MindCircles

Do you procrastinate? Do you get anxious and stressed when you haven't started or followed through on a task or project? You might be frustrated as you have not completed or continued with any of your New Year's resolutions. Stop worrying - here are some tips for turning the negative of procrastination into positive. Listen to find out some of the advantages of being a procrastinator and even what...

This is my Winter Solstice podcast - what better time to breathe in new energy. I have also been asked by many friends what motivates me to get up in the morning. So here are some of my reasons - there are more but that's for a book on my life story. I do hope this podcast motivates you to get up in the morning and inspires you to make the most of life. You can do this by using my ABC - make them...

I love Autumn, the changing colours of nature but shorter, darker days can cause some (if not all) people to be anxious, overwhelmed, stressed, and depressed. Even if you don't experience these you can never have enough tips to cope with whatever life throws at you, Autumn blues or not. As always my tips are to inspire, motivate, energise you to live life to the fullest - proven psychologically ef...

Life is becoming even more challenging and it is vital in times of chaos and uncertainty to have tips and techniques to help you cope. Here are my proven psychologically effective strategies to help you endure every day even in a more positive way and improve your mental, emotional and psychological wellbeing. My tips are easy but what is hard is actually using them! It's never too late to start -...

No-one is immune from past conditioning. We all face life’s challenges and we need to be able to overcome them and manage them. What often holds us back are the effects of past conditioning and it can trigger you now and negatively. Past conditioning is about words, phrases, things you were told or taught as a child and you carry these words throughout your life. Many things you are told and taugh...

Life is ever-changing and is becoming more and more challenging so it is vital to practice self-care. Here are some tips to help you practice this. Self-care is not complex it is what it sounds like - it means taking care of yourself. Remember if you don't take care of yourself you are not able to take care of others. When you look after yourself you feel better, your confidence and self-esteem im...

It was Summer Solstice this week in the Northern hemisphere so I thought this topic was particularly appropriate.. Even the word Solstice combines the Latin words for sun and sistere – which means to stand still or solstitium meaning sun stands still. Life continues to be challenging and I wanted to give you some tips on how to cope with these challenges and an excellent way is to still your mind....

Don’t let fear hold you back - have the courage to acknowledge your fears. Life continues to be challenging - you can get overwhelmed and frustrated even afraid. Negative thoughts start to creep in – negative news on the media, the little voice in your head constantly niggling you with negative thoughts. You start believing them. I'm here to remind you that you have inner strength and courage and...

Most of us have been rejected possibly a few times and even the word raises fear and anxiety. Well, don't be afraid or anxious anymore. Here are tips to help you turn rejection into opportunity. With resilience and courage, you can face anything or anyone. Rejection hurts and is universal but with a change of mindset, you can turn it around for your benefit. Use rejection as free education, as a l...

If, like many, you have been feeling tired and exhausted over the last few months then I offer these tips to help you charge ahead into Spring with confidence. With everything happening around the world it is understandable if you are feeling anxious overwhelmed. No-one knows what is around the corner but when you use these tips you will feel better and more confident to cope with whatever life th...

Hygge is a Danish way of living and living simply. It’s about taking pleasure in the small things in life. It’s about living in the present and feeling content. It aligns with my book Inner Success and Inner Happiness. Slow down, enjoy every moment, use all your senses, live in the moment and you will be more positive, feel more relaxed, and rejuvenated. Why would you not want this?

Proactive resilience breaks the stress cycle and with the challenging months we have had and the festive period which is always stressful anyway it is important to know how to de-stress and change your mindset. Ditch the word ‘can’t and find proactive resilience by using my ABC - start with A and say I CAN change the way I think I can be more positive and I can create the life I want; then B for b...

Cynicism and fear both hold you back and why would you want to hold yourself back and stop yourself from experiencing the wonders of life and I mean both the challenges and the opportunities. Remember when you learn from challenges and turn them into opportunities, doors open which would remain closed if you are cynical. Learn how to stop being a cynic. Change your mindset now and be open to all l...

Perseverance is your ability to stick with it through thick and thin no matter what life throws at you. However, you need some tips on how to do this, such as, think of the satisfaction and pleasure you finish the task or project; you need to practice self-control; you need to be committed long-term; you need passion and purpose - when you have these you will be resilient and with courage you can...

If you feel you are at a crossroads or struggling to make decisions particularly big decisions that could change the course of your future then you might be wondering what can you do, what if you make the wrong decision and many more decisions. Now this may sound overly simple but no matter what you decide there is no right or wrong decision for example if things turn out not to be what you expect...

Kintsugi is a 400 year old Japanese art of repairing cracked pottery with gold. making it stronger and more beautiful. Listen to find out how it applies to your overall wellbeing - take a moment to think about your imperfections and turn them into your gold threads of strength.

Recently I was looking back at old diaries, notes and papers which caused me pain. I realised I was ruminating instead of reflecting. I have put together information here on the difference between ruminating and reflection along with tips on how to use self-reflection to deal with life's challenges and move forward positively.

Have you been feeling stuck or at a standstill? It's time to change your mindset and be open to new possibilities. This is a time for personal growth. Here are 5 top tips to help you open your eyes, awaken to opportunities and create the life you want. You, and only you, are in charge of your life and the choices you make. Ditch negativity. My ABC will help improve your overall wellbeing.

Tips on how to stop past conditioning and give yourself permission to be happy, successful, learn from mistakes and just be YOU - take control of your life, own it and create the life you want. Start now using myABC proven psychological techniques for improving your emotional, mental and overall wellbeing.

Relationships with a narcissist are toxic and impact your mental and overall health. Sometimes you don't even know that your partner, spouse, friend or colleague is a narcissist. Find out how to RECOGNISE a narcissist, what tactics they use to control you and how to RESIST them but better still know how to HEAL yourself for your overall wellbeing.

In this episode, you learn about gaslighting and some techniques that a 'gaslighter' uses. This helps you recognise if you are experiencing gaslighting which is vital. Once you recognise gaslighting you are then able to resist and heal. There are tips on how to resist the gaslighter along with tips on how to heal. Using these tips and my ABC technique you learn to become confident and strong and k...

Life is ever-changing - you need to be flexible, adaptable and resilient. Tips on how to embrace and manage change no matter what life throws at you.

Resilience helps you live life to the fullest and it is especially important in challenging times. In this episode I share tips on how to maintain resilience. Use the tips and enjoy - you can create the life you want.

It is crucial that we all try to keep and maintain hope. When you have hope your mental and physical health improves. It is especially important to find a sense of purpose in times of crisis. Having passion and purpose protects your mental health. In this episode I offer tips on how to keep and maintain hope. Follow these tips and you will feel better.

Clearing the clutter and cleaning your home ready for Christmas can be or is therapeutic. You feel better too. And of course, clearing your physical space also gives you clarity of mind ready for Christmas and let's you feel fresh for the new year, and of course, who doesn’t want a fresh start for 2021!! So start clearing the clutter now. I offer some tips here on how to start clearing the clutter...