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Generally, until we learn better, we identify ourselves with our mind. We think our thoughts are simply “me thinking” and our feelings are “me feeling”.

Students have exams coming up, and this can be a stressful time for both students and parents. Here are two ideas based on good learning theory about how you can help the student in your life during exam time.

Time and time again I hear people discussing their health ‘issues’, in a way that would suggest they believe their health is completely out of their control. Curiously, a lot of these people spend a great deal of time talking about these very same problems and in doing so, get better and better at describing the experience... Can you see how this could be a problem?

Time and time again I hear people discussing their health ‘issues’, in a way that would suggest they believe their health is completely out of their control. Curiously, a lot of these people spend a great deal of time talking about these very same problems and in doing so, get better and better at describing the experience... Can you see how this could be a problem?

I have two key strategies for this.

He was literally doubled up. First he coughed, then he spluttered then he erupted into a staccato laugh that sounded like a machine gun firing. At one point he was gasping for breath and could hardly breathe.I love it when I get this kind of response to a joke!

What is Reiki? Reiki is a natural healing system designed to assist in healing and help achieve balance. Reiki is administered by a practitioner, who serves as a conduit through whom the Universal Life Energy can be transmitted to the recipient, by either hands-on or distance healing techniques. Workers may also practice Reiki self-treatments.

While we don’t always have control over the circumstances of our lives, we do have control over how we react to them. Our beliefs shape our thoughts and our thoughts motivate our actions. Building a robust belief in ourselves, in our strengths, and in our ability to take appropriate and effective action will help us weather the storms of life, recover from adversity, and strengthen our ability adapt to change

Grief is something that we all have to live with at some time in our life. It is never easy particularly at holiday and anniversary times. But really we have no option but to move on. We learn to live with the grief.

Learn the new approach taken by the Brooklyn Program in New York which had revolutionized how people can overcome addiction without giving it up - they leave it behind.

The first step to getting what you want out of your life is to create the space for it! Here are a few tips to help you do just that by slaying the energy drainers in your life once and for all!

How close are you to your money? Do you know where it goes? Do you know when it’s coming back? So many of us happily spend away without keeping control of the dollars and cents, which means, we can easily fall into the debt trap which then creates stress and possible conflict.

Few foods have caused more controversy and anxiety as fats!!! So which ones should you pick and how should you pick them? And once you have them, which ones do you use for what?! Here’s the lowdown.

We can have a situation which triggers an emotion. For example, someone says something to you which makes you feel a certain way, eg, your boyfriend says you look fat in your jeans and you feel upset. Now, the interesting thing is, we tend to think the current situation is the issue. And upon introspecting a little further, we usually find it is not...

In this article, we turn our focus to the subject of de-energisers, which represent a great opportunity to free yourself of mental clutter and improve your energy and motivation levels.

It is never too late to care for ourselves and foot reflexology is a good way for the whole family, from the baby to the grandparents!  

What a lemon has to say about what’s listening to the thoughts in your head, why it matters and how you can best make use of them.

You might have already met the Night Terrorist. He might turn up after you’ve had a particularly busy day. You’re tired. Your muscles ache and your head is spinning. As the evening progresses you think longingly of your bed.

When it comes to weight loss it can often be a real battle between what you know is good for you and what you love. A battle of the mind. Have you experienced that dual conversation going on inside your head where one part of you is saying, ‘No, I don’t need that, if I eat that I will not reach my goal weight and it will not be doing my body any good’ and the other part is saying ‘Go on, you deserve it.

When it comes to weight loss it can often be a real battle between what you know is good for you and what you love. A battle of the mind. Have you experienced that dual conversation going on inside your head where one part of you is saying, ‘No, I don’t need that, if I eat that I will not reach my goal weight and it will not be doing my body any good’ and the other part is saying ‘Go on, you deserve it.

When it comes to weight loss it can often be a real battle between what you know is good for you and what you love. A battle of the mind. Have you experienced that dual conversation going on inside your head where one part of you is saying, ‘No, I don’t need that, if I eat that I will not reach my goal weight and it will not be doing my body any good’ and the other part is saying ‘Go on, you deserve it.

As a Life Management coach and therapist, meditation is always something that I recommend to my client’s as it is a wonderful way to unwind from a busy day, recharge in the middle of the day or set yourself up for the busy day ahead. If you are battling low self esteem or you lack the confidence to go after your dreams then this practice will help to give you clarity and direction.

The other day, I received an email from one of my clients who said she realised that she was not talking to her inner child because she was feeling resistance and felt uncomfortable while talking to her inner child. So, she stopped. And that meant, she didn't get to feel good. It was as though a light bulb went off in her mind, as she realised that she was listening to her feelings instead of being a strong and conscious person who could take charge of her thoughts.

Why does talking about something sometimese make you feel better about it and sometimes worse? Peter Campbell explores the neurolinguistic roots of successful counselling.

Today leaders need to know how to ‘lead’ themselves through their own life and their daily responsbilities as leader at work. We have a frighteningly fast pace of change and innovation, changing expectations, demands and concerns for staff and their well being and development – not to mention new ways of communicating, selling, distributing to make a difference…..and thriving in a global financial ‘crisis’ The leader who understands a couple of things will fare better than those who don’t.

The facts about Switchtasking in business. Has this ever happened to you? You are deep in conversation with a friend or business associate. Suddenly a distraction; the mobile rings, a waitress serves your latte … The distraction ends, you both look up at each other and say, ”What were we talking about?”

How Weight Training will get you Weight Loss and Toning Results

Meditating music playing softly in the background,lights off, candles lit, incense fragrance in the air, sitting quietly, connecting with Higher Self, Spirit Guides, Archangels, Angels, those that have passed, nature, energy, vibrations,Third eye Chakra begins to pulse, seeing violet light within, suddenly symbols flash infront of my third eye. What are these symbols I am receiving within?

We are coming up to that time of the year again and already I'm seeing people struck down by colds and flu. Here are my best tips for staying healthy over the winter season!

Mounting concern about antibiotic-resistant bacteria, flu pandemics and side effects (and effectiveness) of some conventional treatments is creating increasing interest in homeopathic medicine.