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Dealing with Grief

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Nov 26, 2023 | General Counselling, Life Coaching, Stress

There is no right or wrong way to work through grief, the important thing is that you work through it. If you’re struggling to cope with your grief here are five suggestions that may help: Allow yourself to feel everything The first step in the grieving process is to accept the reality of your loss and feel every emotion. You’re likely to experience sadness, anger and possibly guilt and those feelings can come in waves. Just be okay with your... read more

4 Strategies for Embracing Obstacles

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Nov 19, 2023 | General Counselling, Life Coaching, Stress

If you’re facing some life challenges, it can be hard to remember that it’s normal to have obstacles crop up from time to time. Everyone has setbacks, disappointments, and tough times. But going through a rough patch doesn’t have to spoil your life. The key to thriving in the face of adversity is how you respond to the obstacles in your path. Here are four strategies to help you ride through and come out on top. Decide to embrace the obstacle... read more

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

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

5 Types of Negative Self-Talk and How to Stop Them

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Jul 16, 2023 | General Counselling, Healthy Workplace, Life Coaching, Self Esteem, Stress

We like to think we’re optimistic, positive people. After all, no one wants to be considered a grump. Besides, isn’t that what we’re taught from the time we’re children, to smile and think the best of those around us? In truth, we don’t always quite hit the mark. We might mean to be positive, but those negative thoughts have a way of creeping in, especially if we’re tired or anxious. Strong emotion has a way of derailing us, as do the negative... read more