I’m probably not alone in thinking that 2020 has been sent to test our resilience. The coronavirus pandemic has plunged us into a world of uncertainty that has brought massive changes to our day-to-day lives. As a result, resilience has become more important than ever as a skill for helping us find happiness in the … Read more
We are all currently living through a period of extraordinary uncertainty characterised by a threat to our physical safety, our economic security and daily conditions which may last well into 2021. One of the consequences brought on by the Covid 19 pandemic is an undercurrent of emotional disturbance characterised by rising levels of anxiety, depression, … Read more
A new workplace etiquette is being adopted in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic to stop the spread of the virus and create a healthy working environment. With the continuing rise in Coronavirus infections, remote working is likely to remain the norm for many of us for the foreseeable future. A recent poll revealed that … Read more
When we learn how to use our emotions to impress the mind or move our feelings into a space where they can help us to come up with new ideas and solve problems in a creative way we are using our emotional intelligence to further our aims and achieve our goals. In this 4th industrial … Read more
Helping your child to build his or her confidence is one of the most important things you can do as a parent. Research shows that children with strong social skills have higher levels of confidence, make friends more easily and are better equipped to deal with setbacks and stressful situations. A young person’s social skills … Read more
Self-Awareness is about being conscious of our thoughts, feelings and behaviour and is the foundational emotional intelligence skill we all need to learn to live our lives in harmony with ourselves and others. To develop your self-awareness, you can put into practice these five steps: 1. Know what triggers your negative emotions We all experience … Read more
“Between stimulus and response, there is a space. And in that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” – Author Unknown. Have you ever said something you didn’t mean or reacted in a way that you later regretted? If the answer to this question is … Read more
I’ve always loved the concept of a morning routine. The idea that you can start every day on an even keel, ready to face the world as your best self is hugely appealing. For a long time, turning this vision into a reality eluded me. Each Sunday I would set my intentions to get up … Read more
Life as a teenager is not always easy. Not only do their hormones take them on an emotional rollercoaster ride, they are also searching for a sense of identity and striving for independence. Unlike past generations, today’s teens also face an onslaught of mixed messages on social media. From celebrities showcasing their airbrushed, flawless bodies … Read more
How can you motivate yourself to change when the odds seem stacked against you? “Uncharted waters”, “unprecedented times” and “unknown territory” are all phrases that have been used to describe the current situation we find ourselves in. Clichés aside, these words don’t come close to describing the anxiety and uncertainty many of us feel as … Read more
