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Releasing Perfectionism

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Aug 8, 2026 | Life Coaching, Self Esteem, Stress

Perfectionism can look like having high standards, caring about quality or wanting to do your best. But it can also keep you from planning, adjusting, researching, second-guessing and waiting long after it is time to move forward. These tips are designed to help you recognise those patterns and replace them with more useful habits. Over the next seven days, I invite you to practise noticing where perfectionism shows up, understanding what 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

Being Organised

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Jun 21, 2026 | Life Coaching, Stress

It is so easy to become a disorganised mess when life gets extra busy. Sometimes it’s the smallest habits in our days that make the biggest overall difference in our lives. Making small changes to your daily routine can help you stay more organized and allow you to feel more in control so that your busy schedule feels less overwhelming to you. Here are 7 simple tips to stay organized when life is busy: 1. Create a morning routine Creating a... read more

Six Ways to Well-Being

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Jun 14, 2026 | Life Coaching, Self Esteem, Stress

Below are the six ways of behaviour that have been shown to promote well-being and mental health: Connecting with Others This involves engaging in social relationships with the people around you (e.g., family, friends, neighbours, or community groups). Good quality social relationships can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, Challenging Oneself Challenging yourself and learning new things has been shown to enhance self-esteem, optimism,... read more

Five Empowering Procrastination Tips

This entry was posted by David Lawson | May 10, 2026 | General Counselling, Life Coaching, Self Esteem, Stress

Procrastination is like an ‘invisible force’ that keeps you from doing the things you know you must do. With increasing demands on our time and attention there seems to be an increase in procrastination as a chronic problem, especially amongst those people that want to succeed the most. Procrastination usually sets in when you feel overwhelmed by all the ‘have to’s’ in life and instead of making steady progress you take on too much without ever... 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