meditation as part of my daily routine. I smiled politely while my inner voice was loudly resisting. My mind was closed, and images of cults and monks and ashrams danced through my head. I thought: “That is great for people who have nothing to do all …
What is the meaning of life? This is a question that has dogged humankind for centuries. Philosophers and people from every walk of life have asked this question, or some form of it, at least once and maybe hundreds of times. The answer is elusive and personal. While philosophers may be searching for an overarching …
Why is it so hard to stay motivated? In this blog I explore some of the main reasons we find it hard to stay motivated and the number one reason people don’t achieve their goals and dreams. Because, let’s face it, if you can’t stay motivated, you are not going to live your best life. …
It has been over a week since the slap that was seen around the world. First, let me say that I do not condone violence. Untold stories of pain and trauma are never untold. They are witnessed through our behaviours and attitudes. As a therapist who deals with trauma and abuse, I felt it important …
It’s that time of year when many people make resolutions and set goals for the upcoming year. Often, within the first few weeks of the new year, they have been abandoned. In fact, most resolutions have been abandoned by January 17th! People struggle to figure out why they didn’t work and go back on autopilot …
We all have an inner voice It is talking to you all the time, whether you are aware of it or not. Sometimes it is a good friend helping us with positive feedback and making us feel good about ourselves. However, it often has a critical side and can make us feel bad about who …
Do you wish for a life that is so exciting that you can’t wait to get out of bed in the morning? You can build a life just like that. So, instead of wishing you had someone else’s life, create your own. To wish you were someone else is to waste the person you were …
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