I’ve been there and bought the t shirt!  Years ago I couldn’t commit to a relationship until I was absolutely sure it was what I wanted.  Back in those days, going into a committed relationship could also mean getting engaged, marriage and children.  The thought of babies scared me to death.  Many men find it [...]

Many of us, as children, go through a period of shyness and social anxiety, there are many possible causes. 1, Children inheriting their genetic heritage from their parents. 2, The actions of family members affecting the child, causing anxiety. 3, Being teased or bullied at home, school or in other social situations. As we grow [...]

A panic attack at work is frightening for the individual, not just because of the severe nature of the attack, but also because the victim will want to keep their experience of it a secret.  As they will possibly be frightened of losing their job if their boss gets to hear of it happening. There [...]

While waiting for a prescription at my local pharmacy, I usually idle away my time by reading the labels on baby food or foot care products.  Today I checked out the information board for a change, and tucked between literature on back pain and venereal disease was an National Health Service (NHS) pamphlet.  Worried about [...]

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is often mistakenly referred to as Cognitive Behavior Therapy. There are quite a few self-help therapy systems available today, and in my last post I discussed Neuro-Linguistic Programming, another form of therapy.  I decided to take a look at CBT as it is being used by the National Health Service (NHS) [...]

Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), is not only helpful in resolving many personal problems, but also helps you change the way you see your relationship.  It has been found to be useful in helping to neutralize problems before they develop into relationship breakdown. When you are going through a difficult time in your relationship, you look at [...]

I have been on several sites where I have wanted to find out a simple definition of NLP.  I might as well have written to NASA asking for a breakdown of the constituents of rocket fuel! This is my version:  NLP stands for, Neuro-linguistic Programming, Is the means by which personal change can be achieved [...]

The lives we lead are filled with anxiety, much of it low level stuff.  We accept it as part of life.  Then there is another level.  In these uncertain times many of us are anxious about money, jobs, the future. Then there is the anxiety we feel when danger threatens.  This triggers an emotional response [...]

I have just spent the weekend away from my computer attending a free two day Personal Coaching course.  The purpose of this ‘taster’ was to see if people would later be interested in signing up to take the various specialized courses in becoming life coaches.  There were about 150 other like-minded people, a good cross-section [...]

Self esteem or self worth is how you value yourself.  Sometimes confused with confidence, which is the belief that you have the capacity to achieve what you set your mind to.  You don’t have to be riddled with a lack of self esteeem.  Many people have, at times, questioned their self worth or their character, [...]