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Healing from an Abusive Relationship

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Sep 12, 2026 | Relationship Counselling, Self Esteem

Healing from a not-so-great relationship takes time. Here are a few suggestions to find relief and support along the way. Create a safety plan Safety planning can give you a sense of control and protection. You can add responses for different circumstances, such as seeing your ex in public, at your workplace or if they contact you on social media. Make your safety and security a priority post-breakup, so you can focus on yourself and your... read more

Happy Can Be Easy to Get

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Sep 5, 2026 | General Counselling, Life Coaching, Self Esteem

Sometimes we make big plans that we expect to bring happiness into our lives, whether it be a holiday, new car, or a party. But the simple pleasures in life are what we can count on to give us joy. Here are some simple pleasures that you can experience often. Freshly Cut Grass Freshly cut grass is enjoyable in every way. The smell and feel of it under your bare feet can be refreshing and invigorate your senses. Giving and Receiving Smiles What... read more

Resolving Conflict at Home

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Aug 29, 2026 | Relationship Counselling

Unresolved conflict eats away at relationships like a big cancer. How you deal with conflict will determine whether it is resolved or make it worse! Here are ten tips to help resolve any conflict you are part of. However, these tips will not resolve anything unless those involved in the conflict want the conflict to be resolved. If you or your partner is secretly hoping that you will win, then congratulations the conflict will not be resolved... read more

10 Ways to Build Trust

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Aug 22, 2026 | Life Coaching, Relationship Counselling

Trust is the foundation and the glue in all human relationships. Without trust, you feel alone, stay small and anxious and can achieve little. With trust, you can expand and love and be your best self. Trust makes every aspect of life easier – at home or in the office. On the sporting field, trust is vital, or the team just won’t function. Think of how much advertising money goes into building ‘a brand that people can trust.’ Trust is a gateway... read more

Five Reasons Integrity is Important in Life

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Aug 15, 2026 | General Counselling, Life Coaching

Integrity is the single most important quality you can develop. It has the power to improve every area of your life. It is one of the core qualities required for a happy and successful life. Living with integrity means living life according to your values and morals. You are fair to everybody and do not compromise your values for any reason. Having integrity is important for several reasons: You Have a Reputation for Being Reliable People trust... read more

Releasing Perfectionism

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Aug 8, 2026 | Life Coaching, Self Esteem, Stress

Perfectionism can look like having high standards, caring about quality or wanting to do your best. But it can also keep you from planning, adjusting, researching, second-guessing and waiting long after it is time to move forward. These tips are designed to help you recognise those patterns and replace them with more useful habits. Over the next seven days, I invite you to practise noticing where perfectionism shows up, understanding what it... read more

Five Simple Steps for Problem Solving

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Aug 1, 2026 | General Counselling, Life Coaching

The ability to solve problems is a basic life skill that is essential to your day-to-day life. We solve problems every day without really thinking about it. If you’re finding however that you’re not getting the best solution or struggling to come up with a solution, here is a five-step model to help you be successful in solving your issues. Firstly, begin to think about focussing on the why, what and how of the problem and ask yourself the... read more