Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff
Don't sweat the small stuff - That’s the title of a book published twenty years ago and written by Richard Carlson. Although the psychotherapist...
The importance of perseverance
Never, never, never give up – Winston Churchill
Perseverance, according to the dictionary, is the steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose or...
The art of communicating well during conflict
Do you ever find yourself in a situation where you thought you were communicating rather well with somebody else, only to soon realize that...
Fancy a quick fix?
Instant gratification is something we’re all fans of. You can literally type any problem into Google and have a comprehensive list of solutions in...
Things to remember when you’re facing tough times
Tough times don’t last. Tough people do
Everyone faces tough times in life. It could be frustrations or disappointments that feel like they are holding...
What’s really cool?
Sometimes I feel like I'm that "uncool yet still cool" kind of person. As I have no idea what is popular, trendy, or cool...
Broken telephone
As a teacher, I have to constantly come up with different ways to teach my children. A way to always get them to concentrate...
Reaction versus response
Do you know the difference between a reaction versus a response? In our lives, we all face different situations that can trigger an emotion...
5 new exercise rules
I grew up in a health fanatic family. My Dad has a whole room dedicated to machines and if he doesn’t eat his 5...
Conflict in marriage – when you want to kill your spouse
We all face conflict in our marriage from time to time. In fact, conflict in marriage can be healthy if handled correctly. It can...