BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR What? It’s dark. I was fast asleep. (I’d still like to be fast asleep really! This is just rude!) That BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR was the water pump. That’s not normal. That pump normally only goes when someone’s running a tap. Maybe I’ve got a leak? Maybe the water tank is nearly empty? I checked the clock, 3.30am. I had a late night, I’ve been asleep since … [Read more...]
How can I help a friend?
What have you and your friend normalised? You know what it's like, you're listening to a friend and the same conversation comes up again. They have a problem in their lives and it's really quite uncomfortable for them. They feel pretty powerless and no matter what they do, how hard they try, things don't change. Over the years, you've helped out or offered advice and … [Read more...]
Overcoming Social Anxiety
How do you stop worrying and learn to Thrive? Two things to say first off: You're not alone. You CAN stop worrying. Help me stop worrying! At the start of a free initial consultation, I always ask "So, how can I help you?" and the reply is often "Help me stop worrying". Worries come in many forms but a lot of people worry what other people think. Those worries … [Read more...]
A great idea for reducing stress
Reducing stress and anxiety, especially in social situations can feel impossible. Do you feel anxious or shy and want to feel healthy and confident? BBC Breakfast this morning talked about the effect of choral singing on health, especially mental health. Research confirms the benefits. It's good for two reasons. First, the singing is helpful in reducing stress, because it … [Read more...]
Confidence in the face of adversity
Thanks to my friend Jane for this little story about confidence from an email she received. No idea of the original source but thanks to them anyway. The extraordinary scene was captured by photography student Casey Gutteridge at the Santago Rare Leopard Project in Hertfordshire. The 19-year-old, from Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, who was photographing the leopard for a course … [Read more...]




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