I have just finished a 6 week course of workshops for a special school in Aylesbury
. The students were great fun so I asked them each to draw a picture of me...great results..
How do you motivate a deeply demotivated child?
I've got five simple, quick, easy tips for you because there is nothing more frustrating than knowing that somebody has potential and sitting back watching as they do not make the most of it. 1) [...]
This December, you can help make things better
This December, you can help make things better with simple acts of kindness. Even little things can make a big difference, like asking someone how they are and really listening, or sending a friendly message. [...]
Getting absorbed in a new activity is a great way to boost your wellbeing
Getting absorbed in a new activity is a great way to boost your wellbeing. And when facing challenges, it can really help to take a new perspective or find a new way forward.
Stop Assuming You Know
Sometimes when we're busy having our own experiences and feelings about what's going on in the world, we assume that we know what's going on for others too. This is an easy mistake to make [...]
Distortions
“Distortion is when we make things either much better or much worse than they really are. We do that using our imagination. So this can be useful or not useful for us. If you think [...]
Some of the best advice I have read….
Hi ian Although most of my pieces are geared towards helping your clients, this one might help you too. This Clear Thinking gives you three scientifically validated ways to kick away procrastination, banish provocation and [...]
From Gemma Bailey
Whilst I’m an advocate for getting young people to take responsibility, I recognise how knowing a fair bit about mental health and anxiety-related issues makes me want to jump in and problem-solve! I also notice [...]
