Many of us have faced moments or even longer periods of low self-esteem, a lack of confidence, or feelings of low self-worth. These experiences can be overwhelming, disempowering and leave us stuck in self-doubt and uncertainty, often affecting our mood and overall well-being. But the good news is, we have the power to recognise these patterns and take action to transform them.

In this article I will cover:

• Self-Worth: Understanding of Our Inherent Value

• Self-Esteem: The Attitude Toward Ourselves

• Confidence: The Belief in Our Abilities

• Nurturing a Healthier Self-Worth

• Building a Strong Foundation for Self-Esteem

• Steps to Boost Confidence

Self-care. We've all been told at some point that we need to take better care of ourselves, but do we truly understand what that means? Is self-care simply the act of taking a hot bath, enjoying a favourite drink, or carving out time to read? Or is it more profound, encompassing a deeper commitment to nurturing our emotional, mental, and physical well-being?

In this article I will cover:

• What is self-care?

• What is self-compassion?

• What does fostering self-compassion mean for us, and how can it benefit our well-being?

• What is the relationship between self-compassion and self-care?

• How can we incorporate self-compassion into our daily lives?

Effective communication is at the heart of every successful relationship, yet misunderstandings and miscommunication are all too common. We often blame each other for these misunderstandings, when in reality, it's our own lack of clear communication. If we learn to look at our interactions through a TA lense, we can transform the way we show up in our personal relationships and strengthen the connection between us.

In this article I will cover:

• What is Transactional Analysis

• How can we recognise ego states in others?

• How can we use TA to transform our communication?

• What does healthy communication mean for our relationships?

We all claim the ability to listen; to hold space for others when they have something to say. But do we really know how to create an effective space and listen competently so the other person can think effectively?

In this blog article I will cover:

• What is a Thinking Environment?

• How can we create an effective Thinking Environment?

• What are the benefits of changing the way we listen?

• How can we make these changes in our busy lives?

Gratitude is one of the most powerful tools we have when it comes to our mood, thoughts and perceptions. When we practise gratitude, our mood improves, we shift our emotional state for the better and we are less likely to catastrophise. Gratitude can have a significant positive effect on our brains, so learning how to incorporate it into our daily lives is key to managing our mood.

In this article I will cover:

• What is Gratitude?

• The benefits of practising Gratitude

• What happens in our brain when we practise Gratitude?

• How can we practise Gratitude effectively?

Whether we are consciously aware of them or not, we each have a set of core Values which lie at the heart of our being. Understanding what our core Values are is fundamental to how we want to show up in the world, because our behaviour is directly linked to our Values.

In this article I will cover:

• What are Values?

• How do we find our core values?

• What happens when our behaviour is not in alignment with our Values?

• What are the benefits of understanding your core values?

We've all heard the term Boundaries, but what are they? What does having Boundaries actually mean? And what do they look like? Perhaps more importantly, how do they correlate with the way you live your life?

In this article I will cover:

• What are Boundaries?

• Hard and Soft Boundaries

• Why are they important?

• How do our "values" relate to healthy Boundaries?

• What are the benefits of having Boundaries?

• How do your Boundaries affect those around you?

• How do your Boundaries shape how you show up in the world?