‘One of the social idealisms that is commonly injected and parroted is that, “It is more blessed to give than to receive”. […but] If you are blessed by giving to another person then that implies that they would be cursed by receiving’ Dr John Demartini – The Values...
We’re entering the Holiday Season…It’s a time for joy and being with family and friends. But, what if…You’re anxious about the holidays? For some of us feeling grateful during the holidays may be challenging. There may be a family member who...
I’ve had an interesting year, due to adopting not one but two babies, and I’d like to describe some of the ways that I’ve witnessed how growth is observed and can be encouraged in children, but particularly in times of uncertainty for children who...
Like me, you may work in the personal growth and development industry. It’s our job to help people grow. Even if you haven’t taken this on as a job, you probably have loved ones around you who you want to help grow. Maybe you’re helping yourself along a journey of...
Letting go is one of the important things to do in order to keep positive and to be happy. Not so easy though is it? Well I have a story of how Laughter Yoga helped me through a difficult situation. A new start I was living in South Africa about 6 years ago and had...
Sometimes good enough is good “Uh…Good enough,” he tosses the words behind him and scuffs up the stairs to his room. My neighbour sighs at her son’s pubescent disengagement. I on the other hand, am caught off guard by his remark and gracefully slosh my scalding coffee...
All of us go through tough times in life and it’s so important to make sure we get the most out of our relationships whether it’s with our partner, kids, friends or colleagues. I, like many of you, have had my fair share of knocks in life and would love to share a...
Building on my last article, I want to again address the charges often placed on Positive Psychology that it is often criticised for focusing on happiness and well-being while ignoring the multitude of negative experiences and emotions that we frequently face. This is...
Last Christmas I got really sick. I was knocked out for two weeks – the longest I’ve ever been sick in my life. I couldn’t eat, I could barely sleep, I just wanted it to end, it felt so horrid. Then I got better. But I didn’t just get better, I got BETTER! Once I was...
Think for a moment about one of your best friends (perhaps someone that you have been friends with for ages, or got to know more recently and just ‘gelled’ with)…visualise their face …imagine the sound of their voice…maybe looking forward to a planned meet up, or...