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The 3 A’s – A Simple 3 Step Model to Deal With Your Difficult Feelings and Emotions

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Dealing with difficult feelings and emotions is one of the hardest things to learn – because we still live in a society that largely believes we should ‘suck it up’ and get on with things. Feelings and emotions are often … Continue reading

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Be Happy for LIFE: Why Your Feelings Are More Important Than Goals!

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I know this runs contrary to much of what you’ve been told, but achieving your goals will NOT give you lasting happiness. Working towards and achieving goals is the PURSUIT of happiness because the happiness is only temporary – until … Continue reading

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Handle Rejection Beautifully – 7 Top Tips to Get Your Mojo Back!

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Over the years I have come to deeply realize that what ultimately drives us is not logic or ‘reality’ – but how we think and feel about things. Rejection FEELS like such a big deal AND it’s unavoidable in life … Continue reading

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Feeling Stuck? 5 Powerful Questions to Get Unstuck and Get Moving!

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Often when we’re stuck it’s simply because we are thinking in ‘Black and White’. Also known as ‘All or Nothing’ thinking, it’s one of the commonest issues I see with my coaching clients. To get unstuck we need to see … Continue reading

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Thrift Store Shopping – Why I LOVE it and 15 Tips to Help You Find Bargains AND Have Fun!

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Did you know it’s Thrift Store Shopping Day (or Charity Shop Day) on August 17th? My love affair with Thrift Store Shopping started when I was 14 and I couldn’t afford to buy the clothes I wanted. It was the … Continue reading

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Are Your Friends Good for you? 5 Simple Steps to Review Your Friendships and Find Out!

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We all know that friends are the family we CHOOSE in life. But are your friendships inspiring, supporting and encouraging you? Or are your friendships strained, stressful or unfulfilled? Relationships that serve us are inspiring or energising and we need … Continue reading

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10 Top Questions to Identify Your Strengths – Without The Struggle!

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Many people easily reel off their flaws and faults and yet stumble when asked to list their strengths. But to be happy, to succeed, to follow your bliss – it’s essential you identify your strengths and talents! Marianne Williamson said, … Continue reading

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Why I’m Sick of Gratitude! And How It May Actually Be Bad For You!

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Who hasn’t heard over the last few years that gratitude is the way to happiness? “Gratitude is the attitude that determines your altitude!”  Even Oprah keeps a Gratitude Journal. The thing I hate about gratitude is that it feels like … Continue reading

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Develop Fierce Kindness – And Have A Devoted Friend For Life!

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There are many forms of kindness but my absolute favourite is Fierce Kindness. Once claimed, Fierce Kindness boosts our confidence, self-esteem, keeps us on track – and becomes a life-long friend. What’s better is that Fierce Kindness is simply a … Continue reading

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7 Simple Steps to Love Yourself Unconditionally, Be Happier and More Peaceful!

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I woke up this morning and even though I knew it was just a dream I felt rejected, unwanted and unloved. I thought, “How wonderful unconditional love must feel!” The best way I have seen unconditional love described is this: … Continue reading

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