When we are bullied, we can be left speechless with shock and anger, not knowing what to do. Others can give plenty of advice, but nothing may feel comfortable, nothing is ‘you’. Then we need to wait and figure [READ MORE]
A question sent in to my ‘Dear Karin’ advice column. Dear Karin, What do you think is the quickest way to calm your anxiety down? Sheila (5th January 2019) Dear Sheila, Thanks for sending in this important question [READ MORE]
“One day soon, I will tell you what I really think!” We have all been there: instead of facing an issue and person head-on, we opt for delaying tacts, giving in, turning a blind eye, swallowing our pride and [READ MORE]
Whatever our circumstances in life, metaphors can give us clarity, meaning and stability. And so, like many other people diagnosed with cancer, I used to look at my life as a cancer journey. But at some point the metaphor started to work against me. I had outgrown it. What happened? [READ MORE]
What is cancer anger? When does it happen? Who gets it? And what can you do about it? Cancer anger is a normal response to fear, despair and grief – a range of feelings which cancer brings into our lives. [READ MORE]
Every day I walk past a bridge, and every day it reminds me to take nothing for granted, especially my health. Because there was a time, when in a matter of weeks I had physically and mentally aged, unable [READ MORE]
We all need to relax! But how? There are so many suggestions and advice that the idea of relaxing can become stressful. What to do? Can you relax? Is it easy or difficult, or does it depend and vary [READ MORE]
Living in peace is an attitude and way of life, which can help us live well and with purpose, even during difficult times. It means we are at peace with who we are and have developed positive coping mechanisms for times of personal crisis. What is the “living in peace” attitude? And how does it work? [READ MORE]
Resentment is normal. Getting stuck in resentment is counter productive and can leave us in a negative, dark and lonely place. It is a waste of good energy. What to do and how to get out of it? [READ MORE]
Regrets – I have many. You probably too. Some I can live with more easily. Others keep me restless and breathless, with a lump in my throat and a racing heart. 1. Why are some regrets more difficult than others? And [READ MORE]
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