Christmas and New Year are times that some people love, some loathe, and some go to great lengths to avoid. You may have had an amazing time. Alternatively, you may be relieved that normality, whatever that is for you, has returned. It’s possible that some of you were with friends and family. I know that […]
New Year’s resolutions are a waste of time. Most last little more than a month and by the end of year, few are sustaining any change. We may experience some regret or guilt, the feelings pass, and we repeat the process at the start of the following year. Does this sound familiar? So, here’s an
It’s that time of year again. For some, Christmas brings great joy. Others, though, find the season a challenging one. And for all sorts of reasons. If you’re ready to throw yourself into the festivities, then do so. Alternatively, if you just wish it’d all go away, now is the time for a plan. Wherever
For some, this year may have been a good one. For others, less so. Of course, it’s possible that your year has gone really badly. Alternatively, you may have had the best year ever. The reality, though, is that this is where you are now. And, no matter how your year has been, it’s what
I’m often struck by the very varied reasons that people seek out a coach and what they want to achieve from the relationship. Some make major changes, some make small, incremental changes, and some suddenly find their path, changing direction and changing their lives. It’s all about defining the dream and then making it happen.
We’re now in the last month of 2025, and it always feels to me as though it’s time to reflect on the year. If we’re planners, we’ll have an idea of where we want to be, having made our plans and set our goals in preparation at the start of the year. Of course, we
At the time of writing this, Christmas is but a few weeks away. You may have been planning the festivities for weeks, possibly months, maybe since the start of the year. Alternatively, you may find the approaching holiday season something you really wish to avoid. Obviously, you could be somewhere in between. I find myself
Almost all of us, I’m sure, have people in our lives. Friends, family, partners, neighbours, colleagues. The list goes on. Some of us will be delighted by the people we have around us. We’ll note the joy they bring, and how the relationships enrich our lives. The truth is, though, that not everyone has the
When meeting with clients, I often ask how life is going. Many talk about work, family, friends with little enthusiasm. When challenged about the lack of excitement, some refer to life not being what they envisaged as they moved into the world of adulthood. Something happens that leads us to lose that giddy excitement from
I had a client who was overcoming addiction, in recovery from cocaine addiction. He explained that it had all started so well, with the occasional line of cocaine at the weekend. The drug gave him the ability to party a little bit longer and drink a little bit more. He noted that it was hard