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The Cost of Indecision

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Jul 12, 2026 | Healthy Workplace, Life Coaching

Indecision rarely feels like a problem in the moment. Holding off on a choice seems careful, even responsible, and it spares you the discomfort of possibly being wrong. The trouble is that staying undecided is not free, and the price is paid slowly enough that you may not notice it adding up. Here are nine practical strategies for choosing with more clarity and less strain: 1 Name the Real Cost of Waiting Indecision feels safe because it... read more

The Power of Kindness for Personal Happiness

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Jul 5, 2026 | General Counselling, Healthy Workplace, Life Coaching, Stress

The power of kindness is important to us all. We think that we are just being nice, but we are doing so much more at the same time. From lowering stress to boosting our mood, the power of being kind to others can be real. Just a bit of kindness each day can make a difference in how good we are going to feel. There are many great benefits to being kind to those around us that can lead us to be happier and healthier at the same time. Some of the... read more

Difficult Conversations

This entry was posted by David Lawson | May 16, 2026 | Healthy Workplace, Life Coaching, Relationship Counselling

Is there a conversation you’ve been putting off? Is there a coworker or family member with whom you need to talk – but don’t? Maybe you’ve tried and it didn’t turn out as you had hoped. Or maybe you fear that talking will only make things worse. Whatever the reason, you feel stuck and you’d like to free up that energy for more useful purposes. One of the most common reasons I hear for not holding difficult... read more

Heading towards Burnout

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Apr 26, 2026 | Healthy Workplace, Self Esteem, Stress

Your job can test your patience in several ways. You can’t always control your work environment, but sharing space with certain people, and your long list of duties, can leave you physically and mentally exhausted. It’s one thing to experience normal everyday stresses. It’s another thing to feel like you’re on the brink of a burnout. Job burnout is real, and it’s important to recognise the red flags before it’s too late. Here are five signs you... read more

Workplace Relationships

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Nov 22, 2025 | Healthy Workplace

Workplaces thrive when people feel safe, respected and supported. When everyone uses these principles, workplaces become resilient, respectful and connected. When people feel safe and supported, they can bring their best selves to work. Here are some ways these principles can be used every day: Safety and Respect First Strong teams are built on respect. For example, when a manager focuses on solutions instead of blame, staff feel safer to speak... read more

7 Habits to Build Extraordinary Relationships

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Oct 11, 2025 | Healthy Workplace, Life Coaching, Relationship Counselling

Success in every area of our lives means different things for different people. But one thing is universal: Real success doesn’t happen without building great relationships. Having a successful life is impossible unless you treat others with kindness, respect, and concern. Here are 7 habits successful people use for building extraordinary relationships. 1. Step in without having to be asked. Very few people offer help before they are asked. Pay... read more