Why do we keep doubting our own intrinsic value while obsessively worrying about what other people think about us, rather than asking what is it we think about ourselves? Where is our self-value gone? Everyday working as an anxiety specialist I encounter clients who...
We all have many parts of ourselves that come out in different situations. This is normal, and is self-evident in how we talk, for instance it’s normal to say: “a part of me would like to go out tonight, but another part of me would rather stay in”. In this case we...
Essential tips to mentally survive Covid-19 anxiety and stay afoat during the pandemic! This post was inspired by this quote: "In this rush back to normal, use this time to consider which parts of normal are worth rushing back to” - Dave Hollis. The current Pandemic...
During Covid-19 it's a time for love and kindness to ourselves and to others! Right now some of the most kind and caring thing we can do for others and ourselves is practice proper hand hygiene and social distancing. Chanting a simple mantra on love and kindness 2-3...
Covid-19 is presenting unique stresses and issues to health services and governments around the world. But the virus also affects the lives and stress levels of individuals at all levels of society. Especially for those who fall sick, are self-isolating, have an...
How do we know if what we are giving or receiving is love? Love is sold to us in songs, movies, books and advertising as all-consuming, captivating and wish fulfillment. It is promised to us by people who don't really have a clue about love, maybe they never saw it in...
Why do we wait to be happy? Why is it that we are always waiting for something to change or something to be added before we can be who we want to be. We all have the to power to be happy in the now, if we just slow down enough to recognize how the conditions we set on...
Christmas Social Anxiety Christmas is a time for so many people that brings more and more triggers for anxiety. Whether it's work, family or with friends Christmas tends to be the silly season for nights out, get togethers and parties. Many of us find this an...
Feeling constantly put down, unable to communicate feelings for how someone will react, always feeling responsible for someone's happiness, always feeling like the one at fault, guilty for having normal needs and desires. Feeling any of these is a relationship it may...
Gaslighting is a serious problem in the 21st century world of relationships. Anyone who has unfortunately suffered this tactic will tell us it is confusing, debilitating, disorientating and erodes self belief, confidence and our intuition! Surviving being with a gas...