Family Relationship Archives - Finding the Light Counselling & Coaching

9 Signs Your Relationship is Dying

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Jul 26, 2017 | Relationship Counselling

When people know I am a relationship coach they often ask what I consider to be warning signs that an intimate relationship is dying. These are the signs I frequently see. We only argue. When a relationship is in its death throes, arguing and fighting are very common. Often it will be over trivial things like “the car needs fuel”, “the lawn needs mowing”, “what have you done today?” and each person feels the other is grilling them all the time.... read more

How to Win Friends & Influence People

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Apr 18, 2017 | Healthy Workplace, Life Coaching, Uncategorized

Most people know the classic written by Dale Carnegie, “How to Win Friends & Influence people” *. Have you read it? It’s a timeless book, designed for regular reading. Dale Carnegie conducted a great deal of research and interviewed many people before writing this book. This article is my summary of the principles in Part One of his book – “Fundamental Techniques in Handling People”. These principles are as important now as when Carnegie... read more

How to Romance Your Valentine …

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Jan 31, 2017 | Relationship Counselling, Uncategorized

Valentine’s Day is a day for lovers …. For those of us in a long-term relationship, how do we keep that romantic spark alive? It can be that our relationship becomes a little humdrum once the honeymoon period is over. Research shows it would be physically harmful for our bodies to operate continuously at the same peak level for a long period of time. Our hormones cannot remain at that high “honeymoon” level we experience at the beginning of a... read more

Are You a Workaholic?

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Jan 18, 2017 | Employee Assistance Programme, Healthy Workplace, Life Coaching, Stress, Uncategorized

Are you a workaholic? Part-way through January, how is your work-life balance? Who’s winning – life or work? The Macquarie Dictionary defines “workaholic” as a person who is addicted to work. In my earlier working life, being a workaholic was regarded as a badge of honour. It definitely didn’t have the same stigma as being an alcoholic – someone addicted to intoxicating drinks. Alcoholism can have devastating effects on... read more

10 Tips for a Great Family Christmas

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Dec 7, 2016 | Celebrations, General Counselling, Life Coaching, Relationship Counselling, Stress, Uncategorized

Christmas can cause stress as families get together. We spend time with those who are supposed to be close to us, but there can be friction caused by alcohol, arguments, finances, unresolved issues, and so on. The family Christmas we look forward to can become our worst nightmare. On the other hand, Christmas can be a time for setting aside everyday stresses and enjoying time spent relaxing with friends and family. Although Christmas is now... read more