Soul cravings – we have them all. And sometimes they cannot be satisfied or they get out of control. What are soul cravings and how to take care of them? Irrespective of your beliefs, at a fundamental level you, [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]
Tragedies happening around us – near or far away – attacks, murders, terror, hate, fear, helplessness … they all can affect us emotionally. And we need to take care. Your daily routine may be ordinary and predictable. Yet on some days [READ MORE]
“One key to meaningful change” I hear you ask? Many self-help, wellbeing and psychology articles talk about multiple steps towards personal growth. But in my experience there is only one. And it is mostly ignored and undervalued. Let me [READ MORE]
Difficult days and times in our lives, we all have them, in our past, present and future. Some days we cope well, others feel like never ending pain and emptiness. Then we have to take care. How? 1. Difficult days can [READ MORE]
For many of us, these are frightening times. Whoever you are, where ever you live, there will be something of concern to you. Here are 10 steps to help you through. [READ MORE]
News anxiety is not uncommon. The word can be a frightening place. That’s what I am told by a lot of people who have quit news. I have not stopped listening to the news, but I have changed the way I [READ MORE]
CBT (or cognitive behavioural therapy) did not help me in a crisis. While it is a valid type of therapy and counselling, which at times I integrate into my own work as a therapist, it did not help me [READ MORE]
Emotional bubbles – you may ask. We all have them. Some are helpful, others less so. Life is about navigating emotional bubbles. Do you know yours? Emotional bubbles are feelings we withdraw into to feel safe, grounded and anchored. [READ MORE]
If you want to quit a difficult habit, then New Year’s resolutions can do more harm than good. Because if what you want to change is a crutch you need to cope with life, then taking it away can make you fall. [READ MORE]
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