General Counselling Archives - Finding the Light Counselling & Coaching

Moving on From Being Ghosted

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Jan 11, 2026 | General Counselling, Life Coaching, Relationship Counselling

Have you been Ghosted? Do you know what being Ghosted is? To be ghosted means to have someone suddenly end all communication and contact with you, without any warning, explanation, or closure. The person “vanishes” like a ghost. Whether it was you or a friend, the pain of being ghosted was intense and at times quite puzzling. Why can’t someone just move on from being ghosted? After all, the message is clear, “I don’t want a... read more

Self-Sabotaging Thoughts That Hinder Happiness

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Jan 3, 2026 | General Counselling, Life Coaching, Relationship Counselling

Most people go through times when they have trouble getting their thoughts to align with their intentions. When that happens, it can hinder your happiness. It can get in the way of your happiness because these types of thoughts are focusing on what’s wrong, what’s missing, or the negativity of the situation instead of the positives. I Don’t Like People – Many people, especially introverts, tend to focus their decisions on how many people will... read more

Creating the Best Year of Your Life

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Dec 27, 2025 | General Counselling, Life Coaching

At the end of each year, and on their birthdays, many people take time to reflect and look ahead. If you’re one of these people, or if you would like to start getting the benefits from a little self-reflection, I have some great questions for you. These questions can be looked at once a year, once a month or whenever you’re looking for some direction in your life. I invite you to take a good hard look at your life more than once a... read more

12 Ways to Survive Your Dysfunctional Family Christmas

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Dec 14, 2025 | General Counselling, Life Coaching, Relationship Counselling

Spending time with our families especially at Christmas can be trying. Many of my clients feel a sense of dread thinking about the family getting together and dealing with the ex as well. To help you survive the Christmas New Year period I offer 12 ways to make it harder to have your family get together end up in a brawl. Keep it short and sweet Don’t feel pressured to stay too long. If you know things will start to go downhill after a few... read more

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

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