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
Traditions of Christmas
The big day is almost here. And I am excited! Wandering around the busy shops at the weekend I was thinking about all the traditions new and old, the history and the […]
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 […]
I Loved the 1980’s!
In 1982, I was 16 years old and as so, fully consider myself a child of the 80’s. It certainly was a fantastic time to be growing up (in Torquay) and […]
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 […]
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 […]
‘Come Follow Me’ … Life as a New Blogger
When I was a child, my favourite book was a compilation of poems called “Come Follow Me”. I loved that book so much, I would take it everywhere. I still have […]
20 Steps to Self Empowerment
We all love the feeling of empowerment. Self empowerment is the ability to feel in control of your life and the freedom to make your own decisions …but it is also about […]
