Last night Andy and I were at a casino for the annual Christmas party. I have only been to a casino once before, probably in the early 1990’s, and I have never […]
Gambling Addiction
50 Acts of Kindness
Kindness matters and Karma is real. I have been thinking about kindness recently; kindness to our fellow men and women, kindness to animals and kindness to our planet. We are all dashing […]
Winchester Christmas Market
Winchester Christmas Market is one of those things that you have to do at Christmas if you live in Hampshire, (or further afield for that matter). Set in the grounds of majestic […]
Here Comes Christmas!
I know that there are a lot of people who feel that Christmas should be kicked firmly back into December but I love it! I’ve always loved it and I hope I […]
How to Control Worrying
I have often thought that telling someone to stop worrying is like telling the tide not to come in. Worrying is an integral part of our human make up and worrying about […]
Coping with Anger
On holiday recently, I went to the bar mid afternoon for a cocktail. Waiting patiently to be served, I noticed an irate man approaching with two full glasses of beer in his […]
The Gratitude List
How often do we pause in our busy stressful lives to take a moment to appreciate what we have, rather than be constantly striving for more? Being thankful and counting our blessings […]
Quick ways to Boost Your Self Esteem
Self esteem is about how we view ourselves, both emotionally and how we see ourselves as people. The way we judge ourselves if you like. It’s our own assessment of our worth […]
Autumn Blues
I struggle with this time of year. Although I like the idea of Bonfire night, Halloween and Christmas, I can’t say I’m jumping around with glee. Summer is over and I love […]
Becoming a Counsellor
One morning, just after Christmas 2000, I decided that I wanted to become a counsellor. Yes, just like that. I think I was reading an article in a paper about the incredible […]
