Our passport is our main Identity document. It outlines what our name is, where we were born, our gender, our nationality and places we have been to. These details reveal exactly who we are in a very factual and objective way. But, how do we really identify with ourselves? What often makes up our...

Anyone who suffers from anxiety knows it is real and can be debilitating. The physical symptoms and constant restlessness leave one feeling breathless, distracted, nervous, scattered and exhausted. Over time we don’t even realise that we are anxious. The thoughts and feelings become habitual and conditioned. It is only when the mind and body...

Whatever we language, we experience. Basically, the words we use and the conversations we have, define the meaning or beliefs we make about our world. These beliefs narrate the script of our self-talk. The tone of this inner dialogue reveals our attitude or mindset. Our mindset will determine the quality of our reality. The...

In her book, The Anatomy of the Spirit, Caroline Myss describes all relationships as Spiritual Messengers. She writes, “They bring into our lives- and we into theirs- revelations about our own strengths and weaknesses. From relationships within the home to those at work to community or political activity, no union is without spiritual value;...

In my last post, I mentioned 3 key rules to enhance the quality of your communication: Timing, Tonality and Framing. These three rules allow you to feel more in charge of the way you communicate. They help you to be more direct, clear and open, especially during challenging or confrontational conversations. Effective communication allows...

In a world where social isolation (loneliness) is an epidemic, we can say that the quality of our relationships impacts the quality of our happiness. Healthy relationships help us feel connected, recognised and understood. They allow us to have a greater sense of belonging and support. There is nothing like the feeling of being...

We all know the Green-eyed monster called Envy. It roars a mighty rumble when we observe someone lavishing in something we want. For some reason, Facebook is the perfect playground for this inner gremlin, who suffers from compare-itous. Its rumblings are tinged with a taste of self-pity and jealousy that sound something along the...

The fear of change is one of our greatest fears. In fact, most people have such a great fear of uncertainty that they would rather stay in an unhappy situation than make a change.  The only change we welcome is the type that rolls around loosely in the bottom of our bags. Certainty gives...

The end of the year is the perfect time for self-reflection. As we wrap up one year and begin a new one, it’s time for us to reflect on how we grew over these last twelve months. It’s time to ask ourselves what lessons were learned and how we overcame challenges. It’s time to...