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Three Steps to Befriending Anxiety
I often say, “anxiety is normal and just a part of being human” when speaking to my clients. It’s there to keep us safe and alive. Those tiny hairs on the back of our neck tell us when a sabre-toothed tiger is stalking us. That’s anxiety serving us well and it’s perfectly normal. Unfortunately, in...
Social Anxiety to Social Success
SOCIAL ANXIETY TO SOCIAL SUCCESS What is Social Anxiety? It’s a phobia or fear of social situations. Sometimes people are worried they’ll be judged or criticised and humiliated in front of others. It’s more than being shy. It can happen when eating out, meeting people and feeling like you’re...
Down With Fear
I wrote the following in February 2016 and never published because it was too personal for me. On the surface, it seems like a pretty straight forward blog but with my mum dying I was full of fear and afraid of everything. Doctors, work, family, being orphaned and a stiff breeze. You name it;...
Beating Procrastination
Have you ever: Decided to do something and then did every other task you can possibly imagine first? Had a deadline and then done everything humanly possible to delay it until the very last minute? Felt like there is never enough time/money/energy/correct weather/right outfit so that you can go...
Curing Perfectionism
The word PERFECT rolls easily off the tongue. It’s a word we use daily to describe things like storms, pictures and even tv shows like “The Perfect Match”. Perfect makes us feel good and is high praise when we receive it from others. We especially love it when those we look up to in life; people...
Understanding Anxiety
Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome. Understanding Anxiety and knowing what works and doesn't work for you is the key to living a happier and healthier life with Anxiety. You’ve probably heard someone you know talk about feeling nervous...