Thai Green Curry, Romantic Love and True Love

I was having Thai Green Curry with a friend earlier when she began to ponder the nature of love, and why it was she couldn’t find a partner who ticked all of her boxes. As a counselling psychologist I often find myself making the mistake of describing love and commitment in clinical terms, such as “it’s all [...]

Inspirational Quotes

When we have begun to take charge of our lives, to own ourselves, there is no longer any need to ask permission of someone. George O’Neil Nothing is to be feared, it is only to be understood Marie Curie What lies behind us, and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies [...]

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

Dr. Stephen Covey is recognised as one of Time magazine’s 25 most influential Americans. His book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, demonstrates how every person can truly control their destiny with profound, yet straightforward lessons in personal change. Over 20 million copies have been sold. The Seven Habits are:

Habit One: Be Proactive: [...]

How Can I Stay Positive?

Picture this scene; A family spent a great weekend together. The weekly chores were quickly dealt with, which left time to spend at the local park playing ball games and having fun. The family had dinner together, laughing and talking about the days events. Then they switched on the TV…

According to the news the [...]