Life Mentoring Articles

Why is it so hard to change, even when we know we need to? You can have the best intentions and still find yourself doing exactly what you promised yourself you wouldn’t. It’s not simply a lack of willpower. Our brains like what they know, and even unhelpful habits can feel safer than the unknown. So what makes change stick? Discover why we resist change, how to find a reason that really matters to you, and three simple ways to make change easier.

We ask people how they are, but how often do we give an honest answer? Why do we feel the need to say we're fine when we're anything but? The psychology behind hiding our feelings reveals why pushing through isn't always the best answer. Discover what your emotions might be telling you, how unmet needs can play a part, and three simple ways to become more emotionally honest with yourself and others.

Ever wondered why you can finish work but still feel completely “at work”? Or why a stressful morning can colour the rest of your day? Your brain doesn’t just need rest. It needs a way to shift gears. Discover why the humble coffee break may be doing far more than giving you a caffeine hit, and how a simple reset can change what happens next.

We all have limits, but we don’t always notice when we’re getting close to them. We tolerate small things, let frustrations build and keep pushing our own boundaries until something seemingly minor tips us over the edge. This article looks at why we sometimes explode, what our reactions can tell us about our needs and values, and how recognising the warning signs earlier can help us set clearer boundaries before we reach breaking point.

Are You Solving the Wrong Problem? Your child keeps having meltdowns. Your partner keeps doing something that frustrates you. You keep losing your patience. You keep ending up in the same type of relationship. You feel overwhelmed, unappreciated or like nobody really understands you. So you focus on the problem in front of you. How do I stop this? How do I get them to listen? How do I make them change? How do I stop reacting like this? How do I fix this situation? And sometim

When one child picks on another child. You’ve tried everything. Nothing works What do we do to get on top of it. This article explains it.

How to stop yourself reacting and over reacting.

Someone peope have difficult behaviour. Adults and kids alike . What do we do when this happens

Why You’re Always Running Late (And It’s Not Your Fault) I have many friends who have tried so hard…. Tried to not be late So I know it - you try. You really do. You set alarms, even go so far as to plan the night before, try to leave earlier than you think you need to. And yet, somehow, you’re late yet again. And when you feel you’ve failed yet again - it just shows you it’s not worth all the effort of trying . If this sounds familiar, it’s easy to beat yourself up. But what

Here is a list of feelings when your needs are being met: Emotional Fulfillment Joyful: Happy, Delighted, Elated Content: Satisfied,...

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