Browsing Posts of Author chrism
Coming Out – Inviting In
“Coming out” is generally how the process of letting people know you are same-sex attracted has come to be known. This process – and indeed it is a process – is different for everybody. It’s also something that all same-sex attracted people have in common, having gone through their own “coming out” process. People often […]
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Breathing to Regulate Stress
We are fast discovering how important a tool breathing is as a method of regulating mood and alleviating distress. While the links are still poorly understood, there is much to learn of immediate benefit, particularly if you are stressed, anxious, or fearful. It is well known that people who are angry, fearful, or in […]
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The Quantum Solution – Create Your Own Future
I often find people come to see me because they feel stuck. They’re unhappy with their life, unhappy with where they’re at, but can’t see a way forward. Even those who have worked hard on understanding themselves can come to a point where the question becomes “What next?”
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Divide and Conquer
Not usually words that I would use as they bring up such strong images of war. But for some men, there is an internal battle being waged daily, a battle to keep up appearances, to not let the family down, to perform at work – all while feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, and worth nothing to nobody. […]
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10 Habits for Happiness
A recent study finds that one of the key components to living a happier life is a habit most people don’t often practice.5,000 people were surveyed by the charity Action for Happiness, in collaboration with Do Something Different. They found an amazing thing – the item that most impacts on our ability to be happy, was the […]
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