April 2022 - Finding the Light Counselling & Coaching

What Got You Here Won’t Get You There – Part 1

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Apr 24, 2022 | Uncategorized

Some people go through life with an unerring sense of direction. They know who they are and where they’re going. We feel secure around them. We feel that any surprises will only be pleasant surprises. They are our role models and heroes. However, we also meet some people of the opposite trait. They think they have all the answers, we see it as arrogance. People like this don’t realize that these flaws may sabotage their otherwise golden... read more

5 Important Details for Developing Rapport

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Apr 17, 2022 | Celebrations, Employee Assistance Programme, General Counselling, Healthy Workplace, Life Coaching, Relationship Counselling, Self Esteem, Stress

Let us look at the basics of developing rapport with others. In a nutshell, what it takes is to ask questions, have a positive, open attitude, encourage an open exchange of communications (both verbal and unspoken), listen to verbal and unspoken communications, and share positive feedback. Here are important details on each step: 1. Ask Questions Building rapport is similar to interviewing someone for a job or it can be like a reporter... read more

6 Keys to Finding True Happiness

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Apr 9, 2022 | General Counselling, Healthy Workplace, Life Coaching, Relationship Counselling, Self Esteem

The pursuit of happiness is one of the basic elements of human existence. So why are so many people unhappy then? Most likely people are not happy because they are missing one of the six keys to happiness. Determine The most important key to your personal happiness is determining that you will be happy. For many people, their personal happiness is not a priority in their life. Too often, we focus on the happiness of others before our own. While... read more

5 Relationship Killers and How to Avoid Them

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Apr 3, 2022 | General Counselling, Life Coaching, Relationship Counselling, Self Esteem, Stress

Here are five major relationship killers you may want to avoid: Controlling Behaviour – Some people enter a relationship with a deep fear of rejection, and this fear motivates various forms of controlling behaviour. Controlling behaviour falls into two major categories: overt control and covert control. Overt control is attacking which includes blaming, anger, rage, violence, judgment, criticism, and ridicule. Covert control includes... read more