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The power of personal choice

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Nov 5, 2023 | General Counselling, Life Coaching, Relationship Counselling, Self Esteem, Stress

All that you do or not do in your life comes from choice. You dis-empower yourself by feeling that you are not in control of your situation. Freedom is knowing that you have choice. You can justify your situation by saying, “I have no choice” “I can’t do anything to change my circumstances” “there is nothing I can do” etc. That is a false belief. You choose how you see your situation; there is never a... read more

Making Stress a Positive

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Oct 22, 2023 | General Counselling, Life Coaching, Self Esteem, Stress

Stress is a normal component of life. Although stress is associated as being negative, there is an opportunity for individuals to use stress and turn it into something productive. Stress is necessary in our lives, but what matters the most is how we respond to stress which will determine if it has a positive or negative outcome in your life. For some, when they experience stress, they may turn away to negative habits such as overeating or... read more

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

“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

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

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