Its no accident that sleep deprivation has been used as a torture. Not having enough sleep affects us all differently but common symptoms of not having enough sleep are irritability, depression, confusion and feelings of being generally overwhelmed. Having worked with clients for over 12 years I have come across individuals who are having difficulty sleeping. Our modern lifestyle can contribute to some of our sleep problems. Doctors, nurses, police officers and others who work night shifts …
Our Shadow Self
The sun is out, and the long cold winter we all endured is gradually slipping into memory. The sun and warmth change our outlook and how we feel. The sun casts our silhouette on the ground, and we all become used to walking in time with our shadow self. But, what of our shadow side that we are only dimly aware of. That side of ourselves that remains obscure, defended and unknown even to ourselves. We may have a nagging feeling that all is not well, we may feel unsettled and not know why we …
New Year Resolutions – What’s Happened to Our Resolve?
Its February so why bring up New Year Resolutions. They are done, dusted, forgotten about, put to one side only to be revisited again next year! It’s too easy to be cynical about resolutions, some may think that they are pointless or they are taken on with such fervour the individual sets themselves up to fail. By now many of us will be feeling the frustration of not sticking to what we set out to achieve a month ago, and despondency may have set in, and we don't want to be reminded of our …
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Why Are We Afraid To Jump?
How often do we stand on the edge of something and are too afraid to jump? That does not make us weak; it makes us human. We all have fears, past experiences, insecurities, thoughts that hold us back. This latest news is owed to a conversation with a clever man called Will. Sometimes it does not seem to matter how much we want to change, move forward, step into the future or take a leap of faith, the silver binding thread of procrastination can hold us securely in our past. The idea that …