Tough times. Even tougher people.
Let’s get something straight. I have nothing against New Year’s resolutions. Okay, maybe I have a bit. Actually … somewhere between a bit and quite a lot. Why? It’s partly about the fact that New Year’s resolutions are so ingrained in our culture that we feel obliged to make them. People never ask you at any other time of the…
moreChristmas can be a time of great joy but for others great stress. For most of us, perhaps a mixture of both. You know it’s important to LAY (look after yourself) but you’re not doing it? Well, take a bit of time for self-care with these Christmas holiday wellbeing tips and build your resilience going into the New Year. However…
moreI have to confess, I’ve very often been disappointed by my attempts at formal goal-setting. I’ve set goals which have been too ambitious, goals which conflicted with each other and goals which ultimately, I just didn’t really want. I’ve felt annoyed by SMART goals and the rather empty suggestions of some motivational speakers. Too often and for too many people, messages…
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