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Talk to yourself? Sanity not madness!
I love the idea that we are made up of many selves - it makes sense to me. I'm not just justifying all those voices inside my head, they really are quite normal! The real question is how do we live happily with them. The theory is that as we grow up, we all develop a...
The (Big) Secret about Relationships
Newsletter, Issue 1 "I grew up thinking I was a 'people person'. After all, I could talk to anyone, and people and their motivation fascinated me. So it was quite a shock to find myself in my late 20s, sitting in front of the fire in the house I'd just bought on my...
Domination or Co-operation
I always thought I wouldn't want to dominate my children... but now with a defiant toddler on my hands I'd love a little control! The other day it took over an hour to change a nappy and dress my son. I was stumped. I tried every distraction I could think of (some...
Don’t read this blog now!
A wonderful friend shared her sense of blog overwhelm today. Somewhat hypocritically, I can safely say I know exactly what she means ;o) So, yes, my challenge to you is Don't read this blog now! Delete it, or store it for if, or when you have the space and want to. We...
All woman?
As I left Slough station last week, I noticed a little girl, of about 3, in a full gypsy-esque style dress with big ruffles at its sleeves and throughout its skirt. I was struck by the femininity of it - it shouted 'pink' even though it was white! Having been a tomboy...
Great Interviews of the 20th Century
'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 time? Which...
8 Story Styles for an Easier Life…
Are you sitting comfortably? then I'll begin... Yes... telling the right kind of story makes all the difference. Carol Ross, previously my coach, has a wonderful podcast https://www.liveactioncoaching.com/detail_page.php?page_id_link_from=461&page_id=1058 where she...
The Choice Point
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...