All great things are simple, and many can be expressed in single words: freedom, justice, honor, duty, mercy, hope. I admit that this is one of my all time favourite Churchillian quotes. Mainly because it says something so simple with … Continue reading →
It is not enough that we do our best; sometimes we have to do what’s required This is a great Churchillian quote which fits into therapy rather nicely. I can also see its merits when discussing parenting as well. Very … Continue reading →
Never never never give up I think regular readers of my postings will begin to recognise a theme with regards to the Churchill quotes I am quoting. The idea of never giving up is a theme which is particularly important … Continue reading →
For myself I am an optimist, it does not seem to be much use being anything else One of the most important characteristics needed in a psychotherapist as well as a client is a sense of optimism. When all about … Continue reading →
If you are going through hell keep going To me this is one of the greatest quotes by Churchill which relates to my work. As many people know, Churchill suffered acutely with depression most of his life. In his case, … Continue reading →
A Chance to do A Bucket List Item Something I often say to clients is to no pass up the chances to do the things you have always wanted to. These are commonly referred to as bucket list items. I … Continue reading →
The Importance of Self Confidence This morning I was reading an article interviewing Alexandra Burke titled Alexandra Burke: UK has ‘massive problem’ with confident women. The root of the piece is that the UK has an issue with condifent women. Whilst, … Continue reading →
Is Empathy Genetic? In a recent study of 46000 people scientists have been able to trace empathy to genetics for the first time. Additionally, this same study found that women were more empathetic than men. This genetic factor was shown … Continue reading →
Be Mindful of Media Commentating For many years I have been very vocal about the trend where various professional as quoted making comments or offering opinions which fall outside of their scope of expertise. This frustration is now manifesting itself … Continue reading →
Make Time to Live The world has become a busier and busier place, work for many people has become all consuming and there seems little time to do the things that nurture our soul. Be that spiritual, intellectual or emotional … Continue reading →
