September 2025 - Finding the Light Counselling & Coaching

Working Smarter

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Sep 27, 2025 | General Counselling, Healthy Workplace, Life Coaching

Do you ever spend too much time on a task that, with more focus, you could have finished in a lesser time? Most of us want to be more productive. Here are five steps to help you be more productive: Step 1: Set up Your Workspace It’s important to have a healthy and comfortable workstation. Being more comfortable helps you focus for longer. Make sure your desk and chair are comfortable. Look for ways to minimise other distractions and... read more

5 Relationship Killers and How to Avoid Them

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Sep 20, 2025 | Relationship Counselling

As a relationship counsellor, I’m often asked why so many relationships fail. In the 25 years I have worked with couples, I’ve discovered five relationship killers: Controlling Behaviour Some people enter a relationship with a fear of rejection; this fear can become controlling behaviour. Controlling behaviour falls into two categories – overt and covert. Overt control includes many forms of attack, such as blaming anger, rage, violence,... read more

Tough times

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Sep 13, 2025 | General Counselling, Life Coaching, Stress

Whether you’re in the middle of a stressful situation or feeling anxious about events from the past, having some reliable coping mechanisms and strategies can help you find relief. Try using some of the coping strategies listed below to help manage and relieve stress when you need it the most: 1. Talk to someone Coping with the hard stuff doesn’t have to be done on your own. Share your worries with a trusted friend or family member. It could... read more

5 Tips for Having Difficult Conversations with your Partner

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Sep 7, 2025 | Relationship Counselling

You love your partner, but sooner or later, a tough conversation needs to happen. While this is normal, (after all, what relationship doesn’t have its bumps along the way) how you handle those conversations will determine whether you come away from this particular conflict with a stronger appreciation for each other. This is why it’s so important to handle difficult conversations well. How do you ensure you engage in the best conversation... read more