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In Part 1, we discussed how to recognise some common types of Cognitive Distortions or Negative Thought patterns. In this article, you can build on your newfound self-awareness in order to learn how to tap into the positive and manage the negative. Most of us spend...

Our minds have clever and persistent ways of convincing us of something that isn't really true. These inaccurate thoughts reinforce negative thinking. If you can recognise them, you can learn to challenge them. Here are some common thought distortions: Jumping to conclusions: Mind reader – “She didn’t...

The truth is every single person in this world has both Mental and Physical Health. Everyone experiences challenges to their mental health and wellbeing. Life is stressful. Psychosocial pressures, expectations, limiting beliefs and constant change all lead to a disconcerting and challenging life. Coaching is a powerful...

An effective coaching relationship is integral to a transformational process that is goal focused, results driven, action orientated and based on a foundation of trust, honesty, integrity, confidentiality and good ethics. That relationship must be of sufficient quality that both partners in the process feel safe...

I believe that coaching can be a vital aspect of a client’s journey towards having the life they really want....