Yesterday was World Mental Health Day and I started thinking about how often mental health issues come up in my work. As a therapist, you expect it obviously, but even in my coaching practice mental health issues come up over and over again. In fact, mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, low self confidence,… [Read more]
How to process negative feedback
Ever been upset by feedback? I know I have. In the worst instance many years ago I sat there stunned as someone I respected ripped me to shreds. I cried all the way home and nearly changed careers, convinced I was really bad at my job. It was only the counsel of some close colleagues… [Read more]
An easy way to get things back into perspective
If you find yourself getting caught up in a flurry of outrage, fear or any other strong yet unhelpful emotion here’s a good way to get things back into perspective. Ask yourself:Will this matter tomorrow?Will this matter next week?Will this matter next month?Will this matter in 3 months?Will this matter next year? Be objective, honest… [Read more]
The perfect question
A while ago I was at a business meeting and noticed that someone who was normally full of motivation and energy seemed a bit flat and not like his usual self. But I just carried on as usual and thought no more of it. I saw him a few weeks later and he seemed a… [Read more]
A simple way of deciding what’s important to you
We have a long weekend coming up in the UK and my plan is to catch up with family, do a couple of long walks and deal with my tsundoku. No, it’s not something you should see the doctor about.It’s a Japanese word meaning the stockpiling of books you will never read. I love books… [Read more]
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