Conflict essentials: Navigating emotional needs and the role of fear

Conflicts are never solely about clashing opinions; they stem from deeper, unseen emotional currents. Understanding the submerged fears and unmet needs which are at the heart of conflict is essential to resolving these tensions. The Role of Fear and Unmet Needs At the...

Conflict essentials: The 2 things at the heart of all conflict

There are two things which are at the heart of all conflict. These two simple things are universal to all humans and all conflict. But, the simplest things in life are not necessarily the easiest to do something about. To illustrate the point that simple does not...

5 effective ways to manage stress you haven’t tried

1. Breathe like a Navy Seal Navy Seals have a simple technique to manage stress, stay calm and think more clearly. To understand how such a simple process works you must understand the nervous system. As outlined more fully in our blog, Why you feel stressed, your...
Is comparison good or bad for you?

Is comparison good or bad for you?

A little comparison can be helpful for motivation and to show you possibilities for change and growth. However, too much comparison can end up blocking your expression of your authentic self and may even contribute to low self-esteem and mental health issues. The...

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How to stop feeling so responsible for others

How to stop feeling so responsible for others

If you read the 7 signs you are overly responsible for others and you’re clear that you do take on too much responsibility, the natural question that arises is, how do you stop feeling so responsible for others? Being overly responsible can be a heavy load to carry...

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7 signs you are overly responsible for others

7 signs you are overly responsible for others

You probably already suspect that you take on too much responsibility for the outcomes, happiness, and wellbeing of those around you. Perhaps you are even proud of this at times, while at other times you feel the immense weight of it. While a healthy sense of...

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Who are you?

Who are you?

Who am I? This is a deeply philosophical question that many of us have asked at some point in our lives. We tend to think of ourselves as one singular, solid entity. I am Amy. But who is Amy? Am I an amalgamation of the things that make me, me - my history, job,...

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The 8 types of love

The 8 types of love

What is love? And how many different types of love are there? Love is one of the hardest working words in any dictionary as so much is expected of it. We use the word “love” to describe a multitude of very different experiences. Each of us will experience many “loves”...

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A better way to set goals and resolutions

A better way to set goals and resolutions

Hot on the heels of Christmas and still buzzing with the collective energy the season exudes, Nathan and I jumped in the car and headed off for a 6 day silent meditation retreat, finishing on New Years day.  In the rush to pick up a fellow meditator on time we had a...

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Self-compassion when things are hard

Self-compassion when things are hard

Self-compassion is a radical act which can soothe suffering, build empathy and acceptance, and improve your relationships.  You may consider yourself a compassionate person but do you actively apply compassion to yourself? Most people are unfamiliar  with generating...

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R U OK? –  what to do when U R not OK

R U OK? – what to do when U R not OK

Thursday 9th September is R U OK? Day.  As many of us are in lockdown, I thought it might be a timely reminder to highlight the impacts of lockdown.  Perhaps OK is all you can manage at the moment.  Most people are not thriving in lockdown.  Perhaps you are not OK....

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Could your childhood be causing problems in your adult life?

Could your childhood be causing problems in your adult life?

It took me a long time to figure out my childhood was causing problems in my adult life.  As a child, I was the brunt of frustration and passive aggression, punished for minor mistakes, forgotten, sent away, ignored, and shamed.  Others had it much worse than me, so I...

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What’s the point?  Finding your clarity and purpose

What’s the point? Finding your clarity and purpose

I recently had to make some very important decisions that would have consequences well beyond my immediate concerns, and I was feeling overwhelmed. Stuck between a rock and a hard place I wondered, “What is the point?”.  But while I pushed away what I decided was a...

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