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We all tell ourselves stories about who we are and who we think we could be. Are your stories helping or hindering you to live your best life? Are they making you feel strong and capable or weak and unable to act?

We all tell ourselves stories about who we are and who we think we could be. Are your stories helping or hindering you to live your best life? Are they making you feel strong and capable or weak and unable to act?

Are happy being who you are? Or instead, are you trying to be the person you think others want you to be? Are you constantly holding back, afraid that other people won’t like or accept you if they get to know you and find out what you are ‘really’ like? Well the news is all good. You were put on this earth to be the person you truly are. You CAN learn to accept and love yourself just as you are. Follow the seven tips below and learn to love yourself.

HOW TO TAKE THOSE FIRST DIFFICULT STEPS… Are you one of the many people who have set a personal/business/work goal or a resolution, or said you’ll do something – even something small, but never actually achieved it – or even got started on it?

The other day, I received an email from one of my clients who said she realised that she was not talking to her inner child because she was feeling resistance and felt uncomfortable while talking to her inner child. So, she stopped. And that meant, she didn't get to feel good. It was as though a light bulb went off in her mind, as she realised that she was listening to her feelings instead of being a strong and conscious person who could take charge of her thoughts.

I learnt another valuable lesson this week and would like to share.

Imagine how your life would change if you were self assured, confident and at ease in all situations, however challenging! Being confident and outgoing is a skill you can learn, and there is no better time than now to get started!

Why does talking about something sometimese make you feel better about it and sometimes worse? Peter Campbell explores the neurolinguistic roots of successful counselling.

Most people would consider that intelligence is measured by our IQ but what's the point of having a high IQ if we don't use it? Perhaps a better measurement might be the gap or distance between knowing and doing? The closer the gap the smarter we are for instance. If we know that regular exercise is good for us and do it, then that's smart. Making good choices is perhaps the true measure of intelligence.

When I went blind, I HAD to give up my notes. This was a shock to my public speaking system which had previously relied on reading. Following are the four things I recommend you do before any public speaking engagement to ensure your heart and head are in sync. Don't worry; going blind isn't one of them.

"Key traits written all over PM's speech notes" - Dominon Post 21 May 2011. The photo of John Key in the Dom Post speaking at the announcement of the 2011 Budget is a great example of how our every move can be caught on camera and that even our own scrawled comments or speech notes can become the centre of publicity. As a seasoned Toastmaster I was contacted by Kiren Chug of the Dominion Post and asked to comment on Prime Minister John Key's use of notes when speaking. Read the article...

Read all about my strategies for taking a rest over the upcoming christmas break. These include looking back at the year you've had, considering the benefits of an "at-home" holiday and taking the time to connect with yourself. Start 2011 with renewed optimism by creating a context for the upcoming year!

Until 2 years ago my biggest adventure had always been the travelling we (my hubby and I) had done on our big OE 27 years ago. I’m sure you know how it is; you finish your training, or study, save like crazy and sell everything off and away you go. Off to see the world. Generations of kiwis have done it, and plenty more will continue to do so, almost as a rite of passage.

Until 2 years ago my biggest adventure had always been the travelling we (my hubby and I) had done on our big OE 27 years ago. I’m sure you know how it is; you finish your training, or study, save like crazy and sell everything off and away you go. Off to see the world. Generations of kiwis have done it, and plenty more will continue to do so, almost as a rite of passage.

Over the past few years I have become more and more fascinated with the power of the human mind and what can be achieved by unlocking the door to our sub conscious. This has lead me to Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), life coaching, healing with crystals, various forms of meditation and lately hypnosis.

A few weeks ago I went to the hairdresser.I was pretty unsure of what I wanted, (not such a good thing when you are in someone else’s hands!) After a bit of a chat, my hairdresser suggested a different style, I readily agreed, after all, I’m ok with change… or so I thought!

A few weeks ago I went to the hairdresser.I was pretty unsure of what I wanted, (not such a good thing when you are in someone else’s hands!) After a bit of a chat, my hairdresser suggested a different style, I readily agreed, after all, I’m ok with change… or so I thought!

This school year is different from other years because of the Rugby World Cup. Read this article to get an idea of how short term four is, and some quick tips about how to start making revision sheets.

Are you finding that you have to do more and more work presentations and experience issues when you get up in front of others to speak? This article is designed to help you understand what you need to do to get good at public speaking so that you can overcome any issues.

I remember as a child hearing the quote “all that glitters is not gold” and thinking ‘that’s me’. I know the quote was not talking about my internal health however as a child I never separated my external image from emotional or mental health. Now it seems that it is a relevant quote to sum up the state of health many of our children, and adults, have. What may surprise many is that these childhood thoughts can have long lasting implications,impacting our lives,our health and our weight.

While Bach Flower Remedies are able to work will all other treatments, supporting them where necessary, there are many advantages to using Bach Flower Remedies over other types of treatments. With diagnosis made by emotions and negative soul qualities Bach Flower Remedies work directly with the body’s energy system often times avoiding unnecessary physical illness.

Books have been my friends since I was a small girl. I really can’t choose a favourite as many have had such a positive influence on my life. I will, however, share one that really made an impact on me.

Every now and then it is helpful to go back to basics.It is so easy to get caught up in the cycle of rush rush rush with no time for yourself, no time to plan, no time to relax, no time for anything except the hurly burly rush that is life in our busy world. Meeting everyone else's needs at the expense of your own, is often part of the psyche for women in our society.

As a Leadership Coach I meet many people who not only want to not only be succesful but want to make their dreams come true. Yet nearly all of them in the end fall short and fail. This article explains the number one reason why people fail and what you can do about it so it doesn't happen to you.

At some stage most of us go through a time when we have to be strong and brave. In Christchurch at the moment people are asking “how long will this continue?” For some of us this question really is “how long do we need to be brave?” Sleepless nights, fear and anxiety have their impact on all areas of your life, affecting your personal health and relationships. Here’s how to build resilience and courage.