How to Have Positive Energy in a Negative Environment

It's easy to be positive, when the circumstances and people surrounding you are all positive; but what if you're surrounded by negativity? How do you then stay positive? This is an issue that everyone who values their feelings and emotions will come up against.

Assertive Communication - 6 Tips For Effective Use

What IS assertive communication?

Assertive communication is the ability to express positive and negative ideas and feelings in an open, honest and direct way. It recognises our rights whilst still respecting the rights of others. It allows us to take responsibility for ourselves and our actions without judging or blaming other people. And it allows us to constructively confront and find a mutually satisfying solution where conflict exists.

New Year's Resolution & Goal Setting

As the year finishes, it natural that our attentions turn to reflecting on the past year and even further back to previous years. We are likely to consider what has gone well and what are some areas for personal development or improvement.

Does Stress or Anxiety visit at Christmas?

Christmas is presented to us through the media and shopping centres as a joyful and happy occasion. This is not the case for everyone. Typically if we don't follow this dominant presentation of joy we are likely to be criticised and labelled as a wowser.

Affirmation Cards

Some time ago I developed a series of affirmation cards. I have now made these available for download. The cards can be printed off and cut into an approximate business card size. please respect copyright, not to commercially reproduce. Download from http://j.mp/affirm_cards or Google Docs