March 2023 - Finding the Light Counselling & Coaching

5 Ways to Ruin Good Communication

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Mar 26, 2023 | General Counselling, Life Coaching, Relationship Counselling

Communicating with your partner is not always equal. Sometimes you’re able to clearly say what you want, and the other person gets it. Or the wires get crossed, and something you have said leaves both of you feeling frustrated and upset. Our emotions and expectations can make it hard to say exactly what we mean or interpret what our partner is telling us. Despite your best intentions, you might be damaging your efforts of good communication... read more

5 Ways to Overcome the Fear of Being Alone

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Mar 19, 2023 | Depression, General Counselling, Life Coaching, Relationship Counselling, Self Esteem

Humans are hard-wired for company. People, as a rule, prefer to be in groups or pairs. They feel safer and happier. In fact, for many people, being alone is one of the worst things they can imagine. Solitude has a bad rap in modern society. Maybe you associate being alone with being lonely, abandoned, unloved, or unlovable. If you fear being alone and avoid it at all costs, you’re missing out on the opportunities solitude can offer. Being... read more

5 Tips for Resolving Conflicts in Your Relationships

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Mar 12, 2023 | General Counselling, Healthy Workplace, Life Coaching, Relationship Counselling

No matter how much you like the other person, at some point, conflict is likely to happen. While most conflicts are often small (like trying to decide where to go out for dinner), left untended a conflict can fester and grow. That’s why it’s so important to resolve conflicts in your relationships before they have a chance to take on a life of their own. How do you go about doing that? Start by listening – But don’t just listen to the... read more

4 Signs You Are Your Own Worst Enemy

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Mar 5, 2023 | General Counselling, Life Coaching, Self Esteem, Stress

Why is it you’re not getting ahead? Are you having difficulty in finding opportunities, or could it be you’re not taking the opportunities when they come to you? Crazy as it sounds, the most common reason people don’t succeed is that they’re engaging in self-defeating behaviours. If you’re not performing at the level, you think you ought to be; you might want to consider whether or not you’ve become your own... read more