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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

Achieve Your 2017 Goals with 3 Cool Tips!

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Jan 4, 2017 | Life Coaching, Self Esteem, Uncategorized

Last week I wrote about the importance of reviewing the events of your 2016, and carrying those learnings into 2017. So – with the New Year 2017 still fresh – here are my 3 tips to help you achieve your 2017 goals. My 1st tip: Be honest. Choose 2 or 3 areas in your life where you need to make a change, and write one specific year goal for each. Areas may be family, health, career, finance, emotional, spiritual, social, community, educational …... read more

Remember 2016 with 4 Cool* Tips!

This entry was posted by David Lawson | Dec 29, 2016 | Life Coaching, Uncategorized

The year of 2016 is almost finished. It will soon be in the past. So before we start talking about 2017 – the New Year – let’s stop and remember the ‘old year’ from an objective viewpoint. Why? Because if we don’t learn from the mistakes of our past, we will most likely repeat them. And now is the best time to do it! Please grab a coffee and sit in a quiet spot with pen and paper, to gain the most benefit from your 2016 review. It won’t... 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