Mental health, emotional wellbeing & personal development
We all care about what others think of us to some degree. Evolutionary Psychologists say this is because we needed others to survive millions of years ago. If we were shunned from the tribe, our chances of survival dimished rapidly. We are social creatures and […]
What should I do with my life? by Rob Liu I went to one of those personal development cults seminars once, and I asked a barrage of questions: “Shut the fuck up”, the seminar leader said “You already know all the answers inside. You’re just asking me for […]
Have you ever thought about the quality of your life and what you are doing with your life? I don’t mean a fleeting thought but rather a serious assessment of where your life is at right now? Life gets so busy that we end up […]
The emotional burden for parents of these “failure to launch” young adults – and for the young adults themselves — is incalculable: lost dreams, increased discord in the family, fears for the child’s future safety and security. The financial costs– multiple college failures, increased mental […]
Is your life the same today as it was yesterday? Do you look at other people and wish your life was as interesting and exciting as theirs? Do you wake up in the morning with nothing but a sigh and a sense of regret, instead […]
There are astute ways to be more resilient in the face of life’s challenges. Whilst theory is always easier than application, knowing what is needed to withstand the stress and strain of modern day life can help you to call on these abilities/skills when they […]
I am writing this on my last day in Tanzania. It’s been a trip of real highs and lows. My son came with us and we spent the first day driving from Nairobi to our safari lodge in Tanzania, near Lake Manyara. We thought […]
I don’t know about you, but my sanity gets challenged on a daily basis. I have often looked for the answer on how to stay sane in an insane world. Rude people, queues, money worries, relationship challenges – being a counsellor doesn’t mean that I’m […]
