How letting go of perfectionism creates the perfect result
Doris and David went on a course in clay pottery together. It was a 13-week course and each Wednesday night they took off together. The first night of class, the teacher explained what defined a perfect pot and announced that he was dividing the class into two groups,...
Xmas expectations about your or their Xmas
What are your Xmas expectations? Have you decided how to spend Xmas this year? Are you looking forward to the holiday season? Do you feel in control of the events? Celia is one of three sisters. A lovely lady, who is very caring and values her family. Four years ago...
How a rugbymatch saved her life – synchronicities create miracles
About 22 years ago an estate agent in Durban had an appointment at a property that was coming up for sale. The meeting was set 10 minutes before arriving late afternoon on Friday and the homeowner told Charmaine her 3 dogs would be locked away, so it was safe to enter...
Negotiating with the narcissist: top 5 tips
Narcissists are great communicators when it comes to defending themselves. But they are pants when it comes to interactive, respectful and positive communication because that requires empathy, consideration of other viewpoints and possibly compromises. None of which...
Anti-ageing or pro-ageing?
Is age a number, a mindset or a downhill journey? Do you hate getting older? Do you dread reaching your next decade (30-40-50-60-70)? Do you never tell others how old you are? Recently I attended a meeting where Tricia Cusden was the speaker. She started a new...
Follow your dreams – there always is a way
This week I met two people who talked about their dreams. Being an artist is my mission Elsa was very sad as ‘life got in the way’ of her dreams quite dramatically and she was convinced her dreams could not come true….. Elsa who is 39 wanted to be an artist all her...
Mariette Jansen – Why am I here? My personal quest
Why am I here? Writing my mission statement Karl Jung considered most people living an externally focused life during the first 4 decades of life. Learning, developing skills, building a life, starting a family, buying houses, cars and stuff. All important to create...
Note to self – make sure it’s lovely and lovable
As an experienced life coach, I know that one of the most common sources of unhappiness is the lack of self-love. From that comes lack of self-care, putting others first, living on empty, becoming unauthentic, feeling lost in life, low confidence and - I choose to...
Stressed about money? Here’s what to do about it
Business coach Sue Brown previously called stress the Black Death of the 21st century because of how widespread it has become. It is the most common cause of absences at work, more so than other reasons like back problems and medical illnesses. Of course, there are a...
The easiest way to start loving yourself and loving life – Valentine’s Day present
Romantic relationships can bring a lot of joy and happiness and on Valentine’s Day most couples celebrate their love. It seems to be spreading out to not just couples. Family members and good friends can also send each other choccies and messages as a celebration of...
Bye 2018 hi 2019 and what does the Tarot expect for us?
Tough 2018 2018 hasn’t been a great year for a lot of people. Tough is a word that springs to mind. Was it in the air? I consulted my friend and Tarot card reader Jaishree and she told me what the cards told us about 2018 Tarot 2018 A year to recognise your potential...
An Xmas present from the heart
'I didn't know I could feel that relaxed' - Johnny What to give your loved one? Another perfume, more jewellery? A wallet which is not needed or maybe an experience? Experiences are the presents that become more valuable over time. Goods lose their shine and...
Create your happiness through acts of kindness
‘Treat everyone with politeness and kindness, not because they are nice, but because you are’ – Roy Bennett Create your happiness through acts of kindness ‘Treat everyone with politeness and kindness, not because they are nice, but because you are’ – Roy Bennett Most...
Xmas: a fairy tale or a self induced nightmare?
The season of fairy tales is on the doorstep. With the magic of Xmas sorting out all the bad stuff in life. Wars stop for a few days, everybody (even the homeless) will get a hearty hot meal, families reunite and the world sparkles peace. Like a fairy tale. Do you...
How to learn meditation in a split second
Meditation is hot. It has proven to help with lots of different conditions: depression, insomnia, high blood pressure, migraines and more. Meditators notice they feel calmer, more focused and are more productive. Research shows how the brain changes as a result of...
How to stop A-levels results anxiety
A-levels results This week is a big week for A-levels students and their parents. Why? The results will be known on Thursday morning at 8 am. A piece of paper that will be the reward for hard work or not such hard work and more importantly that will shape the lives of...
Why busy mums who want enjoy the summer school holidays should read this article
It’s a bit of a ply, those school holidays which last forever. Freedom? Yes for the kids, but more effort and work is created for the parents. To keep the little ones occupied and happy is costing a lot of time, energy and often a lot of money too. And as you are...
Exam stress: do you remember the fear of failure?
Nowadays exam stress is an issue for 70% of teenagers according to a survey amongst thousands of teens. A few years ago I took my DS (Darling Son) James to his first GCSE exam. I asked him (what a ridiculous question mum) if he was nervous. Of course. He was...
What is your attitude to gratitude?
‘If you’ve forgotten the language of gratitude, you’ll never be on speaking terms with happiness.’ The simple act of feeling (!) grateful and expressing it has a strong impact on health, well-being and relationships. A series of recent studies have found positive...
How meditation can cure insomnia
According to the global average, 1 in 3 people experience a mild case of insomnia at some point in their lives. But an article on The Guardian indicates that the statistic is even higher in Britain. They cited the Great British Sleep Survey, which revealed that 51.3%...
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