From a full nest to an empty one – empty nest syndrome
You long for a baby and get pregnant. Next step: giving birth. For most women, the process is an intense experience with an incredible reward: a baby boy or girl or sometimes even more than one. From then on, you focus on providing basic needs: clean nappies,...
Why is change so difficult? Three reasons
'The only constant in life is change'. (Heraclitus, a Greek philosopher) Anxiety, sadness and pressure are all part of the process of change and offer to most of us a real challenge. We want to find happiness and peace and that does not go well with the stresses,...
Decluttering is an art
Best decluttering tips Decluttering is an emotional process. That is why most of us find it hard. Decluttering results in peace and quiet: in your house, your cupboard, your car and ultimately in your mind. It is not just about throwing stuff away, getting rid of...
7 signs you are developing an eating disorder
Do you start new diets all the time? Are you not happy with your body? Do you wonder if your behaviour around food is ‘normal’? Is food and weight loss a big thing in your life? These questions can all point towards the development of an eating disorder. As an...
Escape the cage of age – happy retirement
Fear of retirement And create the life you are meant to live….. Are you similar to Sally or John? Sally is about to retire. Because she has been busy all her life with work, raising a family and looking after her husband, she fears the empty hours and is not sure what...
The cage of age or intelligent ageing?
Who is jumping for joy at the idea of getting older? Who is feeling some fear? And who wants to be an ostrich and pretend it is not going to happen? Most people are ambivalent about getting older. There is the ‘I feel more myself, I am more comfortable saying no and I...
Help, I am still feeling as crap as 30 years ago
When the years move on and you don’t ..… When retirement looms and you are not ready... Dian was sitting opposite me. Bit nervous and not sure what to expect. She wanted to see me because she wanted guidance on the next stage in her life. She was to retire in 6 months...
Exercise, a topper for de-stressing
Exercise to combat stress Exercise as a Way to De-Stress The link between exercise and stress relief, fighting disease and physical improvement has been established long ago. Doctors and physicians always encourage others to stay physically active, and they have a...
Tips to move on in life after a shock or trauma
In this blog post, I offer you an explanation of the natural reaction to trauma and tips to move forward. When people face an unexpected shock or trauma, the first natural reaction is a range of strong feelings: disbelief, anger, desperation, protest, sadness, and...
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