May 2023 - Finding the Light Counselling & Coaching

Staying Focused

This entry was posted by David Lawson | May 28, 2023 | General Counselling, Life Coaching, Stress

While we can’t control the forces that disrupted our lives, we can take steps to maintain our mental resilience and help ourselves be productive. Here are six ways to stay engaged even when we’re just not feeling it: Take it one day at a time Don’t focus on the whole month or even the whole week. Take each day on its own. Ask yourself, “What do I absolutely need to accomplish today?” Define your daily goals. And when you’re planning what your... read more

7 Easy Tips to Have a Happy Relationship

This entry was posted by David Lawson | May 21, 2023 | Life Coaching, Relationship Counselling

Have you ever dreamed of having the magic to make your relationship last longer? Is it luck or hard work? Since the latter is probably more accurate, here are some tried and true tips from people who have enjoyed long, happy relationships. Dates: Keep dating each other. Even if life seems too busy, meet at the end of the evening for something light and easy, like viewing your favourite sitcom (record it if necessary) together or playing a game... read more

5 Assumptions That Cause Conflict in A Relationship

This entry was posted by David Lawson | May 14, 2023 | Relationship Counselling

“Aren’t you getting ready?” “No, I thought you said we were not going.” “Remember we talked about this, and you said if I wanted you to go, that you would go?” “I assumed you would go, as you know this is important to me!” “Ugh!” The above conversation is common for many couples. Miscommunications and misunderstandings bubble up due to the making of assumptions about each other. We don’t do it intentionally and usually we don’t realise we’re... read more

The Blueprint for Leadership

This entry was posted by David Lawson | May 7, 2023 | Healthy Workplace, Life Coaching, Relationship Counselling

Effective leadership is an essential component of success in any organisation and requires a combination of skills, traits, and behaviours that inspire and guide team members towards achieving common goals. However, leadership is not something that can be learned overnight. It requires dedication, self-reflection, and a willingness to learn and adapt. To become an effective leader, one must be willing to engage in continuous self-improvement... read more