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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

5 Areas to Strive for Balance in Your Relationship

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Aug 27, 2023 | General Counselling, Life Coaching, Relationship Counselling

Sometimes, things get out of balance. Often it is not just one thing but several areas that are not working together. If you and your partner are feeling out of balance, here are five areas to consider. How connected you are Throughout your relationship, the amount of time you spend together will ebb and flow. At times you are attached at the hip or barely see each other. Your level of emotional connection can vary as well, which means that... read more

A Good Communication Technique to Try

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Aug 19, 2023 | Uncategorized

We are social beings and interact with people every day of our life and our happiness depends on how the interactions with others turns out. To have good management of relationships, we need to be assertive and honest in sharing our thoughts, feelings, and concerns. However, this needs to be done in a way that is respectful and encourages both parties to listen to each other. A good way to do this is through the use “I” Messages. In... read more

Helping someone at risk of suicide

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Aug 5, 2023 | Suicide

Over the last few weeks, I have conducted a few debriefs where someone has suicided or attempted suicide. So, I thought it might be helpful share with you how you might support someone at risk of suicide. Do something now – If you are concerned that someone you know is considering suicide, act immediately. Don’t assume that they will get better without help or that they will seek help on their own. Reaching out could save a life. Be there for... read more

The 7 Keys for Improving Relationships

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Jul 30, 2023 | Life Coaching, Relationship Counselling

Human life is full of moments with people. These are people we build relationships with. And relationships aren’t just confined to people who are related to us—we can have a relationship with anyone we interact with. And it is because of this ubiquitous nature of human relationships that we constantly strive to improve them. In fact, when we are improving our relationships with people, we are improving ourselves. If we are looking for personal... read more

7 Destructive Habits of Incompetent People

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Jul 23, 2023 | General Counselling, Life Coaching, Relationship Counselling, Stress

WARNING! If you want to have a fantastic life, never engage in these 7 destructive habits of an incompetent person. They Think, Say, & Do Negative Things Yup. They see problems in every opportunity. They complain that the sun is too hot. They cursed the rain for ruining their plans for the day. They blame the wind for ruining their hair. They think that everyone is against them. They see the problems but never the solutions. Every little... read more