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Counselling or Life Coaching

Looking Back or Moving Forward? Counselling Or Life Coaching

When you’re feeling stuck, lost, or just ready to level up your life, there are plenty of helping hands out there. But it can be tricky to work out whether you need a counsellor or a life coach and this can feel like its own mini-identity crisis. Both sound like they’ll guide you to a better version of yourself, yet these roles are fundamentally different. Think of them as two separate roads that occasionally run parallel but ultimately lead to different destinations.

Can't Say No

Why Can’t I Say No?

For many of us, the thought of turning someone down feels unbearable. We worry about disappointing others, being seen as unkind, or even damaging our relationships. Questions like, Am I a bad friend, parent, sibling, or colleague if I don’t say yes? can plague our minds. But the reality is: constantly saying yes isn’t always the act of kindness we think it is – to others or ourselves.

Anxiety at Christmas

Anxiety at Christmas?

Dear December: Why Are You So Stressful?
Not everyone looks forward to Christmas with open arms. For some, it’s a tough, lonely, or downright stressful time of year. If that’s you, you’re probably already feeling the pressure to “be merry,” “have fun,” and “make it magical.” Sound exhausting? You’re not alone.
For others, Christmas is a season of joy: twinkling lights, advent calendars, markets, the smell of pine trees and cinnamon, and cosy evenings with mulled wine and hot chocolate. But even for the Christmas enthusiasts, let’s be honest – December is usually way too busy.
So how can we all survive – and maybe even enjoy – this chaotic season? Here are some simple tips to make Christmas less stressful and a little more meaningful.

SAD

SAD: Finding Light in the Dark Months

At this time of year, many of us find ourselves searching for ways to manage Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD as it’s commonly known. When the clocks change and the dark mornings and evenings set in, it can feel like a real struggle to stay positive, energised, and connected to joy. For those affected by SAD, the six months of autumn and winter can feel like an endless waiting game – hoping for the light, both literal and metaphorical, to return.

GAD

6 Signs of Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

GAD is a mental health condition characterised by persistent and excessive worry about everyday situations. Unlike occasional anxiety, which might be linked to a specific event, GAD often involves worrying about many aspects of life – work, relationships, health, or even minor day-to-day tasks. These worries can feel uncontrollable and interfere with daily life.

Burnout

What Are The Symptoms of Burnout?

In today’s fast-paced work environments, burnout has become a widely recognised issue, however, it’s much more than feeling tired after a busy week. Burnout is a serious condition that arises from chronic, unmanaged workplace stress, leaving you physically, emotionally, and mentally drained.