I’m currently involved in the filming of the SA TV show #marriedatfirstsight that is to be aired in Feb 2017. Whilst interviewing a number of the candidates what struck me the most was how few people actually know what their values are. Surely this is something we should all be living daily through our words, […]
What children need from their parents?
What children need from their parents?
“Mama or Dada” – these are usually the most common first two words that babies utter when learning to speak creating a special and close bond between parent and child. The relationship parents begin to have with their new born baby is almost indescribable. Right from birth and through childhood, children are attached to their […]
Learning to Say No
Learning to Say No
How many times have you said yes or committed to something and later regretted it? And then find yourself looking for every excuse in the book to get out of said commitment…. We dread it as ‘D-day’ draws nearer where we are meant to be at the event or engagement we’ve committed to or to […]
5 Ways to ensure 2017 is a success
5 Ways to ensure 2017 is a success
By reflecting on both the highs and lows, we can gain valuable insights and feedback for ourselves to help guide us going forward. Here’s why: The lows Often lows are referred to as failures. I don’t believe in failures, only feedback. Each experience can teach us something about ourselves and the situation. When reflecting on […]
Why am I so Angry?
Why am I so Angry?
Underneath anger is hurt and pain. Underneath tears is hurt and pain. It is the same emotion, just expressed differently…. Anger is a signal that something is wrong, we are in a state of stress/distress and are being triggered. Whatever it is that we are facing needs to be resolved in order for us to […]
Are you functioning on autopilot?
Are you functioning on autopilot?
They say half of the time we function on autopilot whilst 90% of our purchasing decisions are done on autopilot. In other words we are not consciously thinking about what we are doing or why we are doing those things. They have become habitual. e.g.: Think about when you brush your teeth or your morning […]
The 6 key significant relationships in our lifetime
The 6 key significant relationships in our lifetime
Our whole life revolves around relationships. In fact we were born to be in relationships and to have a connection with others – we are social animals by nature, we need to be social to survive and society determines our human personality. We start off our life in a relationship i.e. our parents are in […]
Active vs. Passive Listening
Active vs. Passive Listening
There’s a saying that goes “We have two ears and one mouth – so that we can listen more than we speak”. And there definitely is a difference between listening and hearing. Has there been a time when you have been speaking to someone and they’ve answered you completely out of context to what you […]
When You Need to Pick Yourself Up
When You Need to Pick Yourself Up
Sometimes life doesn’t go according to plan. You have this idea about something that you want to do or achieve, and you put all your focus, effort and energy into it, and then, boom! – it backfires, leaving you with waves of thoughts of ‘what if’s’ and an aftermath of emotions to deal with. This […]
Does your relationship feel like it’s falling apart?
Does your relationship feel like it’s falling apart?
Are you constantly fighting and in the “here we go again” cycle….? Do you want to fix it? Everyone faces challenges in their life or relationship where they need a little help, I’m here to tell you that you do not have to face this time alone. You are probably moving through one of the […]