by caroburr | Feb 25, 2019 | Overcoming Adversity, Self love, Women / Femininity
Many of us wish for more recognition, however when it comes along how do we feel? Do we push it away or embrace it? I heard last week that I was a finalist in the ‘Best Home Based Business’ category in 2019 Business Girl Awards. It was unexpected, and I was both...
by caroburr | May 2, 2017 | Communication, Dads, Emotional Intelligence, Family Dynamics, Family Events & Holidays, Men / Masculinity, Overcoming Adversity, Parenting, Self Care
Once upon a time a Prince and a footballer battled the big taboo… The Prince’s Part The Heads Together campaign is doing so much to challenge the stigma and taboos around mental health, however a few weeks ago when Prince Harry was honest about his own...
by caroburr | Mar 29, 2017 | Emotional Intelligence, Ex-boarders, Overcoming Adversity, Self Care, Understanding Yourself
This is a great video with recent ex-boarders sharing how Boarding School affected their sense of well-being and how they had to survive the experience. Watch the Video here: Boarding School Survivors Nick Duffell provides expert explanations and highlights the risk...
by caroburr | Jan 13, 2009 | Communication, Dads, Emotional Intelligence, Gender Differences, Mums, Overcoming Adversity, Relationship Tips
When I suggested writing an article on miscarriage the response was surprisingly positive given the associated pain and grief. It is a common experience that is little spoken of considering its impact on women and their partners’ lives. Getting pregnant,...
by caroburr | Sep 10, 2007 | Overcoming Adversity, Storytelling, Understanding Yourself
‘Great Interviews of the 20th Century’ was the heading that caught my attention on the train (I confess in someone else’s newspaper!) The Guardian are publishing 14 interviews.. I was facinated.. Whose stories stood out or held our interest over...
by caroburr | Aug 17, 2007 | Overcoming Adversity, Storytelling, Understanding Yourself
I was in my early 20s and had been living with pain in my wrists, and physical limitations, since the age of 13. Facing the possibility that this might be as good as it got, I realised I had to learn how to live differently with pain. Enter a book on pain management...
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