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Break Out of Your Comfort Zone

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Oct 15, 2023 | General Counselling, Life Coaching, Self Esteem

A comfort zone is a low-stress situation or place where you feel at ease or safe. Staying within your comfort zone is appealing because it avoids risk. The downside of being in your comfort zone is that we can get too “safe” and not grow as a person and isolate from people to the point it stops us from doing life. Here are some ways to make sure you don’t get too comfortable. 1. Examine Your Daily Routine: Take a look at the types of day-to-day... read more

7 Keys to Better Relationships

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Oct 8, 2023 | General Counselling, Life Coaching, Relationship Counselling

It is easy to get stuck in the everydayness of life. We can get so busy living that important things can fall through the cracks! When people come to the end of their lives, they don’t wish they had spent more time making money, they often talk about the regrets of family and friends. Here are 7 keys that will help your relationships to bloom: Spend time with your friends and loved ones. We need to intentionally set aside time in our... read more

“What Really Makes You Tick?” 10 questions you should ask yourself!

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Oct 1, 2023 | General Counselling, Life Coaching, Self Esteem

We are all faced with problems and some days you wonder why you get out of bed. You have this idea of what life should be like, but it doesn’t seem to happen. Maybe you need to work out what really makes you tick. These 10 questions will help you do this. What do I really want? So many things you want to do with your life and so little time to do them during the day. Finding what you are good at can help create a small step towards improvement.... read more

The Relationship Blame Game

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Sep 24, 2023 | General Counselling, Life Coaching, Relationship Counselling

In relationships we can get stuck in a ‘blame game’. It’s a game of attack and defence that leads to a cycle that draws us into conflict. The game usually begins with one partner making a personal judgement about the other like “You’re so self-centred!”. These personal judgements hurt, so the other partner gets defensive and throws back another hurtful comment like “I’m not self-centred! You are!” And then the game goes around in circles... read more

4 Steps to Joy in Your Relationship

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Sep 17, 2023 | Life Coaching, Relationship Counselling, Self Esteem

Usually, we enter a relationship hoping we will be happy. Happiness depends upon circumstances. When things go well, we are happy. Joy is different. It does not come and go. It does not depend upon circumstances. Joy arises from within. It is an attitude of mind that can be developed and nurtured. Joy is not reactive. It is a positive decision we have made about ourselves and the world we live in. In a sense joy is a practice and is based upon... read more

The Three Golden Gates

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Sep 10, 2023 | General Counselling, Life Coaching

Before you say anything to anybody you should see if it can pass successfully through all three of the golden gates. If it couldn’t make it through all three gates it was probably not something that should be spoken at all. The first golden gate is, Is It True. For most people this is the only gate they let their words pass through. Who has not heard someone retort well it is true isn’t it right after they had slaughtered someone with a few... read more

How Clarity Improves 10 Aspects of Life

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Sep 3, 2023 | Life Coaching, Self Esteem

Finding clarity throughout the various parts of your life is an important part of living with purpose, balance, and meaning. Having clarity in your life can positively impact your life. • Purpose — Understanding your purpose is essential for a fulfilling life. To get started, ask yourself what drives you and what gives your life meaning. Is it a specific cause, a profession, or a passion? Make a list of your answers, and then look for... read more