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Accountability in a Relationship

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Jun 8, 2025 | Uncategorized

I want to share something with you that comes up often in the counselling room – and something I believe is at the heart of a strong, healthy relationship: accountability. Now, before your mind goes to “fault” or “blame,” this isn’t about finger-pointing. It’s about ownership. About tuning into what’s going on in you, and how your actions, your words, even your silences, might be affecting the person you love. Here are a few tips that may... read more

Embracing Change

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Jun 1, 2025 | Uncategorized

Embracing change can be challenging, but with the right mindset and approach, it becomes easier to navigate and you open yourself up to new opportunities, personal growth, and a richer life experience. Here are some tips to help you embrace change more easily: Cultivate a Growth Mindset: Adopt a mindset that sees change as an opportunity for growth and learning. Instead of fearing the unknown, approach change with curiosity and a willingness to... read more

6 Signs It’s Time to Change Your Mindset

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Apr 19, 2025 | Uncategorized

It seems like a lot of people are talking about changing their mindset to get what they desire. How do you know when it’s time to change your mindset? After all, you’ve been thinking the same way for as long as you can remember. Or maybe you’ve had rough patch and your attitude has gotten out of whack. When you start having more negative days than good ones, then it’s time to change your mindset. These are some of the reasons you may want to... read more

7 Hacks to Build Confidence

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Dec 14, 2024 | Uncategorized

Confidence is knowing what you’re good at, knowing the value you provide and conveying that value to others. But don’t make the mistake of confusing this with arrogance which involves believing that you’re better than others. On the other end of the spectrum, there is low self-esteem which involves believing you’re less valuable than you think. Whether it’s personal life, career or social scenarios, confidence is something everyone needs.... read more

Tips For Fixing a Broken Relationship

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Oct 13, 2024 | Uncategorized

If you are in a relationship that has never had a problem of any kind, then congratulations. However, for most of us relationships have their highs and lows. With that in mind, here are some things you can do to make things better. 1. Wait – You need to give yourself time to calm down after a breakup, and your ex needs time too. If you try too soon to plead your case for getting back together then you run the risk of pushing your ex... read more

Relationship Tips

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Sep 22, 2024 | Uncategorized

We deal with different relationships every day, from partner relationships to family and friends’ relationships, to professional or coworker relationships and to simple dealings and connections with people that surround our daily life. Relationships, whether good or bad, affect us in one way or another. Bad relationships have a chain of effect on how we live our life. Take for instance, a married person having an argument with their spouse... read more