Expectations Versus Reality

Expectations Versus Reality

We live in a frantic world; expectations are all around us. We all have expectations to varying degrees of ourselves and others and there are expectations placed upon us. We expect others to live by our standards, values and beliefs. We also have expectations that...
How to identify fear and overcome it.

How to identify fear and overcome it.

Fear is a vital response to keep us safe. We can easily recognise fear when watching a scary movie, going on a ride at a theme park or realising we are in danger physically. But fear can strike in our lives in a range of ways when we may not even recognise it. Fear...
A Simple Life

A Simple Life

A simple life can mean different things to different people. Simplifying your life is not always simple to do. It sounds simple; identify what is important to you and then eliminate everything else. However, with it can come a great deal of fear about the unknown...
10 tips to boost your energy levels

10 tips to boost your energy levels

Fatigue can become a downward spiral; sometimes triggered by a particular event, other times it is due to a build-up of other factors. It is helpful to investigate where your energy is going.  Here are some tips on ways to enhance energy. Think about what applies to...
Vulnerability

Vulnerability

“Vulnerability is weakness”; that’s how many of us see it. Often we push away and shut our emotions off in order to protect ourselves. We become resentful of those who show their emotions. Through our fear and discomfort we judge and criticise others. When we think of...