Before I can explain this there are three systems of the brain that you need to be aware of. The Amygdala – sensors that identify potential threats, and regulates the fight or flight response. The Reticular Activating System – a filtering system or search engine that presents you with relevant Read more…
Over the last 4 years I have worked with hundreds of clients of all ages, and it has become very clear to me that in addition to a lot of unresolved trauma, about 90% of the people that come for a coaching or therapy session have a limiting belief that Read more…
As a life coach and therapist January is a busy month for me. This is because as another stressful year ends and a new one begins; people have had time over the Christmas holidays to reflect on the past year. But rather than acknowledging our achievements and successes, we generally Read more…
We are taught from an early age that exercise is good for our bodies, and with issues like obesity and heart disease on the rise we often see ad campaigns reminding us about the importance of regular exercise. But no one seems to be talking about the link between exercise and our mental health.
Have you ever wondered why your man never seems to understand your needs? Or have you ever found your self in a situation where a little disappointment turned into a huge argument, or even worse, a breakup?
Many of my clients tell me that they struggle to get to sleep, and it is having a major impact on their health and wellbeing. So, I thought I would do some research into the causes and solutions to this problem, and share my findings.
In my recent blog about stress I mentioned that there is research that shows a correlation between what we eat and our mental health, so I thought I would dedicate a whole blog to this subject.
We have all experienced stress at different times in our lives. But some people are living with high levels of it on daily basis, and it amazes me how ready people are to just accept it. I recently wrote a blog about Mindfulness, and it suddenly occurred to me that many people never make time to relax, or even take stress seriously. So, I thought it would be helpful to discuss what is actually happening when we get stressed, and what the long-term effects are on the body.
So, this week I attended a seminar in London where we discussed fear, and in particular – the fear of failure. I would like to share with you some of my learnings from this event which might help you push through the fear barrier in your own life.