Our belief that we can control the direction of our life and that things can change for the better is one of the factors that help us to be more resilient.  Realistic optimism – held in check with a healthy sense of reality. When you hit rock bottom, maintaining positive emotions becomes crucial, yet so difficult.  We…

How quick are you to judge others?  More importantly, how ready are you to judge yourself?  Do you crave approval from your partner, children/parents etc.?  I was reading a book my mother received on her 80th birthday , “Kitchen Table Wisdom”, and the author, Rachel Naomi Remen talks about this positive form of judgement which is just as…

How much do you believe in yourself? What price tag do you put on your talents and capabilities? Part of self-awareness is acknowledging your strengths and weaknesses, but are you putting the emphasis on your strengths?  Concentrating your efforts on your positive attributes and building on existing competencies are helpful in building your confidence and achieving your goals.  A good…